Meet Our Staff

Donna Conte - Pre-K Teacher

Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool: 17 years as director and teacher 1997-2013, 6 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

Sue Creed - Pre-K Assistant Teacher

Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool: 35

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: 8

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

Diane Wolfel - Toddler Assistant Teacher

Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool: 15
Classes worked with: Toddlers, Pre-K & PEP
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College Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, Minor in Gerontology

Christy Goff - Toddler & PEP Head Teacher

Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool:  7
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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.  

Julia Bond - Business Manager

Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool:  8

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

Kathy Milligan -  3’s & 4's Head Teacher​

Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool:  This will be my 12th. 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.

​​Bernadette Toresco   -  3’s Assistant Teacher & PEP Teacher

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

Classes worked with:  3's
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College Degree: ​​  B.A. in History, B.S. in Accounting & A.A. Liberal Arts 
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Related occupations: Neighborhood babysitter, HBEC volunteer, story time center reader in kindergarten and art teacher assistant.

​​Ruth Kennedy – 4’s Assistant Teacher  

Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool:  This will be my 33rd 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​

Alicia Zedka – 3’s Assistant Teacher

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

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.

Shannon Keegan – Toddler Assistant Teacher

Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool:  This will be my 1st year with Robeson Lutheran Preschool.
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Classes worked with:  Toddlers
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Related occupations:   Worked with students in the BCIU program and disabilities placement programs.  Assistant coach for High School Color Guard and Head coach for middle school Colorguard.
 
 

Ashley Schnoke - 3's Assistant Teacher

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

Classes worked with:  3's

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

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

Amy Wood - 3's Head Teacher & PEP Teacher

Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool:  This is my 7th year at Robeson Lutheran Preschool.

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

College Degree: ​​ Early Childhood Credits from RACC

​Related occupations:   Before & After care at the YMCA, Summer camp at YMCA.

Barbara Liszcz - 4's Assistant Teacher

Years worked at Robeson Lutheran Preschool:  9

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

College Degree: ​​ AAS in Early Childhood Education from RACC, BS in Elementary Education from Alvernia University, Special Education Certification through Master’s Program from Alvernia University

​Related occupations:   Director & Teacher of in home/art enrichment summer camp for girls “The Hive Summer Camp”, Substitute teacher at LaSalle Academy & Immaculate Conception Academy, Director & Teacher of in home daycare, “BusyBees Montessori DayCare”, Sunday School teacher for PreK/Preschool at St Benedict’s RCC.
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