Mount Union Area School District
The Mount Union Area School District is a public school district based in Mount Union, Pennsylvania. The district encompasses approximately 151 square miles. According to 2000 federal census data, it serves a resident population of 9,678. The school district includes all of Mount Union borough, Mapleton borough, Shirley Township and Union Township in Huntingdon County. The school district also includes Kistler borough, Newton Hamilton borough, and Wayne Township, all located in Mifflin County.
We strive to be committed to the students we are privileged to serve, in our alumni association, our dedicated, talented faculty and staff. We also take pride in having the most active and helpful group of partners, visionary parents, well-wishers, alumni and friends.
Dr. Amy Smith
SuperintendentMission Statement
The Mount Union Area School District prepares all children for success and productivity in a global society by encouraging the fulfillment of individual hopes and dreams. Our mantra has become during the 2010-2011 school year, “Proactive for Students!”
Our Core Values
Trust: Relying on the integrity, ability and character of those around us and of our organization as a whole.
Respect: Honoring ourselves and those around us, daily.
Compassion: Recognition of the plight of others, coupled with an intense desire to help them overcome it.
Ownership: Having a stake or sense of self in the creation of and operation of our systems and the fulfillment of our individual destiny.
Accountability: (added 2010) responsible to someone or for some action; liable; answerable
“There is a shift in students’ lives from media consumers to media creators: Over half of all teenagers are not just media consumers, but are also media creators.” Lenhardt & Madden William Whewell
Our Philosophy
We, at Mount Union, follow a child-centered educational approach. We make sure that it is based on scientific observations from birth to adulthood. We believe that a child is naturally curious and is capable of initiating learning in a supportive and thoughtfully prepared environment.
Board of Directors
Duane Gearhart
Presidentdgearhart@muasd.org
Region 1 — Wayne Township, Newton Hamilton and Kistler Borough – Mifflin County
Mapleton Depot Borough – Huntingdon County
Term – 2025
Service – 13 years
Previously served as Vice-President of the Board — 1 year
District Representative – Previously served on the TIU #11 Board
Alternate for Huntingdon County Career & Technology Board 2023
Kristy Myers
Vice-Presidentkmyers@muasd.org
Region 3 – Union Township Shirley Township and Shirleysburg Borough
Appointment January 2022 through November 2023 election.
Term — 2-year unexpired to 2023
Service — 1 years
Position will be a 4-Year Term in the November 2023 election.
Lee Forgy
Memberlforgy@muasd.org
Region 1 — Wayne Township, Newton Hamilton and Kistler Borough – Mifflin County
Mapleton Depot Borough – Huntingdon County
Term – 2023 — two-year term
Service — 1 year, 6 months
Previous appointment May 2021 to November 2021.
District Representative — Huntingdon County Career & Technology Center Board
Position will be a 4-year term in the November 2023 election.
Brian Kritzer
Memberbkritzer@muasd.org
Region – Union Township, Shirley Township and Shirleysburg Borough
Term – Appointment till November 2023
Service – 2-Year Unexpired Term In November 2023 Election
John Martinez
Memberjmartinez@muasd.org
Region 2 – Mount Union Borough
Term – 2025
Service 1 year, 1 month (includes previous appointment)
Previous Appointment – October 2021 to December 2021
Linda McClure
Memberlmcclure@muasd.org
Region 3 – Union Township, Shirley Township and Shirleysburg Borough
Term – 2025
Service – 19 years, 9 months
(Includes one appointment)
District Representative – Tuscarora Intermediate Unit #11
Dolly Ranck
Memberdranck@muasd.org
Region 1 – Wayne Township, Newton Hamilton and Kistler Borough – Mifflin County
Mapleton Depot Borough – Huntingdon County
Term – 2023
Service – 19 years, 9 months
(Includes one appointment)
Previously served as Vice-President of the Board – 4 years
Previously served as President of the Board – 8 years
Previously served as District’s Representative:
Huntingdon County Career & Technology Center and as PSBA Liaison Chairperson
Toni Welsh
Membertwelsh@muasd.org
Region 2 — Mount Union Borough
Appointment January 2022 through November 2023 election.
Term — 2-year unexpired to 2023
Service — 1 year, 4 months includes previous appointment
Position will be a 4-Year Term in the November 2023 election.