Penn Manor School District
Elizabeth Raff is an experienced educator currently serving as a K-12 Learning Facilitator and Sixth Grade Teacher at Penn Manor School District since August 2014. Previously, Elizabeth taught Fourth Grade at Alliance for Progress Charter School from August 2012 to August 2014. Elizabeth's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Messiah University, a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and a Principal Certification, both from Penn State University. Elizabeth is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education (EdD) at Penn State University, expected to be completed in May 2026.
Penn Manor School District
With a student population of approximately 5320, Penn Manor School District is recognized as one of the largest school districts in Lancaster County. The district spans over 100 rural square miles to the east of the Susquehanna River. Penn Manor School District encompasses five political entities: Millersville Borough, and Conestoga, Martic, Manor, and Pequea Townships with a community population of approximately 32,000. Penn Manor School District occupies seven elementary buildings, two middle schools, and one high school. Nestled in Millersville Borough, Penn Manor High School is located beside the campus of Millersville University. The corporate headquarters of both Armstrong World Industries and Turkey Hill Dairy are located within Penn Manor School District’s boundaries. Penn Manor School District is a three-layer district with instruction organized into an elementary division, middle level division, and high school division. Curricular design has been aligned with a K-3, 4-6, 7-8, and 9-12 configurations. All seven elementary schools house Grades K-6. The two middle schools serve Grades 7 and 8 and utilize a team approach designed around a team of core teachers for math, English, reading, social studies, and science. The high school initiated a program of intensive or “block” scheduling in the 1995-1996 school year and serves students in Grades 9-12.