Dr. Kevin Lacey- Administrative Director

Dr. Lacey joined Dauphin County Technical School as the Administrative Director in January 2008.  He was previously employed as the Director of Student Services at the York County School of Technology. Dr. Lacey earned a BS degree from Kutztown University in German and Russian.  He earned two Master’s degrees from Shippensburg University in Secondary Counseling (1985) and Educational Administration (1994).  Dr. Lacey earned his Doctorate of Education in 2006 from the Pennsylvania State University.  In addition to his teaching certificate, he holds the following certifications: Secondary Counselor, Supervisor of Guidance Services, Elementary and Secondary Principal, Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility, and Vocational Administrative Director.

Dr. Toni L. Arnold - Assistant Director

Dr. Arnold joined the staff at Dauphin County Technical School as a Cosmetology instructor in August 1987 and continued in that position until August 1997. During the 97/98 school year, she was the Dean of Students and the following July was appointed as School-to-Work Coordinator. She remained in that position (the title was changed to Supervisor of Continuing Education) until July 2001 at which time she was appointed as Assistant Director. She received her Master's degree from Pennsylvania State University with an emphasis in leadership in December 1998. Dr. Arnold completed her Ph.D. Program from Pennsylvania State University with an emphasis in Training and Development. In addition to her teaching certificate, she holds the following certifications: Co-Operative Education Coordinator, Elementary and Secondary Principal, Supervisor of Vocational Education, and Vocational Administrative Director.

Dr. Peggy Grimm - Principal

Peggy Grimm joined the staff at Dauphin County Technical School in July,
2007, as the high school principal. She began her career in education
as a long-term substitute at DCTS in 1986. In 1988, Dr. Grimm was
employed by the Central Dauphin School District as an art teacher,
primarily at East and Central Dauphin High Schools. After receiving her
Master's degree in School Administration (2003) from Temple University,
she became an assistant principal at Big Spring High School. Dr. Grimm earned her Doctorate of Education in 2009 from Widener University.

Margaret Gilreath - Assistant Principal

Margaret S. Gilreath began her career at Dauphin County Technical School in 1977. She taught Arts & Crafts as an academic teacher for twelve years and Advertising Art & Design as a Career and Technical instructor for thirteen years. In 2004, Mrs. Gilreath transitioned into the position of Dean of Students. She then was appointed Assistant Principal in 2007. Mrs. Gilreath obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree and Masters of Science Degree from Millersville University in Art Education. She also holds an Occupational Certification in Commercial Art from Penn State University (1990) and a Principal's Certification from Shippensburg University (2005).

Nicholas Blanch - Assistant Principal

Nicholas P. Blanch joined the staff of the DCTS in the fall of 2007 as an assistant principal. He has previously taught in the Southern Huntingdon County and West Perry School districts. He is social studies certified and has his Masters of Education, with a major in Teaching & Curriculum. He also has his K-12 principal certification and is currently in his 3rd year of doctoral studies through Immaculata University. Nicholas is also, proudly, an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army, where he served as a Patriot Missile Operator.

Michelle L. Hibshman joined Dauphin County Technical School in August 2006 as the ninth grade vocational facilitator and became the Supervisor of Special Education in July 2010.  She received her B.S. in Education at Virginia Tech with endorsements to teach business and marketing education as well as vocational special needs.  Mrs. Hibshman began teaching at Fairfax County Public Schools in a variety of special education settings while adding endorsements in emotional and learning disabilities at George Mason University.  She also taught for one year at Steelton-Highspire School District before joining DCTS.  She is pursuing a special education supervisory certificate from Penn State University and a Master’s degree in special education from Edinboro University.