REGISTRATION FOR 25/26 IS JANUARY 2nd AT 5:30 Pm by calling 724-465-5770
PLEASE CALL 724-465-5770 TO REGISTER
Meet the team
Director
Head Teacher
Head Teacher
Krista Schawl
Although new to the Director position, Krista is not new to the Zion Preschool family. Having three children Brynlee (19), Austin (16), and Addley (14) all proud graduates of our program she is very familiar with our high standards for respect, care and learning. Krista holds a degree in Child Development/Family Relations
Krista Schawl
Although new to the Director position, Krista is not new to the Zion Preschool family. Having three children Brynlee (19), Austin (16), and Addley (14) all proud graduates of our program she is very familiar with our high standards for respect, care and learning. Krista holds a degree in Child Development/Family Relations and comes to us with previous preschool experience from her time in Eastern PA. Krista is dedicated to the success of our children and families as the proprietor of Indiana's Mommy Market, a substitute teacher, and cycling instructor at the YMCA. She resides with her husband and children in Indiana, PA.
Head Teacher
Head Teacher
Head Teacher
Lisa Rend
Lisa was born and raised in Indiana, PA. She lives here with her husband Mark, and their 3 children: Mitchell, Max and Madison. Lisa obtained her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, and Masters degree in Elementary and Middle School Mathematics from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Before working at Zion Preschool,
Lisa Rend
Lisa was born and raised in Indiana, PA. She lives here with her husband Mark, and their 3 children: Mitchell, Max and Madison. Lisa obtained her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, and Masters degree in Elementary and Middle School Mathematics from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Before working at Zion Preschool, she was a teacher aide at Grand Beginnings Children's Center and Indiana Area School District with the PA Pre-K Counts Program, and a substitute teacher. Lisa has over 13 years experience working with preschool children, and is excited to welcome your child into her classroom.
4 year old class Assistant Teacher
4 year old class Assistant Teacher
4 year old class Assistant Teacher
Lori Singel
Lori Singel has been employed at Zion Lutheran Preschool since 2002. Lori has received a degree from Mount Aloysius College and has completed classes at Indiana University of Pa which includes Child Development, Child Psychology and Introduction to Exceptional Children.
Lori currently works Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Lori Singel
Lori Singel has been employed at Zion Lutheran Preschool since 2002. Lori has received a degree from Mount Aloysius College and has completed classes at Indiana University of Pa which includes Child Development, Child Psychology and Introduction to Exceptional Children.
Lori currently works Monday, Wednesday and Friday with the four and five year old students.
Lori has 38 years of experience in the child care industry. She absolutely loves her job, the children, mountain biking, yoga, swimming and reading. She resides with her husband, Michael.
3 year old class Assistant Teacher
4 year old class Assistant Teacher
4 year old class Assistant Teacher
Maite McAnulty
Maite McAnulty is the teacher assistant for the 3-year-old class as well as the Spanish Enrichment teacher for both the 3 and 4 year old classes. She has been teaching Spanish at Zion for 14 years and has been the teacher assistant for four years.
Maite graduated from IUP with degrees in Journalism and Spanish. She is a nat
Maite McAnulty
Maite McAnulty is the teacher assistant for the 3-year-old class as well as the Spanish Enrichment teacher for both the 3 and 4 year old classes. She has been teaching Spanish at Zion for 14 years and has been the teacher assistant for four years.
Maite graduated from IUP with degrees in Journalism and Spanish. She is a native Spanish speaker and loves sharing her language and culture. She has raised her three children to be bilingual, and while her children were students at St. Bernard School, she taught an after school Spanish Club for a few years. She then began teaching Spanish at Zion and shortly after became a substitute teacher here. She understands the importance of having a fun, positive first experience with school.
Maite resides in Indiana with her husband and youngest daughter and enjoys traveling to visit family in Spain and other exciting destinations.
About Us
Classes
REGISTRATION FOR 2025/2026 IS JANUARY 2nd AT 5:30 pm.
Please call 724-465-5770 to register
Classes for three year olds
Tuesday and Thursday $125.00/month
Classes for four year olds
Monday, Wednesday, Friday $170.00/month
All Classes
9AM to 11:30AM OR 12:30PM to 3PM
About our classroom
Qualified Teacher and Aide for each class.
CPR & First Aide Cerified
Limited Class Size TTH (14)/MWF (15)
Enrollment on a first come, first serve basis
Classes are September through May
Facilities
Facilities donated by Zion Lutheran Church as a service to the community. Non-denominational and non-profit. Curriculum is determined by the Director and Teacher.