Assistant to the Superintendent for Student Services

Taylor Charles joined the Tulpehocken School District in the spring of 2022 as the Director of Pupil Services and assumed the role of Assistant to the Superintendent for Student Services in June of 2024. Taylor has previously served as a seventh-grade learning support teacher, Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth Special Education Teacher, Special Education Coordinator, and Supervisor of Special Education in the Muhlenberg School District. 

Taylor earned his teaching credentials from Kutztown University, earning his special education certification and bachelor's degree in the science of education. Taylor then attended Slippery Rock University, obtaining his master of Special Education degree with an emphasis on Autism Spectrum Disorders.  Returning to Slippery Rock, he earned his Supervisor of Special Education certification. 

When not serving the Tulpehocken community Taylor spends his time with his wife, Megan, and two daughters, Ava and Aria, along with their dogs, Cali and Mia. 

Phone: 717-933-4611, ext. 1022
Email: tcharles@tulpehocken.org
Degrees and Certifications:
Master of Special Education
Slippery Rock University - Slippery Rock, PA
Bachelor of Science in Education
Math & English Language Arts
Special Education
Kutztown University - Kutztown, PA
Supervisory Certification
Slippery Rock University - Slippery Rock, PA

Coordinator for Student Services

Adrienne Troutman joined the Tulpehocken Area School District in 2021 as a high school counselor. Previously, she worked as a school-based therapist with Malvern Community Health Services, where she supported students grades K-12 in reaching their academic, social, and personal goals.

Adrienne earned both her bachelor's degree in Sociology and her master's degree in School Counseling from Millersville University. She later completed her licensure coursework and clinical hours to become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and is currently pursuing her Principal PK-12 Administrative Professional Certificate at Immaculata University.

Outside of her role in education, Adrienne enjoys spending time with family and friends, trips to the beach, cheering on the Eagles, and hobbies such as knitting and reading. 

Phone: 717-933-4611, ext. 1023
Email: atroutman@tulpehocken.org

Degrees and Certifications:
Masters in School Counseling
Millersville University - Millersville, PA
Bachelor in Sociology
Millersville University - Millersville, PA
Supervisory Certification
Principal PK-12 Administrative Professional Certificate at Immaculata University (currently)