Susquehanna Township School District Open Records Officer 2579 Interstate Drive Harrisburg, PA 17110. As the newly hired Assistant Principal, it is my goal to both maintain and build upon the foundational leadership principles and collegiality of last year's administration. Thank you for taking the time to visit. Susquehanna Township High School has a new principal. She told investigators that she and Sharkey began the sexual relationship Feb. 1, that they had sex at least 10 times before the relationship ended in March, and that Sharkey knew she was 16 years old at the time, the complaint states. I believe it is my responsibility to be a resource to the school and the community of Susquehanna Township. Community partnerships are vital to our success. Harrisburg. Susquehanna Township High School assistant principal faces sex charges. sthsalumniassociation@gmail.com. "For many years Susquehanna Township has had the best and brightest students. I look forward to partnering and supporting you to provide our students with a rigorous, engaging, and a high quality educational experience, with an intentional focus on their social-emotional learning and growing as well. The focus of that inquiry, or that investigation, was basically whether or not students were spreading false rumors about Mr. Sharkey, not whether or not a child was potentially being victimized, said Marsico. M.S. Website www.hannasd.org. He said he may have "side hugged" her, but never had any inappropriate contact with her, according to the complaint. This posted has been updated from a previous version. The original tune which became the basis for our Alma Mater was called Dear Old Harrisburg and was inspired and written for the Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce Good Fellowship Cruise by Thomas E. Francis (music) and H.S. In June, district leaders sought advice from their legal counsel about what to do. The grand jury recommended school employees not do any internal investigation of their own until law enforcement officers complete their investigation. She said Sharkey would pick her up at her home at around 10 p.m. and take her to the hotel for sex, then drive her home as late as 3 a.m., the complaint states. This portrait will serve as our North Star for student achievement, best practices, and professional development. Sharkeys knowledge of his own wrongdoing is irrelevant to the Districts actual knowledge of the sexual harassment. By JEFFREY A. JOHNSON and JULIANNE MATTERA, PennLive.com. Director of Special Education and Student Services. High School involving a principal and a 16-year-old student were not lost on agrand jury investigation of a series of teacher-student sex cases at a high school in Allegheny County. This home is located at 3630 N Progress Ave in Harrisburg, PA and zip code 17110. The District launched an investigation, which included numerous interviews with M.S., Sharkey, and others; review of Sharkey's telephone records, and examinations of . In early August,the school board also approved a contract with Fred Cummins to be its acting principal in the high school and middle school buildings. We have a strong focus on developing and improving literacy and ensuring a fun, nurturing environment where every student functions under, There are no resources or collections to display, Sara Lindemuth / Anna Carter Primary School, Sara Lindemuth/Anna Carter Primary School. He and M.S., a 16-year-old female student, began a sexual relationship. I am thrilled for this opportunity to lead and most importantly, to serve the learners, staff, and community. and Sharkey had carried on a sexual relationship. We welcome, value, and celebrate the individuality and diversity of our students. We will be a leader in innovation and technology. 11. The echoes of hard lessons learned in the 2013 sex scandal at Susquehanna Twp. School District's investigation of "rumors" of sex between the then principal and a female student. The school district's solicitor is issuing a letter of termination for Sharkey and filing an educator misconduct form with the state Department of Education, according to the school district. I wholeheartedly believe that teamwork makes the dream work and that we must make great efforts to ensure that true and vibrant collaboration exists amongst our entire school staff, the students and their families, and the community. In the end, Sharkey was sentenced in 2015 to 6 to 18months inthe Dauphin County prison work release center, followed by 2 years of probation, on counts of sexual contact with a student, corruption of minors and unlawful contact with a minor. provided details about her relationship with Sharkey. In the last school year, however, parents and community members repeatedly voiced concerns regarding academics and discipline in the district. I look forward to being a member of the Susquehanna Township family. District Supervisory Principal, made an announcement . Feb. 18, 2015. Please do not hesitate to contact me via email kedmonds@hannasd.org. Miller said the approximately four-week search process included about 15 to 20 applicants. Proud of her students is the Susquehanna High. There are no resources or collections to display, Sara Lindemuth / Anna Carter Primary School, 15 (MORE) SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS TO PENNSYLVANIA STUDENTS, Pre-Health Program for Underrepresented Leaders in STEM Education, Any High School Student that resides in Pennsylvania, Click on scholarship name for fillable PDF application, This is not a scholarship. Susquehanna Township High School Alumni Association Our School. Criminal complaint against Shawn A. Sharkey. When we shall leave you for worlds of fame. Carrie Martin. investigation as being more about getting to the bottom of who started the "rumors" of the alleged sex between a staff member and a student, rather than pursing a proper probe of the actual allegations. Susquehanna-Twp-Schools-sex-scandal-probe-faulted-by-grand-jury.jpg. Miller said the district still is searching for a new middle school principal, and Cummins will serve on an interim basis with the district until both positions are filled. The grand jury also faults Susquehanna Twp. What a school song that tune of yours would make! Its yours. Tom said. The grand jury made some recommendations, including immediately reporting indications of abuse and conducting more thorough background checks of employees. Warm start to March before the next wintry mess on Friday! A criminal complaint filed by Susquehanna Township police charges 45-year-old Shawn A. Sharkey with felony counts of institutional sexual assault, corruption of minors, and unlawful contact with a minor. No one claimed to have any direct knowledge of abuse. School District begin on Page 12. Bell Schedules. In addition, the grand jury called on state lawmakers to further define the mandatory reporting law. I graduated from Susquehanna Township High School. Disclaimer: Justia Annotations is a forum for attorneys to summarize, comment on, and analyze case law published on our site. "It is our belief that this did not occur at school or on school property, nor during the school day," Susquehanna Township School District Superintendent Susan Kegerise said in a prepared statement. Still said a major reason for his interest in coming to Susquehanna had to do with the opportunity it provided "to work with a diverse population of high performing students.". and her parents met with the police; M.S. