District Administration

Dr. Joshua Weitzel joined the Manheim Central High School administrative team in April of 2013 as an Assistant Principal/Assistant Athletic Director.

In 2018, Dr. Weitzel was named Principal of Manheim Central High School.  Prior to arriving at Manheim Central, he was a high school social studies teacher at Oxford High School in Oxford, PA and Norman High School in Norman, OK. 

In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Dr. Weitzel has served as co-sponsor for the Global Awareness Club and as a head assistant wrestling coach. 

Educationally, Dr. Weitzel holds a Bachelor of Science degree in secondary education and Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. 

Dr. Weitzel resides in Lancaster with his wife and two daughters.

Dr. Joshua Weitzel
Phone: (717) 664-8401
Email: weitzelj@manheimcentral.org

Mrs. Megan Flinchbaugh has been with Manheim Central High School since 2015, first as a teacher and now as Assistant Principal.

At MCHS, Mrs. Flinchbaugh served as a class advisor, co-advisor of Spanish Club and the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica, and mentor to student teachers. Outside the district, Mrs. Flinchbaugh is a regular presenter at regional and national education conferences, creator and provider of professional development workshops, and is a long-time member and officer of the Executive Council of the Pennsylvania State Modern Language Association. 

Since earning her undergraduate degree in Spanish Education from Millersville University, she has earned three additional degrees: MBA from Foro Europeo (Navarra, Spain), MSW from Temple University, and most recently, M. Ed. in Leadership for Teaching and Learning from Millersville University.

Before joining the administration team at MCHS in 2025, she spent 20 years as a high school Spanish teacher. She remains passionate about world languages and cultures, especially learning about others through books, travel, and language.

Mrs. Flinchbaugh and her family live in the City of Lancaster.

Dear Manheim Central Middle School Families,

I'm extremely excited for the opportunity to return to the Manheim Central Middle School in the role of principal. The Middle School is where I enjoyed teaching 5th and 6th grade for twelve years. Over the past seven years I have been an elementary principal for Manheim Central at H.C. Burgard and Baron Elementary. Prior to that, I was the assistant principal at both Stiegel Elementary and Doe Run on Gramby for one year.  In addition to my experience as a teacher at the Middle School, I began my career as a 4th grade teacher at Doe Run Elementary. For 25 years, I have enjoyed every opportunity that I have had to work with the students, teachers and staff, and the families of Manheim Central.

My wife and I have been happily married for twenty-six years.  We have two daughters who are both on their way to beginning their own careers as teachers.  Katie is a former field hockey player at The Ohio State University and first-year 4th grade teacher at Bucher Elementary in the Manheim Township School District.  Lauren is beginning her senior year and playing soccer at Saint Francis University.  She looks forward to beginning her teaching career at the elementary level as well. We also have a 5-year old golden retriever named Lucy.  When not attending a sporting event as a parent, you can find me following all Philadelphia sports teams, playing golf, or reading about history.  

Over the past several years, I have seen our school district take the lead in the county on developing the ideal learning environment for our learners. Having been with the district in various roles, I am excited to see how much we have done, and continue to do, while on our quest to Ignite Passion and Purpose to Empower Difference Makers. While a lot has changed over the years in education, our focus continues to be on the teaching and learning happening in our classrooms.  Having taught with many of the teachers at the middle school, I can say with extreme confidence that we have some outstanding teachers at our school that care about the academic and social-emotional growth of your child.  While I have been away for nine years, I am excited to return to see all of the great things happening at our Middle School. We look forward to partnering with our families in helping us to achieve our goals of creating an environment where learners feel; safe, connected, motivated, inspired, engaged, successful, proud, and develop a love of learning attitude.  Our goal is to have every one of our learners and staff enjoy coming to school as they develop wonderful memories while they are here.  

As your new principal at the Middle School, I look forward to working with all of you in my new role at Manheim Central!  

Have a fantastic 2024-25 school year!

Thank you,

Mr. Michael Pyle

Phone: (717) 664-1709

Email: pylem@manheimcentral.org

The start of the 25-26 school year marks my 19^th year in education and 9th year as an administrator, where I have had the honor to serve seven of them in the Manheim Central School District. I am excited to enter my third year as the Assistant Principal at MCMS! Prior to this appointment I was proud to serve as the Assistant Principal at Manheim Central High School from August 2017 to November 2021, and I also served as the Assistant Principal at Manheim Township Middle School from November 2021 to October 2022, before returning to Manheim Central Middle School in October 2022. Prior to my journey into administration, I worked as a mathematics teacher at Penn Manor High School beginning in 2004. I earned my bachelor’s degree for Secondary Education in Mathematics, my Supervisory Certificate in Curriculum and Instruction, and my Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership all at Millersville University. I currently reside in Ephrata with my husband, Jeff, our two children, Averiana and Aiden, and our cavapoo, Charlie.

