Mrs. Ference is in her 18th year as a teacher with the Mercer Area School District and 14th year as the Elementary Computer Teacher. Prior to becoming the computer teacher, Mrs. Ference taught first grade and Title I reading. Currently, Mrs. Ference is the Elementary Student Council Advisor, the Elementary Webmaster, and a member of the School Wide Positive Behavior Team. She received her Bachelor of Science in Education from Pennsylvania State University in 2001, her Masters Degree in Curriculm and Assessment from Pennsylvania State University in 2006. Additionally, she holds a Technology Intergration Certificate for K-12 Educators For Tommorrow from the Pennsylvania State University.