Zion Lutheran Preschool's warm and dedicated teaching staff is beloved by both our children and parents alike!
All of our head teachers have earned college degrees or the equivalency, with the majority in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education. Many of our Teaching Assistants also have taken college coursework or earned their college degrees and all Assistants have high school diplomas. In fact, many of our teaching staff has come to work here after having their own children graduate from our programs!
Our staff are certified in Infant/Child CPR and First Aid and complete fire safety training annually. All of our staff participate in professional development workshops and trainings to enhance their work with children. They have all received Pennsylvania Police Background Checks, FBI clearances, and child abuse clearances.
Each weekday, our staff teaches in ten bustling classrooms, a music room and an activity room.
Teachers
Mrs. Lindsay Burgess
Mrs. Joanne Isleib
Mrs. Ellen Paugh
Mrs. Donna Rafuse
Mrs. Karen Schwartz
Mrs. Kristen Stratton
Mrs. Megan Lagala
Mrs. Stephanie Horwitz
Mrs. Kimm Lohrstorfer
Ms. Lisa Gracchi
Ms. Andrea Hook
Mrs. Michele DuPlessis
Mrs. Jean Katkowski
Mrs. Nicole Fisher
Mrs. Linda Lawrence
Teaching Assistants
Mrs. Caryn Moffa
Mrs. Nikki Clark
Mrs. Michelle Scarpill
Mrs. Barbara Grubb
Mrs. Penny Fatula
Mrs. Sue Ellen Raser
Mrs. Jacalyn Weis
Mrs. Jaime Roach
Mrs. Beth Bilinski
Mrs. Courtney Hine
Mrs. Jennifer Pomager
Mrs. Maggie Bauman
Mrs. Alee Fifer
Mrs. Bailey Morrash
Mrs. Gretel Miller
Mrs. Kanzah Raza
Ms. Karlie Heinz
Mrs. Keri Hooper
Mrs. Leslie Thompson
Mrs. Stephanie Wiedl
Mrs. Jennifer Penzone
Music Specialist
Mrs. Carissa McIlwain
Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Peggy Vasko, peggy@zionlutheranpreschool.com
Mrs. Marla Kohler, marla@zionlutheranpreschool.com
Director
Mrs. Dawn Platchek, director@zionlutheranpreschool.com
Cleaning Manager
Mrs. Shawn Rogers