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Dr. Bradly Reist
Assistant to the Superintendent|Title IX Coordinator
Dr. Bradly Reist was a teacher at Northern Lebanon High School 2003 - 2013. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Education and Master of Business Administration from Shippensburg University. His Master of Education with Principal Certification was earned from Cabrini College. His teaching experience includes computer applications, accounting, small business management, and multiple levels of broadcast journalism in the Business Education Department.
Dr. Reist currently serves in the role of Assistant to the Superintendent. Prior to becoming the Assistant to the Superintendent, Dr. Reist was the Director of Instruction/Student Services and prior to that role he served as the Middle School Principal. Dr. Reist also served as the High School Assistant Principal for the two years prior. He has recently received his Doctor of Education (EdD) degree. He and his wife, Michelle, have two active sons which keep them busy. Dr. Reist currently serves in the position of Assistant to the Superintendent within the Northern Lebanon School District.
In addition to his school and family life Dr. Reist is an active volunteer in his community where he serves as a Local Emergency Management Coordinator.
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Dr. Kelly Bastek-Jones
Director of Pupil Services|Homeless Liaison
Dr. Kelly Bastek-Jones joined the Northern Lebanon family in January 2020 as the Director of Pupil Services. Dr. Bastek-Jones previously worked for the Lebanon School District in a variety of roles (first grade teacher, special education teacher, district behavior analyst and special education supervisor) from 2006-January 2020. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Education in 2006 from Lebanon Valley College and a Master of Education (with a concentration in Teaching English as a Second Language) in 2010 from Universidad del Turabo. Additionally, Dr. Bastek-Jones became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2015 and continues to do additional work in the field of behavior. She has recently received her doctoral degree in Educational Leadership with the superintendent’s letter of eligibility.
Dr. Bastek-Jones and her husband, Benjamin, had a daughter in March of 2019. She keeps them very busy at home. In her personal life, Dr. Bastek-Jones and her family enjoy time spent outside and visiting family in other states.
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Dr. Melissa McInerney
District Resource Coordinator/ Director of Federal Programs
Dr. Melissa McInerney has been a principal with Northern Lebanon since 2004. After serving as an Elementary Principal for many years she moved into a Central Office roll in 2023 to support curriculum, federal programs, and the usage of district resources. She obtained various levels of education through Millersville University, Penn State University, and Widener University.
Dr. McInerney enjoys playing competitive volleyball with her family and staying active as an indoor cycling instructor at a local fitness center.
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Mr. Kirk Cless
Systems Administrator|Technology Director
Mr. Kirk. A. Cless served the School District of Philadelphia for 14 years before he joined the Northern Lebanon team in July 2020. As Executive Director of IT Architecture, he oversaw the implementation of instructional systems for 150,000 students and 20,000 staff across the city. Before his tenure in public education, Mr. Cless also spent 10 years working in Information Technology in private industry.
Mr. Cless holds a Master of Science Degree in Information Systems from Shippensburg University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in History and Anthropology. He enjoys traveling with his wife, board games, and bass fishing with friends. He has a lifelong passion for both history and technology, and loves to discuss them with friends and colleagues.
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Ms. Leanne Martin
Director of Business Affairs
Ms. Leanne Martin became a part of the Northern Lebanon administrative team in March 2015. Prior to coming to NL, she spent three years at the Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company and six years with TE Connectivity in various finance and accounting roles.
Ms. Martin is a 2001 graduate from Northern Lebanon, and a 2005 graduate from Widener University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in economics. She also obtained a Master’s in Business Administration from Pennsylvania State University. Leanne has three children, Bryce, Adelyn and Jayce. She enjoys traveling with her family and reading books in her spare time.
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Mrs. Lauren Bruce
Human Resources Manager|Community Relations Coordinator
Lauren Bruce joined the Northern Lebanon School District in July 2021 as the Human Resources Manager/ Community Relations Coordinator. Before joining the team at Northern Lebanon, Lauren served as an elementary school counselor at the Lower Dauphin School District for 15 years. In addition to her work in the public school system, Lauren writes for multiple travel-focused websites and serves as a planDisney panelist. Lauren has a Masters Degree from Shippensburg University and is excited to pursue continuing education in the field of Human Resources and Communications.
Outside of the office, Lauren and her husband Justin are busy with their two boys, Isaac and Ryan who are active in cross-country, hockey, and soccer. They love traveling to favorite destinations that include baseball stadiums around the country and Disney World.
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Mr. Mason Brehm
Director of Buildings and Grounds
Mr. Mason Brehm is a 2014 graduate of Northern Lebanon and a 2016 graduate from Pratt Community College where he earned an Associate Degree in Farm and Ranch Management. Mr. Brehm started his employment with the Northern Lebanon School District in 2017 and in 2019 he was hired as the Director of Buildings and Grounds. Mr. Brehm takes pride in his work here at Northern Lebanon and is proud to be part of the Viking staff.
Mr. Brehm enjoys farming and rodeo in his spare time where he has won multiple awards for his rodeo achievements.
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