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, Wood Working

   Teacher: Mr. JP Mayes 

Wood Working and Project Lead The Way

   Teacher: Mr. Seth Decker

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. Seth Decker

I graduated from Millersville University with a degree in Technology and Engineering Education. Since then I have been teaching a wide variety of courses in the Technology Education field. I love watching the students design and create amazing things in our labs at BAHS. Our technology and resources continue to adapt and change and so do the projects leaving the lab! Outside of the classroom, I enjoy woodworking, hunting,  fly fishing,  and spending time with my wife and two children. 

Email: sdecker@basd.net

Degrees and Certifications:

B.S.Ed. in Technology & Engineering Education: Concentration in Engineering Design Education - Millersville University 

M.Ed. in Assessment, Curriculum And Teaching - STEM - Millersville University

PLTW - IED - Certified

Current Classes: 

Woodworking I

Woodworking II

Advanced Woodworking

PLTW - Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)

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 my years here, I have been involved in many exciting and successful changes and implementations in the Tech Ed 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 - Engineering curriculum.

A little about myself:

I am married with two children and live in Howard. I obtained my Bachelor's in Applied Engineering and Technology in 1999.   I also completed my Master's Degree in Workforce Education from Penn State University in 2006.  My favorite activities include fishing, 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 education. My classroom is filled with information and activities that are hands-on and make learning fun. Students are given opportunities to apply technology and problem-solving techniques as well as explore classes that can benefit them and build skills for a successful career.

Email: jmayes@basd.net

Current Classes

Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)

Foundations of Engineering

Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA)

Materials Engineering

Architecture

Digital Graphics and Photoshop

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 have also received a degree in Communications from LHU. I was hired to work at Bellefonte in the fall of 2011. I currently teach the Video Production courses. These courses include:  Introduction to Video Production, Intermediate Video Production, and Advanced Video Production. I also supervise the Raider Review, which is the school's morning announcement program.  

Software used includes:

Adobe After Effects CS6

Adobe Flash Professional CS6

Adobe Photoshop CS6

Adobe Premiere Pro CS6

Final Cut Pro X 

Email: ccipro2@basd.net

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. 

Email: mpoorman@basd.net

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.