Maria Terneus-Hayes Brings a Global Perspective to the Classroom

For Maria Terneus-Hayes, education was always an important part of her upbringing and life. Since as far back as she can remember, she has always wanted to be a teacher. “I was inspired by my third-grade teacher in Ecuador and by my English literature teacher in high school,” she says. “They were my role models.”

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Mark Johnson ’96 Brings Talents to the Local Food Scene

Mark Johnson’s experience at State High was filled with a broad range of interests and learning alongside many childhood friends. From baseball to bass guitar, skateboarding to backpacking, and a senior year spent on the State High Enviro-thon Team, Johnson’s wide array of extracurriculars transferred nicely into his later college and career choices. Through all of it, he says he learned the importance of good communication and problem-solving skills, which would help him out later in life.

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Three Siblings Find Success in Song and Music at SCASD

The State College Area School District is committed to providing a top-tier learning environment that allows students to grow and realize their true potential. For Richard and Martha (Marti) Supina, this district was a catalyst for their children’s success in the performing arts.

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