Technology Education

Where Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math come together to create EXCELLENCE!" "No matter what you may like or care about, you WILL need STEM!"

 

   Rob Goehrke

Programs Offered:  

Agriculture Education

   Teacher: Mrs. Myken Poorman 

Engineering, Drafting, Photography, Project Lead The Way

   Teacher: Mr. JP Mayes 

Wood Working and Project Lead The Way

   Teacher: Mr. Vaughn Donmoyer 

Video Production 

    Teacher: Mrs. Carla Cipro

*For additional information on specific courses offered, see individual teacher pages.  

Wood Working and Project Lead the Way

Mr. Vaughn W. Donmoyer

Hi - I am excited to be teaching at Bellefonte Area School District.  I completed my high school degree at Tri - Valley School District in 1996.  I attended Millersville University and earned a Bachelor of Science in Technology Education, in 2000.  From 2001 to 2013 I taught at Bald Eagle Area School District.  There I taught an aray of courses from Careers in Technology, Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, Digital Electronics, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Civil Engineering and Architecture, and Engineering Design and Development.  Now teaching at Bellefonte Area High School I am teaching Woodworking I, Woodworking II, and Advanced Woodworking in the woodworking sequence.  The pre-engineering sequence, throught Project Lead The Way, I offer Principles of Engineering, Computer Science and Software Engineering, and Engineering Design and Development.  I enjoy spending time with my wife and two boys when I am not coaching football.  Phone: 814-355-4814 ex.8561

Email: Email Mr. Vaughn W. Donmoyer

Degrees and Certifications:

B. S. in Technology Education
Project Lead the Way Certified in:
Introduction to Engineering Design
Principles of Engineering
Digital Electronics
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Engineering Design and Development

Current Classes: 

Woodworking I

Woodworking II

Advanced Woodworking

PLTW - Principles of Engineering (POE)

PLTW - Computer Science Principles (CSP)

PLTW - Engineering Design and Development (EDD)

Engineering, Drafting, and Project Lead the Way

Mr. Jonathan P. Mayes

I have been a technology teacher in the Bellefonte Area School district since the 1999 and 2000 school year.  During this time period, I have been involved in many exciting and successful changes and implementations at the High School Technology Program.  Some of these changes involve using up-to-date technology as well as computer stations, Autodesk and Photoshop software, and the investment of Project Lead the Way curriculum.

A little about myself.

I am married with two children and live over in Howard, PA.  I obtained my Bachelors in Applied Engineering and Technology in 1999.   I also completed my masters degree in Workforce Education from Penn State University in 2006.  My favorite activities include fishing and hunting, and spending time with my family.

Technology Education and STEM Education

There are exciting things going on in the world around us and many of these are areas that relate directly to Technology and Stem based educations.  My classrooms are filled with information and activies that are hands-on and make learning fun in the classrooms.  Students are given opportunities to apply technology and problem solving techniques in the classroom. As well as explore classes that can benefit them and help to steer students in a positive direction for a successful career.

Current Classes

PLTW - Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)

PLTW - Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA)

Architectural Drawing

Technical Drawing 1

Photography

Video Production

Video Production

Mrs. Carla Cipro

I graduated from Lock Haven University with a degree in Secondary Education with a concentration in English.  I later received my degree in Communications from LHU as well.  I was hired to work at Bellefonte in the fall of 2011. I currently teach Video Production and Digital Graphics with Photoshop courses at BAHS.  These courses include:  Introduction to Video Production, Intermediate Video Production, Advanced Video Production, and Digital Graphics and Photoshop.  I also supervise the Raider Review, which is the school's morning announcement program.  

Courses that incoming freshmen have the opportunity to take are:  Introduction to Video Production and Digital Graphics and Photoshop.

Software that we use include:

Adobe After Effects CS6

Adobe Flash Professional CS6

Adobe Photoshop CS6

Adobe Premiere Pro CS6

Final Cut Pro X 

 To learn more about my classes or if you have any questions, please email me.

Agricultural Sciences

Mrs. Myken Poorman

STEM in ACTION! Agriculture Education brings relevance to real world issues related to agriculture and the environment. Students come out of the classes with the knowledge and skills they need to reach their own goals and to change the world!  

As our population grows, so does the need for better quality food and sustainable resources. But, how do you do that on less fertile land? Take a class and find out how agriculture relates to your life and why sustainable agriculture should be important to you!   

Each class is designed to meet the needs and interests of the students as well as to prepare them to become responsible citizens in their communities.  The courses integrate core standards from Science, English, and Math and students gain hands-on experience with real-world application.   

The Agriculture Program increases awareness of the need for agricultural literacy.  It is Mrs. Poorman's goal to give students many diverse experiences and to show them opportunities in the agricultural industry that they didn't know existed. 

*Depending on the courses taken, college credit can be earned. If you are interested in this option, you must speak with Mrs. Poorman. 

Phone: 814-355-4833 ext. 8174

Email: Email Mrs. Myken Poorman

Degrees and Certifications:

B.S. Agricultural Sciences - PSU
Minor in Environmental Soil Science

M.Ed. Agricultural and Extension Education - PSU
*Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

You also have the opportunity to be part of the National FFA Organization!

FFA is committed to the individual student, providing a path to achievement in premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Today, the organization is expanding the nation's view of "traditional" agriculture and finding new ways to infuse agriculture into the classroom.

FFA is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

To accomplish its mission, FFA: 

  • Develops competent and assertive agricultural leadership.

  • Increases awareness of the global and technological importance of agriculture and its contribution to our well-being.

  • Strengthens the confidence of agriculture students in themselves and their work.

  • Promotes the intelligent choice and establishment of an agricultural career.

  • Encourages achievement in supervised agricultural experience programs.

  • Encourages wise management of economic, environmental and human resources of the community.

  • Develops interpersonal skills in teamwork, communications, human relations and social interaction.

  • Builds character and promotes citizenship, volunteerism and patriotism.

  • Promotes cooperation and cooperative attitudes among all people.

  • Promotes healthy lifestyles.

  • Encourages excellence in scholarship.

Bellefonte FFA
Bellefonte FFA - Google Site

Courses Offered: 

Pre-Veterinary Science

Plant Science and Biotechnology

Agriculture

Agricultural Sustainability

Ag Mechanics

Landscape and Horticulture

Science and Literature

SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience) - Independent Study - *Program Approval students only

The BAHS Agriculture Program is founded on holistic student development and total student success.  This involves developing studies in areas of personal growth, premier leadership and career success.  The agriculture courses can be taken in a certain sequence and it is highly beneficial to students to plan to be program completers with four years of agriculture courses of their choice, or which best suit their future goals.  Contact the Agricultural Sciences teacher for more information at mpoorman@basd.net.