Meet The Principals

Mark Hamilton

 

Mr. Mark Hamilton, Principal

Phone: 717.957.6000 option 1

Email: [email protected]

Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts & Sciences, PSU
Elementary Teaching Certification, Wilson College
Masters of Science in Educational Leadership, Wilkes University
Principal Certification, Wilkes University

Mrs. Rebecca Walseman

Mrs. Rebecca Walseman, Assistant Principal

Phone: (717) 957-6000, option 1

Email: [email protected]

Mr. Hamilton loves being part of the Blackhawk community.  After graduating from Penn State University, Mr. Hamilton received his Elementary Teaching Certification from Wilson College.  He started his career in the Camp Hill School District where he first taught 4th grade for four years, and then moved to the high school where he taught social studies and coached football and basketball.  Mr. Hamilton then moved to the Cumberland Valley School District where he taught at Green Ridge Elementary School for 5 years.  While there, Mr. Hamilton obtained his Masters in Ed. Leadership and Principal Certification from Wilkes University.  

Mr. Hamilton started his administrative career as an Assistant Principal at Paxtonia Elementary School in 2019.  After three years, Mr. Hamilton became the Principal at Lenkerville Elementary School in the Millersburg Area School District.  In 2023, Mr. Hamilton joined the Blackhawk family by becoming the principal of Susquenita Elementary School.

Mr. Hamilton lives in Camp Hill with his wife, Brandy, two daughters, Grace and Carly, and their two dogs Lucy and Lyla.  In his free time, Mr. Hamilton loves to golf, spend time with family and friends, and cheer on Philadelphia sports teams and Penn State Football.

 

Mrs. Rebecca Walseman is the assistant principal at Susquenita Elementary. She has taught as a 4th Grade ELA teacher in the district for two years prior to being named assistant principal in 2023. Mrs. Walseman has taught at the Mechanicsburg School District and Harrisburg School District previously, with a combined 10 years. Mrs. Walseman graduated from Wilson College with a B.A. in Elementary Education with honors. Mrs. Walseman is currently completing a Master 's in Literacy Education with a certificate of Literacy Leadership and Reading Specialist certification from Penn State University. She is a Fellow of the Capital Area Writing Project and the National Writing Project.

When time allows, Mrs. Walseman spends as much time as possible enjoying the outdoors with her family and traversing the country on her motorcycle. Mrs. Walseman is an avid camper, video game player, and fly fisherman.

Please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Walseman with any needs or questions you may have.