Elementary Technology Coach Named In Pennsbury

FALLSINGTON, PA — Pennsbury schools will have a new coach dedicated to implementing technology and enhancing education for elementary school students.

The district's board of directors on Thursday appointed current fifth-grade teacher Sandy Kandravi to be a district's elementary educational coach. She'll begin work in the position on Jan. 29 and serve through June 16.

She'll be joining teachers Jeanmarie McGinley (elementary) and Megan Swope (secondary) who were previously appointed to serve as administrative interns in the information technology department.

"When possible, we try to support the growth of our educators who desire leadership opportunities," said Superintendent William Gretzula.

Kandravi will be taking the place of Amanda D’Amico in the information technology department through the second semester of the current school year. D’Amico was approved recently by the school board to serve as acting assistant principal at Pennsbury High School West during that time frame.

Kandravi has served as a learning support teacher in Pennsbury’s Manor and Penn Valley elementary schools at varying grade levels since 2004. She is currently teaching fifth grade at Penn Valley.

She holds a master’s degree in education from Holy Family University and a bachelor's degree in elementary education with a minor in special education from Temple University. She is also continuing her post-graduate education by taking courses through Fresno Pacific University that focus on classroom management and educational technology.