Susquenita Elementary SchoolEDUCATING AND EMPOWERING TODAY’S LEARNER;

GRADUATING TOMORROW’S FUTURE.

Mr. Ken Ward, Interim Principal

Phone: 717.957.6000 Option 2

Email: [email protected]

Degrees and Certifications

Bachelor of Science, General Technology, Millersville University
Bachelor of Science, Technology Education, Millersville University
Master of Education, Educational Leadership, California University of Pennsylvania

PA Principal Certification (K-12)
PA Instructional Certificate (Technology Education)(Level 2)

Mrs. Rebecca Walseman, Assistant Principal

Phone: (717) 957-6000, option 1

Email: [email protected]

Mr. Ward has been a resident of the school district for nearly two decades. Living in the district, having children that attend Susquenita schools and having built relationships with families in the community has led Mr. Ward to want to pursue a career with the Susquenita School District. Mr. Ward is ecstatic to have the opportunity to serve the Susquenita community in this capacity.

Prior to transitioning to Susquenita Middle School, Mr. Ward served Central Dauphin Middle School and Central Dauphin East High School as a technology education teacher for a combined 12 years. Mr. Ward then earned his Master's in Educational Leadership from California University of Pennsylvania in 2016 and served as an Assistant Principal at Central Dauphin East High School for 5 years.

When time allows, Mr. Ward spends as much time as possible enjoying the outdoors with his family and friends. Mr. Ward can be found chasing musky on the river during the spring and summer and hunting deer and waterfowl in the fall and winter.

Mrs. Rebecca Walseman is the assistant principal at Susquenita Elementary. She has taught as a 4^th Grade ELA teacher in the district for two years prior to being named assistant principal in 2023. Mrs. Walseman has taught at the Mechanicsburg School District and Harrisburg School District previously, with a combined 10 years. Mrs. Walseman graduated from Wilson College with a B.A. in Elementary Education with honors. Mrs. Walseman is currently completing a Master 's in Literacy Education with a certificate of Literacy Leadership and Reading Specialist certification from Penn State University. She is a Fellow of the Capital Area Writing Project and the National Writing Project.

When time allows, Mrs. Walseman spends as much time as possible enjoying the outdoors with her family and traversing the country on her motorcycle. Mrs. Walseman is an avid camper, video game player, and fly fisherman.

Please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Walseman with any needs or questions you may have.