WPSU Education Ambassador Program

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What is the WPSU Education Ambassador Program?

The WPSU Education Ambassador cohort is an exciting opportunity to join educators across the region through enriching professional development, peer-to-peer connection, and ongoing support from your local PBS and NPR public media station. Join WPSU’s Education Ambassador Program as a steward of quality media integration.

Our Ambassadors start off the year with a full-day in-person training at WPSU, deepening their understanding and integration of media literacy. WPSU continues to provide support throughout the year through virtual trainings and continual resource sharing and opportunities.

The Education Ambassadors are champions of WPSU as they lead engagement activities in their communities and schools.

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Welcome the 2024 – 2025 WPSU Education Ambassadors!

WPSU Education Ambassadors are educators throughout central and northern PA that are leaders in their community, facilitating rich learning experiences and fostering critical thinkers. Join us in celebrating our 2024 – 2025 cohort of WPSU Education Ambassadors!

  • Kendra Adkins
    Kendra Adkins
    Science Educator, Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania
  • Brittany Bizzak
    Brittany Bizzak
    Third Grade Teacher, Kane Area Elementary School
  • Jennifer Black
    Jennifer Black
    K-6 Teacher / Tutor
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    Becca Brown
    Children’s Services Program Specialist, Altoona Area Public Library
  • Jessica Carbaugh
    Jessica Carbaugh
    Fourth Grade Science Teacher, Clarion Area Elementary School
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    Andread Carle
    Elementary Curriculum Coordinator, State College Area School District

  • Lori DeLarme
    Pre-K Counts Teacher, Children’s Aid Society PreK Counts

  • Katie Dupree
    Fifth Grade Teacher, Kane Area Elementary School

  • Morgan Fogel
    Librarian, Central Mountain Middle School

  • Kate Hoffman
    English Teacher, Delta High School
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    JoEllen Hunt
    Business Teacher, West Branch Area School District

  • Val Jacobson
    Elementary Teacher, Redbank Valley Primary School

  • Ashley Kline
    Elementary Assistant Principal, South Saint Marys Street Elementary School

  • Rebecca Kohute
    School Library Media Specialist / ELA Teacher, Philipsburg Osceola Senior High School
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    Jodilyn Lindemuth
    Instructional Coach, St. Marys Area School District
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    Kyley Longo
    Teacher / Tech Coach / Media Advisor, Bellwood-Antis

  • Jessie Mann
    Library and Reading Teacher, Philipsburg-Osceola Middle School

  • Christina Markle
    Teacher, Philipsburg-Osceola Middle School

  • Terry Markle
    Interventionist / Department Leader, Woodward Elementary

  • Aspen Mock
    English Educator, Forest Hills Junior-Senior High School
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    Jessica Nickel
    Education Coordinator, Morrell Neighborhood School
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    Jennifer Scudder
    Instructional Technology Coach, State College Area School District

  • Jeanette Stackhouse
    PA 4-H Leadership & Civic Engagement Specialist, Penn State University (Pennsylvania 4-H Program)

  • Toni Wentzel
    Social Studies & English Language Arts Instructor, Forest Hills Junior-Senior High School

  • Tanya Winston
    Kindergarten Teacher, Kane Area Elementary School

  • Sue Yearick
    Center Director, Park Forest Preschool

  • Jeni Zerphy
    K-5 Gifted Support Teacher and Equity Advocate, Gray’s Woods Elementary; Corl Street Elementary

Thank you to our supporters of the 2024-25 WPSU Education Ambassador Cohort

  • Neal Hemmelstein
  • Lillie Langlois
  • Jennifer Carroll
  • James McCloskey
  • Elaine Higdon
  • Anonymous – Clarion, PA
  • Anonymous – Portland, PA

If you are interested in supporting our education initiatives, consider becoming a WPSU Champion of Education. Email education@wpsu.org to learn more.

Interested in becoming a WPSU Education Ambassador?

Sign up for our newsletter to be notified when application opens to participate in the 2025 – 2026 school year.

Whether you’re interested in deepening your knowledge of media literacy or looking to strengthen your role as a community connector for your school and the families you serve, the WPSU Education Ambassador program offers a variety of opportunities to support your needs.

By participating in the cohort you will…

LEARN best practices of media literacy and ways to integrate the concepts into your practice. You’ll also explore how to best utilize all the high-quality, accessible educational media from WPSU and PBS.

Walk away with a full collection of PBS branded INCENTIVES to share with fellow educators, students, and families.

Join a NETWORK of like-minded educators that are looking for opportunities to equip learners with the skills to engage meaningfully with media. Receive up to 9 hours of Act 48 credit through the initial in-person training and following virtual meet-ups.

Questions? Email WPSU Education at education@wpsu.org