Director
Fern L. Detwiler, RN

Fern has been director of Zion Lutheran Preschool since 2001. She is a lifelong Lutheran, transferring to Zion Lutheran Church in 1995. She joined the School Board of Directors in 1996, serving for four years, the last two as President. She comes to this position as a Registered Nurse with over 30 years experience. The majority of this time was spent in the supervision of the Phoenixville Hospital, where she acquired and honed her management, communication and team-building skills.

She holds a B.S. in Nursing from York College, Certification in Nursing Administration, is a past recipient of the Staff Nurse Recognition Award and is a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority for Women in Education, where she is serving as President of her local chapter and also at the state level (Alpha Alpha State) on the Communications Committee.

Fern previously served as President of the Congregational Council of Zion, has served on various committees within the church, frequently serves as Assistant Minister during worship and has taught Sunday Church School.

Fern is married and a mother of two daughters. Both of her daughters are graduates of Zion Lutheran Preschool.