Southern Lehigh School District is well known for its tremendous academic reputation, wonderful environment, and terrific students. That’s why Mr. Erik Steiner is excited to join the staff this year as a science teacher.

Mr. Steiner taught at LCTI for a year and a half and at William Allen High School for eight years. One thing he hopes to accomplish this year is to see all his students be successful.

“The best part about teaching high school is getting to interact [with] and educate kids at this age,” Mr. Steiner said. “It’s great to get to know them, and being able to see the look in their eyes when they know they’re successful is awesome.”

Before becoming a teacher Mr. Steiner was a wellness and fitness director for a corporation north of Penn State called Restek. He also worked at a casino dealing craps for two years.

Outside of school, Mr. Steiner is the strength and conditioning coach for the Parkland football team and the head powerlifting coach at Parkland High School. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, playing video games, and strength training.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise physiology and a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Penn State University. He is certified to teach chemistry and biology.

“My high school chemistry teacher had a huge impact on me wanting to get into science; he was terrific,” Mr. Steiner said. “I enjoyed being a wellness director and a personal trainer, so I wanted to transfer that into the classroom. Coaching and teaching are the same thing to me, and I’ve always been a science geek, so I’ve never been sorry with the decision of becoming a teacher.”

Mr. Steiner wants his students to know that his door is open anytime for those needing help.