The Kiwanis Club of Hanover recently welcomed new teachers and school professionals with a dinner and meeting. This event was held Thursday, November 21st at The Markets at Hanover Ballroom.

Each new teacher was welcomed with a dinner, a gift, and an opportunity to share his or her background. The Hanover Public School District would like to thank Kiwanis President Brandon Wingert, and Community Services Director, Dave Zinn, and the club’s members for the generous event. The following new teachers were in attendance:

Micah Perone High School Mathematics:

I grew up in York, PA, and graduated from Central York High School in 2020. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education Mathematics from York College of Pennsylvania in May of 2024. Currently, I am a High School Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 teacher at Hanover Senior High School. This is my very first teaching job.

Megan Williamson Middle School ELA:

Hello, I am from Hummelstown PA and went to Shippensburg University for English with a Secondary Certification in Education. I graduated in May of 2024 from Shippensburg. This is my first year teaching and I did not know I could enjoy something so much. Hanover has been wonderful and I am just continuously looking forward to what comes next on this exciting journey.

Drake Myers Middle School STEAM

I am from York, PA, and am a 2018 graduate of Northeastern High School. I went to Shippensburg University from 2018-2022 and studied Geography with a concentration in Geographic Information Systems. In the fall of 2022, I started my second undergraduate degree in Social Studies Secondary Education. I started this school year as the 8th grade social studies teacher, but recently transitioned into the 8th grade STEAM position. This is my first teaching position. I have had a great time so far joining the community here in Hanover!

Jayce Carr Washington Elementary: Kindergarten:

Hello! I am from Littlestown, PA. I graduated from Littlestown Senior High School in 2019. I am a Wilson College graduate. I received my bachelor’s degree in December of 2023 and have my certification in Elementary Education. This is my first teaching position in public education. Hanover has been nothing shy of amazing and I am very proud to be a Nighthawk.