Class of 2004 Southern Lehigh alumna Mrs. Christa Paul is once again roaming the hallways of her alma mater. At the start of the 2024-2025 school year, she replaced Mr. Edward Sinkler who retired in June. Upstairs in room 208, she teaches Biology and Environmental Science for 9th, 11th, and 12th-grade students.
“Coming back here was something I wanted to do because I had really good experiences here with being a student,” said Mrs. Paul.
In 2008, she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Moravian University. Then, in 2012, she earned her master’s in secondary education at Cedar Crest College. More recently, in 2021 she graduated from Clemson University with her master’s in Biology for teaching. Before coming to Southern Lehigh, she taught science in the Upper Perkiomen and Pennsbury School Districts.
When she was an instructional aide and a coach for the volleyball team, she realized she wanted to make a difference by becoming a teacher. Wanting to make an impact in students’ lives, she went back to school to become a teacher. After joining the Southern Lehigh staff, she knew it was going to be a tough adjustment, but the community has welcomed her.
“Students have been awesome so far,” Mrs. Paul said. “The teachers here are very welcoming, and I appreciate it. It doesn’t even feel like I’m new anymore.”
Outside of school, Mrs. Paul has a husband and two sons. She spends most of her time driving her kids to sports and cheering them on. When not spending time with her family, she enjoys reading, shopping, walking, and being outside.
Mrs. Paul is excited to become part of our Spartan community and take on new challenges throughout the school year. Her main focus is to help students find success during their high school career, both in and outside of the classroom, and create a positive environment. She offers one piece of advice to her students.
“Try to get involved, make connections with peers and teachers,” Mrs. Paul said. “Do what you can to contribute to a positive school community.”