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 PA 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 six years as a teacher in a star four, NAEYC accredited early learning center.

BABYLON CLASSROOM 
Infants Lead Teacher
​Jaimie Rising

Jaimie is working towards her associates degree in Early Childhood Education at the Westmoreland County Community College. She previously attended IUP for her bachelors degree in Public Relations and English (Summa Cum Laude). She is a mother of four and grandmother of eight. Jaimie brings to the classroom a calming and nurturing presence. Our infants are well cared for in the educational and soothing environment Jaimie creates.  

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
CURRENTLY HIRING

Do you have a passion for working with children ages 2-3? Do you have experience working in a classroom setting and knowledge of child development and early education? Apply Today! Send your resume to director@lolas-ecec.org

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
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. ​

GALILLE CLASSROOM 
School-Age Lead Teacher
Janis Howard, M.A.

Janis earned her Bachelor's Degree in English with high distinction from George Mason university in Fairfax, Virginia. She then went on to earn her Masters in English with a Teaching Certificate from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Her previous experiences include study hall supervisor at United High School, communication skills specialist at the Indiana Junior High School, and substitute teaching at Homer Center Elementary. Janis creates an academically appropriate and fun environment for the school-age crew. 

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

Darlene Beatty
Administration Team

Kelsey Hoover
Assistant Teacher

Leah Boggs, B.A.
Assistant Teacher

Stephanie Daugherty, B.S.
Assistant Teacher

Tiffany Catherman
Kitchen Assistant, Teachers Aide

Lindsey Prasko
IUP, Early Childhood & Special Education
Assistant Teacher

Abby Novak
IUP, Music Education
Assistant Teacher

Paxton Mentnech
IUP, Music Education
Assistant Teacher

Morgan Doshen
IUP, Early Childhood & Special Education
Assistant Teacher

Ciara Shay
IUP, Early Childhood & Special Education
Assistant Teacher


LOLAs is Hiring: 
Assistant Teachers
& Aides

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