Ferndale Area School District

A Message from
the Principal …

Jennifer Reiter, High School Principal

Education

Derry Area High School	1991
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Business, Computers, and Information Technology K-12	1995
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Master of Education	1999
St. Vincent College Elementary Education K-6	2002
California University of Pennsylvania Administrative Principal Certification K-12	2005
Indiana University of Pennsylvania Director of Vocational Education certification program (Business/Workforce Development)	Present

Employment

Cornell-Abraxas I Computer Science	1996-1997
Derry Area School District Business, Computers, and Information Technology teacher grades 9-12 and Elementary Education teacher grade 4	1997-2005
Ferndale Area School District Assistant High School Principal	2005-2009
Ferndale Area School District High School Principal	2009- Present

Philosophy of Leadership

The principal is the instructional leader of the building. Of all the models of supervision available, the differentiated model is the most effective. In this approach, the principal and teachers will work together to reach a common goal and view satisfaction as a desirable end toward which teachers will work. Also, sharing of the decision-making process between administrators and teachers is vital in order to increase school effectiveness.

Favorite Quote

“ROAR—Respect Others and Accept Responsibility for your actions”
~Unknown

Words to Live By

As you enter this school please choose to make today a great day. Your colleagues, students, parents, community members, and you will be thankful. Find ways to play. We can be serious about our work without being serious about ourselves. Stay focused in order to be present when your students and team members most need you. And should you feel your energy lapsing, try this surefire remedy: Find someone who needs a helping hand, a word of support, or a good ear-and make their day.