Hello Everyone,

I am Mr. Kesselring. I proudly serve as a Social Studies Teacher for the Hazleton Area High School.

After spending my entire grade school life as a student in the Hazleton Area School District, I am humbled by the opportunity to return as an instructor.

I graduated from Bloomsburg University with my Bachelor's of Sciences in Education (Citizenship and Social Studies 7-12.)

I spent two years teaching World History to 7th Grade Students at Magnolia Middle School as part of the Harford County Public School Systems in Joppa, Maryland.

This is my sixth year teaching Social Studies at the Hazleton Area High School. I have taught a variety of courses including:

Honors American Studies I

American Studies I

Honors American Studies II

American Studies II

Honors American Studies III

Luzerene County Community College Dual Enrollment American Studies III (HIS 202)

American Studies III

United States Government

Street Law

I completed my Masters in Educational Leadership (Principalship) through Arizona State University. I gained a deeper understanding of the complex nature of leadership in the school community, research into the role education plays in the development of new laws and principles, and how to apply these skills to my classroom. I experienced being an online student first hand and have an understanding of how challenging this form of learning can be.

I completed my certifications in Early American History and Contemporary World History and Politics through University of La Verne. Through this program, I learned how to investigate and research into the early challenges of the American Republic and Contemporary World History Events such as The Cold War, The Vietnam War, Global Terrorism, and the American Presidency and how to utilize this knowledge to apply to my classes.

Besides teaching, I am honored to work with the Hazleton Area School District's Athletic Department, where I serve as a Digital Game Producer and Game Manager for Middle and High School Sports including Basketball, Wrestling, Volleyball, and Baseball. When I am not working, I cheer on my Philadelphia Phillies, Penn State Nittany Lions, Philadelphia 76ers, Seattle Seahawks and Philadelphia Flyers.

Thank you for the opportunity to work with your students.  

All the best,

Kevin Kesselring, M.Ed.