Meet the SHARP Team
Meet the Team
Mark Ahner '12

Major: Occupational Safety/Environmental Health
Class Year: 2012
Hometown: Lehighton, PA
Advice: You’re only a loser when you quit trying.
Carisa Alza '12

Major: Environmental Biology
Class Year: 2012
Hometown: Effort, PA
Advice: Be who you want to be and do what you need to do.
Aaron Bashline

Major: Social Studies Education
Class Year: 2012
Hometown: Harleysville, PA
Advice: Give it your all and do your best.
Rachel Bontempo

Major: English Education
Class Year: 2013
Hometown: Norristown, PA
Advice: Work on your time management skills, because there are lots of fun events to attend and friends to make.
Sara Bowman

Major: Art Education
Class Year: 2011
Hometown: Harleysville, PA
Advice: Be yourself, get involved, and stay positive.
Selda Cavus

Major: Elementary Education
Class Year: 2012
Hometown: Lehighton, PA
Advice: Create the future you want…starting now.
Aida Colon

Major: Sociology
Class Year: 2013
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Advice: Millersville is the perfect place to open up and be yourself. You will meet new people and have a great time. Getting involved on campus is what will allow you to grow in college.
Emily Diaz-Melendez

Major: Math
Class Year: 2013
Hometown: Reading, PA
Advice: Do not be afraid to ask for help.
Becca Douglass

Major: Social Studies Education
Class Year: 2012
Hometown: Feasterville, PA
Advice: Get involved! It’s the best way to meet new people and feel connected to campus.
Bianca Gatto

Major: Early Childhood/ Special Education
Class Year: 2013
Hometown: Levittown, PA
Advice: Get involved! It’s a great way to meet new people.
Jessenia Garcia

Major: Business Administration
Class Year: 2013
Hometown: Reading, PA
Advice: College is the place to give it your all!
Chris Gursky
Major: Technology Education
Class Year: 2012
Hometown: Honey Brook, PA
Advice: Don’t be afraid to jump on the Maraudership!
Megan Hartnett

Major: Business Administration/Marketing
Class Year: 2011
Hometown: Boyertown, PA
Advice: Keep a positive attitude and an open mind and you will have a fantastic time in college.
Lizz Herzog

Major: Math Education
Class Year: 2011
Hometown: Middletown, NJ
Advice: Get involved with activities on campus; it’s a great way to meet new people.
Kelsey Houdeshel

Major: Social Work
Class Year: 2012
Hometown: Dowingtown, PA
Advice: Leave time for yourself and to make friends. College isn’t always about the lessons you learn in class.
Katlin Kelly

Major: Middle Level Science Education
Class Year: 2013
Hometown: Minersville, PA
Advice: Keep and open mind, and don’t be afraid to ask questions.
Alyssa Koch

Major: Elementary/ Special Education
Class Year: 2012
Hometown: Lebanon, PA
Advice: Where ever you go, go with all your heart.
Brian Lada
Major: Meteorology
Class Year: 2012
Hometown: Mountain Top, PA
Advice: Always keep your doors open. It can lead to great opportunities.
Alyssa Leister

Major: English
Class Year: 2010
Hometown: Sellersville, PA
Advice: Get involved, learn information about your advisor, do stuff at MU and be proud to be a Marauder!
Marisa Leo

Major: Early Childhood/Special Education
Class Year: 2013
Hometown: Aldan, PA
Advice: Get involved. We have a great community and campus.
Christina Olindo

Major: Elementary Education
Class Year: 2012
Hometown: Sellersville, PA
Advice: College life is an amazing experience! Pick a major and college that you are passionate and excited about.
Vivak Patel

Major: Meteorology
Class Year: 2012
Hometown: Fairless Hills, PA
Advice: Take risks, learn from your mistakes, you never know where life is going to take you so never give up.
Dani Roberts

Major: Elementary/ Special Education
Class Year: 2012
Hometown: York, PA
Advice: You succeed one step at a time…start walking.
Jacinta Sanchez

Major: Music Education
Class Year: 2013
Hometown: Lancaster, PA
Advice: Time management is the key to success in college.
Brooke Schreiter

Major: Elementary Education/Special Education
Class Year: 2012
Hometown: Montoursville, PA
Advice: Get plugged in. Don’t be afraid to be yourself.
Seth Sponhouse

Major: Middle Level Education
Class Year: 2013
Hometown: Williamsport, PA
Advice: Get involved!
Amanda VanDixon

Major: Psychology
Class Year: 2012
Hometown: Shippensburg, PA
Advice: Be open to new experiences and always try your best academically!
Samantha Wendling

Major: Psychology
Class Year: 2012
Hometown: Allentown, PA
Advice: Find your passion and stick to it!
Elliot White

Major: English
Class Year: 2012
Hometown: Pine Grove, PA
Advice: Push yourself beyond your comfort zone!
