Mrs. Kniess has been employed at Mercer Area School District since the 2006 - 2007 school year.  She is currently a 4th to 6th Grade ELA Learning Support Teacher.  Mrs. Kniess has previously taught in an Autistic and Life Skills Classroom.  She earned her Bacholor's degree in 2006 from Slippery Rock University.  She has a dual major in Elementary Education and Special Education.