School Director
Mrs. Nina Mason
Infant Room
Miss Rachel Tittle is a graduate of Owen J Roberts High school. She graduated with an Associate's Degree from the Teach Program at MCCC. Rachel has been employeed at Grace Assembly DayCare since 2002. Rachel enjoys scrapbooking and spending time with her family and friends in her free time.
Ms. Nancy Dech is a graduate of Saint Pius X High School. She is married to Roy and has a 12 year old daughter. Nancy is currently enrolled in the Teach Program at MCCC. She has been employeed at Grace Assembly Daycare since 1988. In Nancy's free time she enjoys spending time with the family and being outside.
Older Toddler
Mrs. Joan Walleigh has been the babyland teacher at Grace for 10 years. Miss Joan lives in East Vincent township and is very active in her church and its children's ministries. She is a mother and has four grandsons. Miss Joan enjoys walking, traveling, cooking, sewing, and family time. She enjoys teaching and nuturing childre and watching them mature and grow!
Linda Major is a helper in the Older Toddler Department. She is married to Allen and enjoys her time a the gym and hosting picnics.
Young Toddler Classroom
Our new teacher in the Young Toddler Classroom is Bridget NewMiller. She comes to us with a degree in Early Childhood & Elementary Education from Temple University and has her CDA degree. She has an elementary-aged daughter and son. Bridget is also a counselor for Weight Watchers International. In her spare time she organizes the Home & School Association at her children's school.
Three Year Old Classroom
Miss Shirley Faulkner has been teaching at Grace Assembly for since 2007. She has been a teacher for over 20 years. Miss Faulkener, as the kids call her so as not to have two Miss Shirley's, is a graduate of Valley Forge Christian College and has taken graduate level courses at West Chester University. She enjoys living in Pennsylvania with her dog Chester, who is the source of many stories the children hear about.
Ms. Rachel Kikland comes to us with a compassionate heart and an Associates Degree in General Education rom Baptist College. She has been with us since 2010. She enjoys visiting her missionary parents in Antigua, West Indies.
Mrs. Shirley Smith has been teaching at Grace Assembly for 24 years. She enjoys watching the children develop and grow in all areas. Shirley enjoys the farms and countryside that surround our school and her home in Berks County. Shirley has been married for 26 years to her husband, Don. Mr. Don is well know to all of the children at Grace as he loves to visit with them on a regular bases. Shirley enjoys spending time with her family especially her seven grandchildren. Mrs. Shirley presently works in the afternoon.
Pre-Kindergarten
Mrs. Joann Randolph - has been at Grace since September, 1995. She is a graduate of Owen J. Roberts High School, and Montgomery County Community College with an Associates Degree in Early Elementary & Childhood Education. Joann is married to Mike and has three children who have attended Phoenixville Area Schools. In her spare time, she enjoys watching her children's sporting events, reading, traveling and watching movies.
Mrs. Maryjo Lentz has worked at Grace Assebly for over 27 years. She currently holds a certificate in Childcare Management and has her CDA credential. She enjoys painting, reading and spending time with family and friends.
Mrs. Denise Paganelli has been at Grace for four years. She holds an Associate's Degree in Applied Science from Bergen Community College and two Biblical Theology Diplomas; one with a Children's Ministry emphasis. Denise is also a Credentialed Minister with the Assemblies of God. She graduated with an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education. Mrs. Denise is currently teaching Pre-K.
Kindergarten
Mrs. Jackie Dippold has been teaching at Grace Assembly since September 1996. She earned her B.S. from The Pennsylvania State University with a double major in Elementary Education and Special Education. Her M.S. from The State University of New York at Buffalo is in Learning and Behavioral Disorders. Mrs. Jackie enjoys summer road trips with her husband and three children. In addition to traveling, her hobbies include reading and cooking!
Music
Mrs. Beth Heim comes to us in 2011 witha love of music. She graduated from Labanon Valley College, and has 2 adorable boys Jackson and Theo who patiently for her.