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Miller said the start date for Still and Martin would be "determined based upon when the sending district might release" them. I am honored that I was chosen to assist in leading such an amazing school community. During that nine-year span at the Harrisburg School District, I had the opportunity to teach kindergarteners, fourth-graders and sixth- graders. 1/2 Day Schedule B. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Let me provide a little bit more of my background. Features: 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. Above all, the Allegheny grand jury report says Susquehanna school officials erred in prematurely questioning the victim in the case, enabling the victim to then delete possible incriminating evidence from her cellphone before police were brought in months later and only after new information came to light. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). The grand jury report says in May Lorie DiClemente, the vice president of the teachers union, went to the district superintendent Dr. Susan Kegerise after overhearing students talking about a text and picture in relation to Sharkey. Kegerise told assistant superintendent Dr. Cathy Taschner, who headed up an investigation. The officers of the newly formed association were George Cain, President; Earl Henry, Vice-President; Sue Bitterman, Secretary; and Sara Beck, Treasurer. Police allege that Sharkey rented rooms at local motels for the purpose of having sexual contact with the female student. You can explore additional available newsletters here. I have been an elementary school educator for over 30 years, 32 years to be exact. I dont know if the song will hold in Harrisburg, but as an Alma MaterGee it could live on forever. Regular Schedule. Archer is now an assistant principal at Susquehanna Township. I look forward to building relationships in and outside the school with students and their families. Oft to our minds will come thoughts of thy dear name. My academic background includes Certification in Educational Leadership K-12, Master of Education, ESL Program Specialist, and Bachelors of Elementary Education, this makes me well equipped with the knowledge base and experiences to support you in various ways in your instructional endeavors. Sharkey had been at the school since Jan. 22 and previously worked for the Philadelphia School District as a dean of ninth grade students. These successful experiences have molded my belief that building relationships is the foundation to successful academic and social emotional growth of ALL Learners. P.O. Do not be surprised to catch me at any of the Susquehanna Township High School sporting events seeing that I am a huge fan of our scholar-athletes. As the principal of Sara Lindemuth/Anna Carter Primary School, I believe that it is my responsibility to model our districts mission, vision and core values. According to state test scores, 32% of students are at least proficient in math and 49% in reading. "On behalf of board members, educators, and students, we are sickened and saddened by this news, and are very concerned about those involved in this difficult situation," the statement added. Though school leaders made mistakes in their handling of rumors about an inappropriate relationship between a high school assistant principal and a teenage girl, a Dauphin County grand jury has concluded no laws were broken. New Hope Ministries steps up amid end of extra SNAP benefits, Explaining graupel: A more uncommon type of wintry precipitation. We are anxious for the spotlight to return to our districts academic, athletic and artistic achievements, Susan Kegerise, superintendent, said. A Carlisle teen will turn 17 in March inside a prison after bail was denied again during a preliminary hearing Wednesday morning in an attempt. The teen went on to delete evidence of the relationship from her phone, according to the grand jury. Association members in attendance were Mrs. Duey Briner, Grace Keiser, Mrs. Walter Wevodau, Sara Beck, Susan Stoner, Daisy Bickel, Marie Berhart, Irene Mark, Sue Bitterman, Mary VanDyke, George Gruber, Stephen Gruber, George Solada, Allen Solada, George Cain, Early Henry, Jeremiah Long, Earle Lingle, William Baker, John Shoop, Abram Fry, William Miller, Wesley Garland, Norman Snyder, and Professor F.O. Still said via email Tuesday that he was "excited about the opportunity" to work at the district. The Susquehanna Township High School Alumni Association was established in 1922 when a group of graduates met on November 17, 1922. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. and of this song.. Thank you to Ed Grubb, Class of 1957, for the amazing history lesson! (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). case, police alleged thatShawn Sharkey had sex with a then 16-year-old student shortly after he became assistant principal at Susquehanna Township High School in early 2013. This advice, in our opinion and in the grand jurys opinion, unnecessarily delayed discovery of Sharkeys criminal conduct and could have potentially endangered other students, said Marsico. The District has an opening for a Math Teacher. Main Menu. He lives in Hamburg, Pennsylvania with his wife Tara and their two cats Maggie and Molly. There are no resources or collections to display, Sara Lindemuth / Anna Carter Primary School. Keith Still, principal at William Penn Senior High School in York, was approved as Susquehanna Township High School's new principal by a school board vote of 8-0 Monday night, acting Superintendent Jeffrey A. Miller said. As she was getting ready to go back to class, he gave her a piece of paper with his personal cell phone number, according to court records. He also told police that he rented hotel rooms once a month on nights of school board meetings, rather than drive to his home in Philadelphia, the complaint states. Thereafter, I attended Millersville University where I earned a dual certification in Elementary/ Early Childhood Education. Actually, I am a product of the Susquehanna Township Middle School Therefore, I am strongly committed to continuing the legacy of getting a great education here while still having fun and laughter. #HANNASpotlight is a project designed to honor the exciting teaching & learning happening in the Susquehanna Township School District each month. A search of the student's cell phone records by police also indicated numerous calls to and from a phone number that belongs to Sharkey, police said. Your web browser does not support the