East Allegheny School District

National Board Certification (NBC) is a voluntary, advanced teaching credential that goes beyond state licensure. NBC has national standards for what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do. The National Board certifies teachers who successfully complete its rigorous certification process.

Kathy Chenot achieved National Board Certification in 2011 in English Language Arts. She has been a teacher at East Allegheny for the past 20 years. She is currently the school newspaper sponsor and the National Honor Society co-sponsor. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in English from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education from Duquesne University. 

Marcie Sippey achieved National Board Certification in 2009 in Mathematics Adolescents and Young Adults. She has been a teacher at East Allegheny since 1995. She coached girls’ basketball for over ten years and organizes the Academic Breakfast every year. She earned a Bachelor’s in Math Education from Slippery Rock in 1994. She earned her Master’s Degree in Education from Duquesne University in 1999. 

Lori Tresnan achieved National Board Certification in 2009 in Biology Adolescents and Young Adults. She has been a teacher at East Allegheny since 2001. She coached girls’ track for four years and was the seventh, eighth, and ninth grade class sponsor.   She earned a Bachelor’s in Biology from Duquesne University in 1998. She earned another Bachelor's degree in Biology and a Master’s Degree in Science Education from Clarion University in 2001. 

Kelly Woleslagle achieved National Board Certification in 2008 in the area of Exceptional Needs. She has been a teacher at East Allegheny since 2002. She was the yearbook advisor for six years and is currently the committee coordinator for Logan's anti-bullying program.   She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary/Special Education from Slippery Rock University in 2001. She earned a Master's degree in Instructional Technology from Duquesne University in 2006.