Mount Pleasant Area School District

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Hello!  My name is Colleen Minerd.  I am a graduate of California University of PA with a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education with a concentration in Biology.  I was a substitute teacher for the district from 1992 to 1999 (yes, that is a long time!).  I was hired full time in the fall of 1999.  This year marks my 20th year in education!!!! :)

I have taught Anatomy, Life Science, Academic Biology, General Biology, Technical Biology, and Botany.  I currently teach 7th grade Life Science, 9th grade Academic Biology/Lab and Anatomy. 
I am the Senior Class and Interact Club sponsor.  Please refer to the senior class page and/or the Interact Club page on my website for any important information regarding important information!
 
I  obtained my Master's Degree in Education with a concentration on administration in the fall of 2007.  I completed my principal internship at Southmoreland School District.
 
I am married to a Mount Pleasant graduate, Rich Shaffer ('87) who is a local business owner.  We reside in Acme, PA with our dog and cat.

Feel free to e-mail me with any questions or comments! cminerd@mpasd.net

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