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Classroom Assistant:  Ginny Rogers
        I have two children. My son is eleven and my daughter is eight. They both attended UOPC preschool. When my oldest attended, I fell in love with the school and said that one day I would really like to work here.  Here I am!  I was a stay at home mom for nine years and then for the past two years substituted in the Octorara School District. I also teach Sunday School at the church I attend. I look forward to a fun and exciting year!
Classroom Assistant:  Pam Pacana
       
Pam has been a member the UOPC Preschool staff since its beginning in September, 1993. She is a teacher's assistant in two of the 3 year old classes and a 4 year old class.  Prior to working at the preschool, she worked at Octorara Area Elementary School as a teacher's assistant and as an office assistant in the Guidance Dept.  "I'm very proud of UOPC Preschool and our staff because we prepare the children to be successful in kindergarten.  And we do this in a loving and Christian atmosphere."
Classroom Assistant:  Lynette DiSciullo
       
I joined the UOPC staff in 2008 as the Pre-K teacher's aide.  My twins attended UOPC for 2 years and loved it, therefore I was very excited when the opportunity arose for me to work here.  The children, parents and staff are all wonderful, and I enjoy working with all of them. 
Teacher:  Jeanne Boarts
       
I'm married and have 4 children and 13 grandchildren.  I have been in some sort of Children's ministry for over 40 years, Sunday School, Bible School, "School Release Time", Art Camp, and 4 years with the UOPC Preschool.  Every child is a precious gift from God and it is a joy to share in the lives of these little ones.
Teacher:  Renee Miller
       
I am Renee A. Miller.  I have been teaching at the preschool for 2 years.  I have 3 boys.  Two of them have gone through UOPC and one will start next year.  I taught third grade for 8 years in the public school system and stopped to be a stay at home mom.  I love working with children and seeing their growth from the beginning of the year to the end of the year.
      
Pam Pacana
 
Renee Miller
 
Sheila Sharadin
                   UOPC Preschool Staff




Carol Dunn
Director:  Carol Dunn
        Carol taught at the Interboro Dist. For 30 years, and retired in 2000.  She taught at UOPC Pre-School for one year in 2004, and became the Director in July 2005.  
        Carol is married to Judd Dunn and they have a 16 year old son, Bill. She loves this pre-school and really enjoys working with the children and their families.  She holds a BS and a Masters degree in elementary education.
Debbie Miller
Administrative Assistant/Classroom Assistant:  Debbie Miller
           Debbie Miller is a teacher's aide and also serves as office assistant to the preschool director.  She is a graduate of West Chester University.  Debbie joined the UOPC staff in 2003.  All three of her children are "graduates" of the preschool and Debbie believes that UOPC preschool gave each of them a great foundation in both their academic skills and Christian values.  Debbie enjoys working with the children in the crafts center and in teaching praise songs.  She says this preschool and its staff are like a second home to her. 
Jeanne Boarts
Stephanie Kerrigan
Teacher:  Stephanie Kerrigan
      
 A graduate of Ursinus College, married to John for twelve years, and mother of four energetic children:  AJ (8), Joshua (6 ½), Bryce (4), and Elyse (2 ½).  AJ and Joshua attended UOPC and Bryce is currently enrolled.  The 2009-2010 school year was my first teaching year at UOPC.  It has been exciting to be back in the classroom after seven years “off” while raising my own kids and watching numerous others.  In my spare time I tutor children ages five through high school, teach Sunday School, and help out with our elementary school’s PTO.
Teacher:  Sheila Sharadin
      
 I have two children, Rebecca who is five and Grace who is two.  My husband, Jon, is the service manager at Hershey Motors.  I graduated from Millersville University in 2004. My degree/certification is in special education and elementary education.  I love kids and I love teaching! I have been teaching at UOPC since 2009. My favorite colors are purple and yellow.  My favorite animals are rabbits and cats.  I love to read when I get a free moment to myself. I love to sing also, which means your children will be learning some new songs this year!  I love to learn and I hope to instill that value in every child I teach!
Dawn Hayes
Classroom Assistant:  Dawn Hayes
       
Dawn Hayes is a classroom assistant for the 3 day /three year olds, and is the teacher/leader for the Time For 2’s class.  Dawn is very creative and energetic, and her students just love coming to school.  Miss Dawn and her husband, Skip, are raising their three children and are very involved with their church and Sunday school.  Dawn and her family enjoy camping trips and travel.  We all love Miss Dawn!
Lynette DiSciullo
Ginny Rogers
Jeanie Barnett
Classroom Assistant:  Jeanie Barnett
       Jeanie taught kindergarten at Octorara Primary Learning Center for 38 years and is recently retired.  She holds degrees in Elementary Education and Special Education.  Jeanie is a wife, mother and a proud grandmother.  Miss Jeanie loves story telling, songs and poems.  She brings many talents to the classroom!