Local University of Scranton students begin student teaching assignments<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
These placements, which provide students with hands-on classroom experience under the guidance of supervising teachers, include assignments with 10 school districts.<\/p>\n
Nina Balchune, of Duryea, is serving as a student teacher at Pittston Area Intermediate Center. Balchune is majoring in early and primary teacher education.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Luzerne County students named Provost Scholars at IUP<\/p>\n
Area students have been recognized as Provost Scholars at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n
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\u2019s time of study at IUP.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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