Mrs. Thompson
EDUCATION:
HIGH SCHOOL:
Central High School, Class of 1992;
Penn State University, Bachelor of Science Degree Rehabilitation Services Education & Minor in Human Development & Family Studies, Class of 1996;
Penn State University, Masters of Education in Secondary School Counseling, Class of 1998;
Saint Francis University, Principal‘s Certification Program, Program Completed May 2003
WORK HISTORY:
Prior to becoming a school counselor, I worked as a counselor for Altoona Hospital as a Human Services Coordinator in several Blair County schools. I also worked for one year as a TSS (Therapeutic Support Staff) for The Skills Group.
Before coming to CHS, I worked as a school counselor/career counselor at the Bedford County Career & Technology Center for 3 years. I was hired by the Spring Cove School District in August of 2001. My dream has always been to return to CHS to work as a counselor in the school that I proudly graduated from and love so much. I very much enjoy being able to serve the students and parents of the Spring Cove School District!
FAMILY:
Husband, Jeff; Son, Tyler; pet, Tanner; Parents, Gerald Pastva and Becky Becker; Sister, Mattie and brother in law, Brice.
All about ME:
Favorite Foods
- PIZZA, filet mignon & pumpkin pie
Favorite Restaurant - The Outback Steakhouse
Favorite Sports
- basketball, football
(Go Steelers!)
Favorite Teams
- CHS Teams, Steelers, Pirates, and the Curve
Favorite Places to Shop
- B. Moss, Macys, Kohls
Pastime
s and Hobbies
- being with my family, walking, gardening,
reading, redecorating, and shopping (of course!)
Favorite TV: anything on HGTV or TLC, The Biggest Loser
Favorite Travel Destination (so far!)
- The Beach and Camping
Favorite Author:
Nickolas Sparks (I've read all his books!)
Words that Best Describe Me
- Compassionate, Kind, Determined, Optomistic, Respectful, Dedicated
Role Models: my gram, Teeny, and pap (the late Joe Thompson)
First Job: Working 3rd shift at the Blank Book Company (summer of '92)
Professional Areas of Interest
- Child & Adolescent Development; School Counseling; School Reform & Restructuring
Secret Ambition
- be a small business owner someday
