Meet Our Staff
Donna Conte - 3’s Teacher
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Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool: 16 years as director and teacher 1997-2013, 4 years as teacher 2015 - present
Classes worked with: Pre-K & 3's College Degree: BA in Elementary Education Certificates: PA private school certified in early childhood education and elementary education Related occupations: Teacher at Lasalle Academy for preschool/Pre-K for 8 years, Sunday school teacher (kindergarten) at Sacred Heart, youth soccer coach, CYO cheerleading coach, and kids party planner at The Mill |
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Melissa Thomas - Pre-K Teacher
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Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool: 5
Classes worked with: 3’s & PEP College Degree: Associates in Liberal Arts; BS & MA in Education Certificates: Elementary, Special Education, and Reading Specialist |
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Sue Creed - Pre-K Assistant Teacher
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Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool: 32
Classes worked with: 3’s, 4’s, and Pre-K College Degree: Bachelor of Science in Education - German Related occupations: Director of Christian Education at Robeson Lutheran Church, began in 1976 (took about 10 years off to raise 2 children) |
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Tish Massafra - 3’s & 4's Head Teacher
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Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool: 5
Classes worked with: 3's, 4's & Toddlers College Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Master of Arts in Education Certificates: Certification in Elementary & Secondary Guidance Counseling Related occupations: Elementary and Middle School Guidance counselor at Coatesville Area School District; TSS (Therapeutic Staff Support) for CCRES |
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Diane Wolfel - Toddler Head Teacher
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Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool: 12
Classes worked with: Toddlers & P.E.P. College Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, Minor in Gerontology |
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Christy Goff - 3’s & 4;s Assistant Teacher, PEP Head Teacher
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Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool: 4
Classes worked with: P.E.P, 3’s, 4’s, Toddler & Pre-K Certificates: Animal Nutritonist. School bus driver certifications. Related occupations: Veterinary technician for 15 years, School bus driver for 9 years, Member of the Plowville A.A. baseball board and Raider Wrestling board. Teacher with YMCA after school and summer care program. |
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Amy Carvalho - 3's & PEP Teacher
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Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool: 5
Classes worked with: Amy began as an intern in all our classrooms. College Degree: Currently pursuing a Teaching Degree at RACC Certificates: Child Development Associate Related occupations: Teacher with YMCA after school & summer childcare program |
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Monica Zdimal - 3's Head Teacher
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Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool: 5
College Degree: BA, MA and Masters in Social Work Related occupations: PTO Vice President in the Elementary School, Previous member of the RLPS Advisory Board, Teach PREP at St. Benedict's Church and Various Social work experiences with Children and families. |
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Julia Bond - Business Manager
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Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool: 5
Classes worked with: 3’s, 4’s, Pre-K, Toddlers & secretary College Degree: BS in Environmental Science Related occupations: Member of RLPS Advisory board for 10 years and chairman for 8 years. Sunday Church school teacher for over 10 years |
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Meg Schurtz - 4’s Teacher
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Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool: 5
Classes worked with: Pre-K, 4's & Toddlers College Degree: Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Minor in Marketing. Certificates: Early Childcare I and II Related occupations: Taught Preschool in Clemmons, NC, then worked as a Kindergarten Assistant teacher for 12 years with the Winston-Salem Forsyth County school system. |
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Kathy Milligan - 4;s Assistant Teacher
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Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool: This will be my 9th. year.
Classes worked with: 3’s, 4’s, Toddlers & PEP College Degree: BA in Psychology Related occupations: Licensed Massage Therapist. Specialize in Sports Massage but recently certified in Pediatric Massage. |
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Victoria McBride - Toddler Assistant Teacher
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Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool: This will be my 2nd year. I am super excited to be joining the preschool where both of my babies attended.
Classes worked with: 4's & Toddlers College Degree: AA in Business Management Related occupations: I was a Special Needs Aid on a school bus after which I became a school bus driver. I also worked for the YMCA in the capacity of before and after school care. |
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Michele Schwartz - Toddler Assistant Teacher
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Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool: This will be my 1st year.
Classes worked with: Toddlers College Degree: BA in Accounting Related occupations: Library Aide at Robeson Elementary Center, Member on the Robeson Advisory Board, Assistant teacher of PREP at St. Benedict’s Church, previous member of the RLPS advisory board |
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Ruth Kennedy – 4’s Assistant Teachers
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Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool: This will be my 30th year OF teaching.
Classes worked with: Toddlers, 3's, 4's & Pre-K Related occupations: Sunday School teacher, Member on the Robeson Advisory Board |
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