Early on in my educational journey I read a book titled, Strengthening The Heartbeat, written by Thomas Sergiovanni. Sergiovanni shares that countless studies have concluded that the difference between an ordinary school and an extraordinary school is that at the heart of an extraordinary school is a collaboration of leaders, teachers, parents, community members and students working together. I share this with you as it is important to me that you know my vision as a school leader; It is one of a teamwork atmosphere dedicated to the safety, success and continuous growth of all students. My vision is one of transparent communication, high expectations, holding one another accountable, and fostering relationships within the school and community, including a commitment to serving as an educational leader.  

At a leadership conference I attended, we were challenged to describe ourselves with one word and then explain why. My one word is Dedicated; I am dedicated to building relationships, connecting, communicating, empowering learners and staff, leading with transparency and flexibility, celebrating with one another and our learners, and leaning on other’s strengths to collaborate and grow as a team.  

I am looking forward to serving the Manheim Central Community during the 25-26 School Year!

Proud to Be a Baron!

Mrs. Elizabeth Bender
Phone: 717-664-1710
Email: bendere@manheimcentral.org

Welcome to Baron Elementary School! My name is Kim Marrolli and this is my 2nd year as the Principal at Baron Elementary School. Before coming to Baron, I served as the Assistant Principal at Doe Run Elementary for three years. I grew up in Lancaster County and I am thrilled to continue my educational journey at Manheim Central. After graduating from Hempfield High School in 2005, I had the opportunity to live in Spain and the Dominican Republic. Additionally, I worked as a registered nurse in pediatric oncology and physical rehabilitation.

Since entering education in 2014, I have taught middle and high school Spanish, most recently at Hempfield High School. In addition to teaching Spanish at Hempfield, I served as the K-12 English Language Development Coordinator. I value my relationships with the entire Manheim Central community and cannot wait to work together this school year. Please feel free to contact me anytime, as I greatly value communication from all members of the Baron community!  I look forward to a wonderful 2025-26 school year!

Dr. Kimberly Marrolli

Phone: 717.665.8900

Email: marrollik@manheimcentral.org

Welcome to Doe Run Elementary School. The 2025-26 school year is going to be filled with lots of fun activities and learning opportunities for our students. Our teachers and staff are dedicated to ensuring that we are meeting the needs of all of our students in order for them to reach their full potential. As a district we strive to have our teachers, administrators, and learners view themselves as Difference Makers who use their talents and gifts to make a positive impact on the school and community.   

My name is Art Paynter and I am the principal at Doe Run Elementary School. It is very exciting to be in my tenth year in the Manheim Central School District. Manheim has always been a community of great pride and it is an honor to serve the students, teachers, families, and community. I am entering my 26th year in education as a teacher and administrator. As a teacher, I taught Kindergarten and First Grade at Wharton Elementary where I learned the importance of early literacy and the value of students starting their school experience in a positive way. Previously, I spent four years as the principal of George Washington Elementary in the School District of Lancaster, which taught me the significance of a positive school climate and the possibilities that are present when schools collaborate within themselves and the community.  

As a parent myself, I relate to the many challenges our children face today and it strengthens my own efforts in ensuring our students are surrounded by caring adults who will afford them every opportunity to achieve and be successful. 

I look forward to partnering with you to make Doe Run Elementary the very best it can be by looking at each of our learners as individuals who learn in different ways and at various rates. This challenges all of us to know each learner and find ways to connect them to their learning.  

Together we can make this an impactful and special year for all of our students. 

Mr. Arthur W. Paynter
Phone: (717) 665-8801
Email: payntera@manheimcentral.org

My name is Christopher Sherwood, and I am thrilled to continue my educational journey in the Manheim community as the Assistant Principal at Doe Run Elementary School. I come to this role with a rich background in education and a strong commitment to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for all our students.

I am a proud graduate of Penn State University and Wilkes University, and I have dedicated the past 26 years to public education. During my tenure at Manheim Central, I have had the privilege of teaching alternative education and math/pre-algebra to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Most recently, I served as the Dean of School Culture at the Middle School, where I focused on creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere for our students.

As a father, I deeply understand the thrills and nerves that go along with parenting. This personal experience drives my commitment to seeing every student as an individual and ensuring that we meet their unique needs. I believe in providing the kind of support and opportunities that I would want for my own children.

I am genuinely excited about the opportunity to work with all of you and look forward to collaborating with parents, staff, students, and community members. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need anything.

Christopher Sherwood
Phone: (717) 665-8803
Email: SherwoodC@manheimcentral.org