Local University of Scranton students begin student teaching assignments
Two local residents are among the 25 University of Scranton students serving as student teachers during the fall 2026 semester in school districts throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania.
These placements, which provide students with hands-on classroom experience under the guidance of supervising teachers, include assignments with 10 school districts.
Nina Balchune, of Duryea, is serving as a student teacher at Pittston Area Intermediate Center. Balchune is majoring in early and primary teacher education.
Catherine G. Ziegler, of Mountain Top, is serving as a student teacher at Fairview Elementary School. Ziegler is majoring in early and primary teacher education.
Luzerne County students named Provost Scholars at IUP
Area students have been recognized as Provost Scholars at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Provost Scholar status is achieved when students complete a minimum of 45 semester hours at IUP and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Provost Scholar recognition is given only once during a student’s time of study at IUP.
Local students recognized are: Alex Frusciante, of Swoyersville, an art studio major; Sophia Gordon, of Shavertown, a speech and language pathology major; Mallory Myers, of Mountain Top, a natural science major; and Mason Zavistoski, of Mountain Top, a history major.