Attendance Solutions through the Lens of SCL

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Diane McCallum (Assistant Superintendent) and Dr. Allison Kopco (High School Principal) to discuss how their district is moving beyond traditional "policy and consequence" models to tackle chronic absenteeism. By prioritizing student-centered practices, they’ve turned the daily grind into an engaging, community-driven experience.

Guest Info:

Diane McCallum is the assistant superintendent of the Waynesboro Area School District, located in Franklin County, PA. A former Earth and Space Science teacher, Dr. McCallum has proudly served the Waynesboro Area School District since 2013 as an assistant principal and principal. She received her Bachelor's Degree from West Chester University, Master's Degree from Penn State University, and Doctoral Degree from Widener University.

Alli Kopco is the principal at Waynesboro Area Senior High School. She is a former middle school math teacher, and previously served in Waynesboro Area School District as an assistant principal at both the middle and high school levels. She earned her Bachelor's degree from the College of William and Mary, and Masters' and Doctoral degrees from Frostburg State University. Dr. Kopco feels blessed to serve in WASD, the district that she herself attended as a student.