Representative John Schlegel

John A. Schlegel is a Republican representing the 101st Legislative District of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, which covers parts of Lebanon County including Lebanon, West Lebanon, North Lebanon, South Lebanon, Cornwall, and West Cornwall.

Schlegel came out of retirement to run for the 101st district following the retirement of longtime representative Frank Ryan. He was elected in November 2022 and is currently in his second term. He ran on a platform of reducing state spending, ensuring election integrity, improving public schools, and protecting constitutional rights including freedom of speech and the right to bear arms.

In his community, Schlegel is involved with several organizations including the American Heart Association of Lebanon County, Lebanon County Christian Ministries, and Zion of Iona United Methodist Church Council of Lebanon County.

Education

Schlegel holds three degrees:

• Bachelor of Science in social studies from Kutztown University
• Master of Education in counselor education from Millersville University
• Doctor of Education in school administration from Temple University

He graduated from Lancaster McCaskey High School in 1973.

Political Experience and Positions

Schlegel has extensive experience in education and public service. He served as a teacher and coach at Northern Lebanon High School, and later as a school administrator at Lebanon High School and Palmyra High School. He also served as director of secondary education for the Cornwall Lebanon School District for 10 years.

In the Pennsylvania House, Schlegel serves on four committees: Education, Children and Youth, Human Services, and Aging and Older Adult Services. In February 2025, House Republican leaders appointed him chairman of the Education Committee's Subcommittee on Career and Technical Education, tasking him with examining ways to make vocational education more available across Pennsylvania.

In July 2025, Schlegel was appointed to the Governor's Advisory Committee for Alzheimer's, Dementia and Related Disorders, which supports the new Office of ADRD within the Pennsylvania Department of Aging to address growing health challenges in the state.