This year marks an exciting chapter for both PTHS and Mrs. Ashli Detweiler, the newly appointed assistant principal. Detwiler brings a variety of experiences and comprehensive educational background to the high school.
During her college years, Mrs Detweiler has completed an impressive three degrees. She attended West Virginia University for one year, first focused on pre-law, and then transferred to California University ( now Penn West) to accomplish her degree in Elementary Education. Additionally, Mrs Detweiler also completed her masters in STEM there. While obtaining her principal’s degree at Point Park University, her professor was a familiar face that students would recognize. This is where she met PTMS principal, Mr Adam Sikorski, who introduced her to our school.
Prior to PTHS, Mrs. Detweiler started her professional career at Duquesne City School District. Here, she taught a variety of grade levels. Because of Mrs. Detweiler’s background in teaching, she understands how students operate and wants to help each one of them to reach their full potential.
“My values are schools building relationships, schools building the hub of communities,” said Detwiler. Just a few minutes away, she resides in Upper Saint Clair with her husband and two daughters; her work and personal life are much closer than before.
“All of my worlds are coexisting together. [Working at] Peters fills that little hole I was needing without even realizing I was needing it.,” she said when mentioning she is noticing students outside of school more frequently.
Detwiler believes how a student and a teacher interact are crucial in a students’ development. Without teachers and students being compatible, they will not fully comprehend what they are learning.
“My goals are to make school as beneficial and comfortable as possible. It is important for me to personally get involved with the students as well,” she said.
Detweiler wants to get to know each student’s name to show her effort in wanting to create the environment she believes is best for both students and staff. In her short amount of time she has been here, she described the school as a “special place” and that she is so grateful for the people around her who have been “so professional and helpful and kind.”
Mrs. Detwiler is also open to receiving any input on how she can make our school a better place.
““I hope my experience here makes a difference” she said.
