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Meet Our Board
Mr. Joseph Walko joined the School Board on December 1, 2003. He has been involved in public service for most of his life. He enlisted in the Army for three years, then joined the PA National Guard. Mr. Walko has been a professional firefighter for the last 23 years with the City of Erie Fire Department. He also has served on the Board of Directors of the Wattsburg Little League for the past seven years. Mr. Walko lives in Greenfield Township with his wife, Terry, and their three children.
Mr. James Thompson graduated from Wattsburg High School in 1974. He attended Penn State Behrend for two years where he obtained an associate's degree in business management and marketing. A self-employed dairy farmer for twelve years, Mr. Thompson is now the owner of Thompson Insurance Agency in Erie, PA and is a life-long resident of Venango Township.
Mr. Eric Duda
Mr. Eric Duda joined the School Board on December 1, 2003. He is a graduate of the Ohio Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in electronics engineering. Mr. Duda has lived in the Wattsburg area for his entire life, where he enjoys hunting and being outdoors. He currently resides in Venango Township with his wife, Pam, and their two children.
Mrs. Sue Afton joined the Wattsburg Area School District Board of Directors in December, 2007. Mrs. Afton and her husband, John, have been married since 1994 and have four children who attend school in our district. She worked as a court stenographer and at an orthodontist's office before she became a stay-at-home mom in 1998. Mr. & Mrs. Afton, along with John's parents, own and operate Scenic Heights Golf Course. Mrs. Afton enjoys participating in the WAEC PTO and was the PTO president for three years. "Volunteering with the Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts has been a very rewarding experience. I have met the most wonderful people through these organizations, and feel very blessed to know many of the wonderful staff in our district," states Mrs. Afton. She also states, "I am looking forward to learning all I can about our district while I serve my term on the school board." When asked about her hobbies and favorite things to do, Mrs. Afton said that camping, bowling, golfing, reading and spending time with her family top the list.
Mr. John Rzepka was elected to serve on the School Board for the December 2005-2009 term. He is a 1984 graduate of both Seneca High School and the Erie County Technical School (Electronics). Mr. Rzepka worked at Elgin Electronics as a Field Service Technician for nearly 16 years until the company closed its doors in 2000. He is now a full-time stay-at-home Dad, and lives in Greene Township with his wife, Carla, and their three children.
Mr. Ken Watkins joined the Wattsburg Area School District Board of Directors in December, 2007. Mr. Ken Watkins is a resident of Amity Township. He and his wife, Donna, have three children, two of whom attend the elementary center. Mr. Watkins is employed by Samtec, Inc. as a Manufacturing Engineer. He enjoys being involved in various activities with his children such as sports and Cub Scouts. Mr. Watkins stated that he decided to run for the School Board a few years ago when his children were just beginning their school years. “I believe in community service and serving on the school board was something that my family and friends encouraged me to do. I am very grateful for the support I received in being elected as a new School Board Director. I look forward to working with the other Directors, administration, and faculty as we work to continually improve the educational experience of all the students in the district,” stated Mr. Watkins. The Watkins family enjoys visiting museums and spending time outdoors camping and fishing.
Mr. Scott Rose joined the School Board on December 1, 2003. He is employed by Nationwide Insurance Company. He has been a member of the Inter-Company Arbitration forum as an arbitrator for four years, and is a member of the Lake Erie Claims Association, as well. Mr. Rose serves as a volunteer with MECA United Cerebral Palsy and the Skating Association for the Blind and Handicapped (SABAH). He lives in Greenfield Township with his wife, Karen, and their three sons..
Mrs. Linda Smith has served several terms on the WASD School Board. She is very active in the Band Boosters' organization and had previously worked for the WASD as a service employee. She is presently employed at Mercyhurst College. Mrs. Smith lives in Greene Township with her husband, Larry.
