Dr. Rich Mackrell

Luzerne Intermediate Unit Asst. Director of STEM and Innovative Programs

[Luzerne IU 18 @LuzIU18]

Congratulations to our graduates from the @LuzIU18 Special Education Certification Master's Degree Program. We are very proud of all your hard work. #CareerReadyPA

[Luzerne IU 18 @LuzIU18]

Our @LuzIU18 Lighthouse Academy students learning about our local flora and fauna, robotics, & engineering, alongside a host of other #STEM4ALL activities. #remakedaysNEPA #CareerReadyPA

[Dr. Rich Mackrell @mackrellr]

Thanks, East and West Berwick Elementary Schools, for hosting #remakedaysNEPA 's #CareerReadyPA Mega Event. The kids did a great job learning about CTE pathways.

[Luzerne IU 18 @LuzIU18]

Student art/science projects on display at the #FineArtsFiesta. Thanks to @PennsylvaniaDEP for funding our project.

[Dr. Rich Mackrell @mackrellr]

Stop by the #FineArtsFiesta in Wilkes-Barre. Lots of entertainment, food, and works of art. #remakedaysNEPA

[Luzerne IU 18 @LuzIU18]

Congratulations to students from the Dallas School District. 1st and 2nd place winners in their divisions of the STEM Design Challenge State Finals. @LuzIU18 was very proud to support your great schoolwide program. #CareerReadyPA #STEM4ALL

[Dr. Rich Mackrell @mackrellr]

Thanks SCCTC for hosting #remakedaysNEPA 's #CareerReadyPA Mega Event.

[Luzerne IU 18 @LuzIU18]

Thank you, @GovernorShapiro, for Proclaiming May as Remake Learning Days Across PA. We hope that Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth can get out and enjoy learning events in their communities. #remakedaysNEPA #CareerReadyPA https://t.co/ppgkxpVdmC

[Luzerne IU 18 @LuzIU18]

Congratulations to our @LuzIU18 NESTU kids and staff for a successful @SRBCnews Eels in the Classroom release. #STEMinPA #CareerReadyPA

[Remake Learning Days @RemakeDays]

🥳Mark your calendars! #RemakedDaysNCPA is back on May 2! Which events are you most excited to attend? #CareerReadyPA

Check out this thread to see some upcoming events!

[Luzerne IU 18 @LuzIU18]

The 3D print work designed by our @LuzIU18 students in our NESTU program was showcased on CNN 10's YouTube Channel as they celebrate St Patrick's Day. Great job to the teachers and students. #CareerReadyPA #STEMforALL

[Luzerne IU 18 @LuzIU18]

We welcome Dr. Dana Milakovic from @PADeptofEd Office of School Climate and Well-Being. Thank you, Dr. Milakovic for presenting at the @LuzIU18 Re-Entry Forum.

[Dr. Rich Mackrell @mackrellr]

Had a great few days with our friends from @DCNRnews, @epcamr, artists from the ArmatureNEPA, and local teachers learning about the #MWEE framework. Great discussion about the history of our regional coal mining industry and how to assess water quality. #CareerReadyPA

[Luzerne IU 18 @LuzIU18]

Students at the 2026 @LuzIU18 STEM Design Challenge. Congratulations to all participants. A special thanks to @MisericordiaU for your amazing hospitality. #CareerReadyPA

[Luzerne IU 18 @LuzIU18]

The @SHINEonPA STEM Ecosystem, @LuzIU18, @CLIU21, & @ColonialIU20, collaborated with specialists in mathematics to hold a two-day summit for educators from three IU regions. Thanks, Northampton Community College & @PADeptofEd for supporting us.

[Dr. Rich Mackrell @mackrellr]

Poster session at PETE&C 2026.

[Luzerne IU 18 @LuzIU18]

@LuzIU18 represented at this year’s Innovation, Learning, and Career Education Conference. Proud to be among the PAsmart attendees. @PADeptofEd #CareerReadyPA

[Luzerne IU 18 @LuzIU18]

Through the fantastic leadership of our Behavioral Health Dept. and the generosity of our @LuzIU18 community, we were able to provide over 90 hygiene kits to families in need. The Show Up w/ Confidence program has helped over 1000 children.

[Luzerne IU 18 @LuzIU18]

Students take honors in E Pluribus Unum poster design contest | Times Leader https://t.co/FxLXR2A38d @PACourts @PADeptofEd #PA250 @America250_PA

[PA Courts @PACourts]

This year, the Luzerne County Courts celebrated #ConstitutionDay by honoring winners of their Student Essay & Poster Contest, held in partnership with the Luzerne Intermediate Unit.

With over 150 submissions, Judge Rogers and her colleagues hope to make this an annual tradition!