Alan Eickhoff
Social Studies Teacher at STHS from 1968-2012, Education - Teacher
Alan attended Pennsylvania State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in History, with a Minor in Education. From Penn State, Alan attended Trenton State College, and earned his Masters of Arts, majoring in History, with a Minor in Economics. In June of 1969, Alan was hired as a full-time High School Social Studies Teacher. Alan taught at Springfield for 44 years, and spent 38 of those years in the same classroom. Alan was an advocate for struggling students and was an early adopter of technology and restorative practices. Alan taught Advanced Placement US History for 24 years, and served as the Social Studies Department Coordinator for 20 years. Alan was also involved in numerous extracurricular activities.