Sixth Grade Homeroom Teacher/Math
Miss Erin Boley graduated from the University of Maine at Farmington in 2006, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education (K-8), with concentrations in math and science. Prior to coming to St. Anne, she was a nanny and also worked at a daycare in the Lancaster area. She is an active member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, reading, skiing, and snowboarding. She looks forward to making a positive impact on your son/daughter's future during this upcoming school year. Her true passion in life is for educating and helping others.
Mission Statement:
“As the sixth grade class, our mission is to be witnesses to Christ in every part of our daily lives. As Christ does for all human beings, we will spread love and kindness throughout our school and community (both near and far). We will also live faith-filled lives by living as Christ lived and teaching as Christ taught."
Seventh Grade Homeroom Teacher/Social Studies
Mr. Bill Traphagen is originally from Monmouth County, NJ. After high school, he attended Belmont Abbey College in North Carolina and graduated in 2004 with a BA in Elementary Education and Therapeutic Recreation. He is currently working on a Masters Degree in Education in Teacher Leadership. He and his wife live in Mountville along with their daughter, Rachel, and golden retriever, Poz. They are members of St. Phillips the Apostle Church. Mr. Traphagen’s hobbies include woodworking, hiking, and biking.
Mission Statement:
“Our classroom will be a learning community which enables students to gain a fuller understanding of our Catholic faith and helps them develop a sense of community through curiosity and wonder. This will take place in a supportive, challenging, respectful and safe environment."
Eighth Grade Homeroom Teacher/Language Arts
Mrs. Karen Henry was born and raised in York, PA. She attended Catholic elementary and high schools. She is a graduate of York College of PA with a BS in Elementary Education. She currently teaches Integrated Language Arts in the Junior High. Previously, Mrs. Henry taught Pre K and First Grade at a Catholic School in Dallastown, PA. She and her husband, Pat, have three children, two of which currently attend Saint Anne School and one who has since graduated from SAS. Mrs. Henry has been teaching at St. Anne's since 2005.
Mission Statement:
“I believe that a Catholic Education is important in developing a responsible, moral and respectful adult. As a Catholic Educator and witness to Christ, I try to recognize all of God’s gifts in every student. Each of my students has unique abilities, talents, learning styles and personality. As parents and teachers we must all work together to nurture each of our children with Jesus as our role model.”
Eighth Grade Homeroom Teacher/Science
Mrs. Jan Molchany was born and raised in Johnstown, PA. She graduated from Indiana University of PA, where she also received her Master’s Degree. She is also certified as a Reading Specialist and middle school Science and Math teacher. She has been teaching at St. Anne School since 1988—when she moved to Lancaster County. She, her husband and three children live in Ephrata. Mrs. Molchany has taught many different grades in her career. Currently, she is enjoying her role as the Junior High Science teacher.
Mission Statement:
“Our mission in eighth grade is to recognize and use our God-given talents well, to develop a good value system to help us to make good moral decisions, and to learn and apply the teachings of the Catholic faith so that we are positive role models for others."
Pre-Algebra/Algebra Teacher
Mrs. Kathy Martin graduated in 1989 from Villanova University with a BS in Mathematics. She was a member of Pi Mu Epsilon, the honors math fraternity. She did her student teaching at Manheim Township Middle School in the spring of 1991 and received her Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education in Math from Millersville University in 1991. She has taken several graduate level courses through Millersville University (MU), IUP, and Alvernia College. She and her husband, Bob, live in Lititz. All seven of her children attended St. Anne School. She had the unique experience of being able to teach her three youngest children in 7th and 8th grade, and contribute to their mathematical education. This will be her 20th year teaching at St. Anne’s.
Mission Statement:
“To strive for academic excellence each day using our God-given talents, and to give no less than our very best effort in all that we do, for the greater glory of God."
