Robeson Lutheran Preschool
  Robeson Lutheran Preschool 3520 Plow Road Mohnton, PA 19540 10 minutes South of Reading Serving children in the Twin Valley, Daniel Boone and Governor Mifflin School District
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Meet Our Staff

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Donna Conte - 3’s Teacher

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

Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool: 5

Classes worked with: 3’s & PEP

College Degree: Associates in Liberal Arts; BS & MA in Education
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Certificates: Elementary, Special Education, and Reading Specialist
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Sue Creed - Pre-K Assistant Teacher

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
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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

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
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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

Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool: 12

Classes worked with: Toddlers & P.E.P.
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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

Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool:  4
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Classes worked with:  P.E.P, 3’s, 4’s, Toddler & Pre-K​
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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
Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool:  5

Classes worked with:  Amy began as an intern in all our classrooms.
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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
Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool: 5

College Degree: BA, MA and Masters in Social Work
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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
Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool:  5

Classes worked with:  3’s, 4’s, Pre-K, Toddlers & secretary
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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
Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool:  5
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Classes worked with:  Pre-K, 4's & Toddlers
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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​

Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool:  This will be my 9th. year.

Classes worked with:  3’s, 4’s, Toddlers & PEP 
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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

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
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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

Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool:  This will be my 1st year.

Classes worked with:  Toddlers
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College Degree: ​​  BA in Accounting  
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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   
Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool:  This will be my 30th year OF teaching.

Classes worked with:  Toddlers, 3's, 4's & Pre-K
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Related occupations:  Sunday School teacher, Member on the Robeson Advisory Board​
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