

His profile received a boost when he was cast alongside Horatio Sanz and Chris Parnell in the short-lived sitcom "Big Lake" (Comedy Central, 2010).


He appeared regularly in short films produced by UCB and had small roles on TV and film in projects like "The Other Guys" (2010). Working with fellow UCB member Zach Woods, he created the web series "The Most Awkward Boy in the World" (2009). He quickly became a mainstay at New York's Upright Citizens Brigade, working with the in-house team, The Stepfathers. A native of West Orange, New Jersey, he began studying improv in college. “Chris has demonstrated outstanding leadership skills in the district and will excel with his new responsibilities as director of administration,” said superintendent Melanie Gehrens, Ed.D.Chris Gethard used his unique viewpoint and fearlessness to become one of the most respected improvisational comedians of his generation. He earned his supervisor of special education certification from Penn State University, completed his master of education at Gwynedd Mercy, and completed his bachelor’s degree at Kutztown University. “I want to focus on how to build equity and how to address the needs of all learners.”Ĭurrently, Polzer is working toward a doctorate in education leadership from Gwynedd Mercy University. “Special education is about protecting students’ civil liberties and making sure they are delivered upon,” Polzer said. His background in special education is one reason he is so equity-driven. Polzer has eight years of administrative experience prior to coming into this role and a strong foundation in special education, as well. “We need to focus on individualization of each student as we work our way out of this pandemic,” he said. Polzer said he loves working with families and collaborating with them to have their children’s best interests in mind. “Building quality relationships and continuing to build upon them is what moves students forward.” “I embody the mentality of ‘every student, every day,’” said Polzer. In his new position as director of administration, Polzer said he is looking forward to having a larger impact than his last role, previously serving about 600 students to now serving the entire student body of about 6,500 students.
