Meet Our Staff

Dyanne Terifay - Administrative Assistant

Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool: 9

Classes worked with: Secretary, and also helps out in all classrooms
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College Degree: Bachelor of Science

Donna Conte - 3’s Teacher

Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool: 16 years as director and teacher 1997-2013, 2 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

Melissa Thomas - Pre-K Teacher

Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool: 3

Classes worked with: 3’s

College Degree: Associates in Liberal Arts; BS & MA in Education
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Certificates: Elementary, Special Education, and Reading Specialist

Sue Creed - Pre-K Assistant Teacher

Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool: 30

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)

Meredith Zolty - Pre-K Assistant Teacher

Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool: 9

Classes worked with: 3’s, 4’s, Pre-K, and P.E.P

Certificates: American Bankers Association (ABA) – Consumer Lending & Accounting; USFSA – Certification Class C
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Related occupations: Science Explorers & Learn-To-Skate Instructor

Tish Massafra - 3’s Head Teacher Toddler Assistant Teacher

Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool: 3

Classes worked with: 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

Diane Wolfel - Toddler Head Teacher

Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool: 10

Classes worked with: Toddlers, P.E.P.
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College Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, Minor in Gerontology

Christy Goff -  ​P.E.P Teacher

Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool:  This is my 2nd year. 

Classes worked with:   P.E.P, 3’s, 4’s & Pre-K​
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College Degree: 

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.  

Amy Carvalho - 3's & 4's Assistant Teacher & P.E.P. Teacher

Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool:  3

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 

Monica Zdimal - 4's Head Teacher & 3's Assistant Teacher

Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool: 3

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.

Julia Bond - 4's Assistant Teacher & Business Manager

Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool:  3

Classes worked with:  3’s, 4’s, Pre-K and 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

Meg Schurtz - 4’s teacher

Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool:  This is my 3rd.  1st year I subbed in various classes.

Classes worked with: 
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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.