Biography

Hello!  My name is Mrs. Amy Handy Rohrbaugh, but I go by Mrs. Handy at school.  :)  

After graduating from Dover Area High School in 1995, I began my college endeavors at Penn State York as a biology major, but then transferred to York College where I earned a B.S. degree with a biology major and a chemistry minor in 1999.  I worked as a chemist for eight years before I decided to get certified to teach.  I returned to York College and earned my teaching certification in 2008, which allowed me to begin teaching at Red Lion in the 2008-2009 school year.  I went on to earn my Master's Degree in Teaching and Curriculum from Penn State in 2014 where I was awarded Outstanding Graduate Student in Teaching and Curriculum and had the privilege of speaking at Penn State York's graduation ceremonies.  I have continued to take courses through the University of Phoenix and Fresno Pacific University to meet my continuing education requirements over the years.    

 

During my time at Red Lion, I have taught General Science, Science & Technology, Comprehensive Chemistry, Biology, Kingdoms of Life, and my favorite - Zoology!  I have always loved learning about animals and I truly enjoy teaching my students about them, as well.

 

I live in the Red Lion school district with my amazing husband.  My son graduated from Red Lion in 2016 and my daughter graduated from Red Lion in 2021.  When I'm not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my husband working on projects around the house.  :)  I also love visiting zoos and aquariums, and scrapbooking with friends.