Principal's Page
Principal Dr. Timothy Bianchi
Hello East Pennsboro Area High School Community,
I am honored to be the next Principal of East Pennsboro Area High School. Already I feel the tremendous pride and expectations the community has in its schools. In the coming months and years, I look forward to becoming a Panther and embracing the traditions and values of the East Pennsboro Area School District and greater community. Please see the link and narrative below for a brief personal introduction. I look forward to meeting you soon.
Sincerely,
Dr. Timothy (Tim) Bianchi
Video Message from Dr. Bianchi
Background
My family and I are excited to begin this leg of our journey together. All great endeavors are accomplished with family and friends, and I am proud to introduce my family to the East Pennsboro community. My wife Kari and I have two awesome children, Ezzie (8; 3rd Grade) and Lucy (6; 1st Grade). Kari spent nearly 20 years as a Health & Physical Education teacher at Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School, where she is an alumnus. A year ago, she changed career paths to become the fourth generation to run her family’s business. Kari and I met at Mechanicsburg. I taught social studies and was an assistant principal there for 15 years. Ezzie and Lucy enjoy school and are involved in a number of activities. We spend a lot of time together as a family at their sporting events. Baseball is our favorite sport, and we root hard for the Phillies!
I was born in Scranton, PA, and was raised in Lancaster County, attending Lampeter-Strasburg School District and Millersville University. Both of my parents along with numerous other extended family members were teachers. My father was a school administrator and still serves in the administration at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. Involvement in team sports has shaped my values to a great degree. One of my proudest series of memories involved watching my younger brother, Jeff, play major league baseball for the Milwaukee Brewers. My younger sister, Sarah, serves as a nurse in a retirement community. Our family has dedicated much in the line of service to others, and I hope to extend the same at East Pennsboro. In May of 2023, I earned my doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from Shippensburg & Millersville Universities. I aim to combine this academic experience with eight years as an assistant principal at Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School to help lead East Pennsboro to future success.
As I immerse myself in what it means to be an East Pennsboro Panther, learning of the proud history and tradition of the greater school community, I also hope to impart several of my core values to maintain and strengthen an already thriving school. I hope that through example, I will help lead a high-energy, positive, welcoming school environment that helps prepare students for the next phases of their lives. I believe in our next generation of students and future leaders. They have talents and abilities that I envy, and I hope to create a nurturing environment where all students can achieve their definition of success.
Have a restful end of the summer,
Tim Bianchi
Assistant Principal Dan Peck
Daniel Peck is the assistant principal for East Pennsboro Area High School. Dan was an elementary teacher at West Creek Hills prior to his administration at the high school. He has taught at the elementary, middle, and high school level throughout his career and has been certified to teach in the states of Maryland, California, and Pennsylvania.
Dan grew up in western Pennsylvania where he is an alumni of St. Vincent College. He is a proud "Bearcat" that played baseball all four years of college while earning a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts Education with a minor in Elementary Education. Dan went on to earn his masters in administration, at California University of Pennsylvania.
Dan has two children. He enjoys spending time with his children watching them play lacrosse and soccer. In his spare time, you may see Dan kayaking or fishing on the local rivers. Being born and raised near Pittsburgh, Dan is a big Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
One of Dan’s most rewarding moments is when he gets to interact with his former elementary school students as they attend as high school students. It is amazing for him to see the growth students have made during their middle school years and to have the opportunity to work with them again in a different capacity. Dan looks forward to making each day purposeful for Panther students. He believes in developing our Character Education Program and in the core values that our community has established.
Assistant Principal Larry Locker
Larry Locker is the Assistant Principal for East Pennsboro Area High School. Mr. Locker brings 23 years of experience in education and is beginning his 11th year in administration. His journey has included teaching Health and Physical Education and coaching basketball at Mt. Calvary Christian School, as well as serving as a special education teacher and consultant at the Lancaster-Lebanon IU13. Most recently, he spent ten years as a supervisor at the Lancaster-Lebanon IU3, supporting students, families, and educators across the district.
Mr. Locker earned his Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education from Baptist Bible College, obtained his Special Education Certification from Immaculata University, and completed his master’s degree in educational administration at the University of Scranton.
With a deep commitment to student success and well-being, Mr. Locker is excited to be joining the East Pennsboro community. He looks forward to building meaningful relationships with students, staff, and families, and contributing to the strong, positive culture that makes the district such a special place.
Mr. Locker and his wife, Lisa, have four children: Larry, Katie, Kallee and Lucas. Mr. Locker enjoys spending time with his family, going to the beach, attending sporting events and traveling.
