Meet Our Staff

Donna Conte - Pre-K Teacher

Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool: 18 

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

Sue Creed - Pre-K Assistant Teacher

Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool: 37

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

College Degree: Bachelor of Science in Education - German
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Related occupations: Former Director of Christian Education at Robeson Lutheran Church, began in 1976 (took about 10 years off to raise 2 children)

Tish Massafra - 4’s Head Teacher

Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool: 10

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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Christy Goff - 4’s Head Teacher, 3's Assistant Teacher and PEP Head Teacher

Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool:  9​
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Classes worked with:  P.E.P, 3’s, 4’s, Toddler & Pre-K​
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Certificates: Animal Nutritionist.  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.  

Julia Bond - Business Manager

Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool:  10

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

Julie Shepard   -  Toddler Assistant Teacher 

Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool:  2

Classes worked with:  Toddlers
 
College Degree:  B.S. in Criminal Justice and Masters in Social Work
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Related occupations: ​

​​Ruth Kennedy – 4’s Assistant Teacher  

Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool:  35

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​

Alicia Zedka – 3’s Head Teacher

Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool:  3

Classes worked with:  3's

College Degree: ​​ B.A. in Political Science, Masters in Education, and an Instructional 1 Teaching Certificate.

​Related occupations:  Previously worked with children for 12 years as an Afterschool and Summer Camp Director as well as a Daycare Assistant Director and Family Center Home Visitor.

Ashley Schnoke - 4's Assistant Teacher

Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool:  3

Classes worked with:  3's, 4's

College Degree: ​​ B.A. in Psychology.

​Related occupations:  Preschool Teacher, Nanny, Volunteer at my children’s school, PTO member 

Mickala Dzon   -  Toddler Head Teacher & PEP Teacher   

​Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool:  2

Classes worked with:  Toddlers, 3’s & PEP
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Related occupations: Dance Teacher, Daycare Toddler room teacher and Licensed Esthetician.

Jennifer Palmer - 3's Assistant Teacher

Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool:  2

Classes worked with:  Toddlers, 3’s, 4’s, PreK & School photographer

College Degree: ​​ Master’s Degree in Clinical Counseling 

Certificates:  School Counseling Certification​

​Related occupations:   Nanny for families with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and older children for over 10 years.  Taught social – emotional learning (understanding feelings, calm down techniques, etc.) to students in kindergarten through 5th grade.​