by Barbara Kopshina, Penn State DuBois Campus Library

Ever wondered who the individuals are that put together the “Getting to Know You” columns? Well, I’d like to introduce my colleague and fellow collaborator, Andrea Pritt. Andrea has been at Mont Alto as a library staff member for five years. She was born and raised in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology from Penn State, University Park. During her time as a college student in the biology department, she worked as a teaching assistant. Shortly after graduation, Andrea joined the team at Penn State Mont Alto Campus Library. She has enjoyed her time in the library immensely and recently decided to start working towards her MLIS degree at the University of Pittsburgh.

Pritt…volunteers as a certified adult literacy tutor and teaches English to migrant workers

In her spare time, Andrea volunteers as a certified adult literacy tutor in Adams County. She works with a variety of people, including prisoners, to help them obtain their G.E.D. She also has her E.S.L. (English as a Second Language) certificate and volunteers to teach migrant workers in the area. Andrea feels strongly that people can better themselves through education and her volunteer work reflects that.

Andrea was just elected as the vice president of the Adams County Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association. She helps to select recipients for scholarships, and participates in fundraising and community outreach. Aside from volunteering, Andrea enjoys spending time with her two dogs, Riley, a Jack Russell/terrier mix, and Jackson, a boxer/lab mix, both of whom she rescued from the S.P.C.A.