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Meet our teachers

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
LOLAs Early Care and Education Center

Mrs. Meghan Strawcutter, M.Ed.

Meghan earned her Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Child and Family Studies. She continued her studies at Carlow University earning her Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education and Teacher Certification. Meghan has also obtained certification in Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) as a Professional Development Instructor. Meghan's most recent experience includes instructing undergraduate students at Westmoreland County Community College (2014 - Present) and Indiana University of Pennsylvania (2012 - 2015). She has over fifteen years of professional experience in various child care settings, including seven years as a teacher in a star four, NAEYC accredited early learning center.


BABYLON CLASSROOM 
Infants 
Lead Teacher

​Alaina Pitzer, B.S.

Alaina has a Bachelor's Degree in Child Development and Family Relations. She has experience as an Assistant Infant Teacher and Classroom Floater. Alaina excels at providing a nurturing environment for your little one.

NAZARETH CLASSROOM 
​Young Toddlers 
Lead Teacher
​​Taylor Clawson, B.S.

Taylor has a Bachelor's Degree in Child Development and Family Relations. She has experience as an Assistant Preschool and Young Toddler Teacher. She thrives in understanding each child's individual needs and in preparing lessons allowing them to advance in their abilities. ​

BETHLEHEM CLASSROOM
Older Toddlers Lead Teacher
​Alyssa Battick,
B.S.

Alyssa has a Bachelor's Degree in Child Development and Family Relations. She has a variety of experiences working with young children and excels at providing an exciting environment for your active toddler.

EDEN CLASSROOM 
Full-Day 3/4 Year-Old Preschool Lead Teacher

Kassarah Brooks, B.S.

Kassarah has a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood and Special Education. She is a Pennsylvania Certified Teacher and has experience teaching children in an emotional support classroom. Kassarah works to challenge the children allowing them to progress on an individual level.  ​

JERUSALEM CLASSROOM 
Full-Day 4/5 Year-Old Preschool Lead Teacher
Katlin Anderson,
B.S.

Katlin (Katie) Anderson has a Bachelor's Degree in Child Development and Family Relations. Katie has a creative energy. She works with the children on an individual basis.  She presents new and challenging experiences to allow them to advance both socially and educationally. 

JERUSALEM CLASSROOM 
Part-Day Preschool Lead Teacher
Jane Piccirillo,
B.S. Ed.

Jane has a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education and is a Pennsylvania Certified Teacher. She has over 40 years of teaching experience, including 22 years with 3 - 5 year old children diagnosed with developmental delays.

SEA OF GALILLE CLASSROOM 
School-Age Teacher

We're hiring!

Apply Today! Send your resume to lolas.hc@gmail.com 

What Makes a
LOLAs Teacher?

All Lead Teachers hold a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field.

​All Assistant Teachers hold a minimum of an Associate's Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field.
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All LOLAs employees are certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED. All LOLAs employees have current state clearances and maintain professional development hours as required by Keystone STARS and DHS. LOLAs employees continue education through earning credits in professional development courses, a minimum of 24 hours a year. 

Proverbs 22:6 [ESV]
Train up a child
in the way he should go;
even when he is old
he will not depart
from it.

ASSISTANT TEACHERS & TEACHERS AIDES

Lauren Kushner, A.A.
   Assistant Teacher / Substitute
Cambria County Community College


Meghan Anderson, B.S.
Administration Team

Jaimie Rising

Assistant Teacher, Admin Team
IUP, Public Relations and English

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Megan Carolus
IUP, Early Childhood & Special Education

Lauren Keith
IUP, Early Childhood & Special Education


Kirkley Lear
IUP, Early Childhood & Special Education

Katie Miklavic
IUP, Early Childhood & Special Education

Kendall Kelsey
IUP, Child Development and Family Relations


Katie Macioce
IUP, Child Development and Family Relations

Kristen Casella

IUP, Child Development and Family Relations


LOLAs is Hiring: 
Assistant Teachers
& Aides


Interested in a career at LOLAs?
Send us your resume to apply!

Apply Today!


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  • Home
  • Enroll Now
    • Curriculum Statement
    • Infant and Toddler Care
    • Preschool Options
    • Part-Day Preschool
    • School-Age Care
  • Our Philosophy
  • Tour the Center
    • Meet Our Teachers
  • Contact Us