HONESDALE, PA — On August 16, eight new teachers completed their Wayne Highlands School District orientation as they get ready for the new school year. 

Those teachers and their assignments are as follows: 

• Anna Avery—Art, Damascus School and Preston Area School; 
• Lauren Cawley—Math/Business plus Computer and Information Technology, Honesdale High School;
• Alec Dragos—Math, Damascus School; 
• Ryan Keen—Physical Education, Lakeside Elementary; and Driver’s Education, Honesdale High School; 
• Adam Kelly—Special Education Emotional Support, Sturbridge Primary Center; 
• Kade Kolheffer—Math, Preston Area School;
• Jason Reed—Special Education, Wayne Highlands Middle School; and
• Kylie Watson—Special Education Emotional Support, Lakeside Elementary.

Wayne Highlands Assistant Superintendent Timothy Morgan said that the new teacher orientation is a vital part of the teacher induction program. 

New teachers are paired with experienced mentor teachers who volunteer from their grade level or content area. The district provides professional support through mentoring for teachers in their first and second years. 

Morgan said that the main purpose of the orientation is to explain the educational philosophies, policies and methods the new teachers will need in providing an exemplary educational program. 

Also participating in the orientation were Gregory Frigoletto, superintendent; Elliot Zackoski, Wayne Highlands Education Association; Amanda Kerna, director of special education; Erika Cavanaugh, assistant director of special education; and Scott Miller, district technology supervisor.