All staff are certified in First Aid and CPR and are required to obtain the necessary clearances.
Each staff member is also required to obtain the necessary background and abuse checks.

Please take a moment to read our staff members’ information below.

Jackie McGlone


Position: Lead Teacher Young 3 Year Old Class
Background:
Hello, my name is Jackie McGlone and I have been a West Chester resident for the last 20 years. Prior to that, I was a “Jersey girl” having spent most of my childhood and young adult life in the South Jersey area, which is where I first had the opportunity to experience the joys of teaching. My husband, Tom, and I have loved raising our 3 children, Tommy, Kelly and Matthew, now ages 20, 17 and 15, in West Chester and I can hardly believe that I will now have 2 children in college. Our children grow up very quickly and it is partly for that reason that I so enjoy spending time with 3 year olds and welcoming them to their first school experience. My goal is to make their transition to school as smooth and comfortable as possible and help each child to grow in his/her own unique way, reaching their individual potentials while having lots of fun with their “school family.”

Education:
B.A. Degree from Lehigh University
Master’s Degree from Holy Family University
Certification: Elementary Education

 

Position: Lead Teacher 3 Year Old Class

Background information:
Hello, my name is Lori Chermak. I am married to my husband Chris for the past 15 years. I have 2 beautiful children my daughter, Carly, is 13 and my son,
Drew, is 12. We have lived in West Chester for past 14 years. My hobbies are walking, fishing and making crafts.

Education:
Early Childhood Education degree from Delaware Community College

 

Position: 4 Year Old Teacher
Background info:
Hello, my name is Alyssa Anderson. I live in western Chester County with my husband of 26 years, our two daughters, Rachel (22) and Hannah (20) and our 7 cats and two pitbulls! I’m originally from South Jersey. When I’m not teaching I love to cook, scrapbook, read, watch movies and spend time with my family. I love all things Disney and it is our favorite place to vacation. I also love camping and have been a Phillies fan since I was a little girl. I love working with preschoolers. My goal is to help each child meet his/her potential and develop a lifelong love of learning and reading.
Education:
B.A. in Early Childhood Education Kendall College
B.A. in Business Immaculata University

 

Position: Director/Lead Teacher Pre-K

 
Position: Teacher’s Aide

Background Information:

Hello, I am originally from Seoul, South Korea. I have lived in West Chester for little over 11 years with my husband, Henry, and four wonderful children, Alice, 22 years old, Alex, 21 years old, Ryan, 14 years old and Brendan, 10 years old. I am more than happy to be working at Advent. I am learning English from the preschoolers as English is my second language. I enjoy watching & coaching basketball for
Brendan’s team. I played professional basketball for 13 years in Korea.

Education:

Seoul Eun Kwang Girls High School, South Korea

 

Position: Teacher’s Aide

Background Information:

Hello, my name is Kate McCaslin. I am originally from Delaware County and I have lived in West Chester for the past 15 years. My husband, Matt, and I have two wonderful boys, Jake  and Andrew. Both of my sons are Advent Christian Preschool graduates. We have a crazy cat named Chewy. I enjoy attending my son's sporting events, as well as spending time with my family.

Education:

B.A. in Organizational Management from Cabrini College

 

Position:  Teacher’s Aide

Background Information:
Hello, my name is Livia Schmied (Mrs. Libby). I am originally from Jalisco, Mexico. My husband, Bob, and I have two wonderful children, Alex, 22 years old and Max, 8 years old. My husband and both of my children Alex and Max attended Advent Christian Preschool..
I worked at Advent for several years, but took a leave when Max was born. I am happy to be back working with the staff and children.

Education:
ICTMAR, University in Veracruz, Mexico
Certificate in Marine Biology

Position: Teacher’s Aide
Background info:
Hello, my name is Allison Scheerer. I am originally from Portsmouth, RI but I have lived in West Chester, PA from almost 10 years. My husband and I have three beautiful girls: Samantha (9), Natalie (7), and Ava (4). All three of my girls have attended Advent Preschool. Advent is a wonderful school and I am so happy to be a part of it!
Education:
BA in Labor and Industrial Relations from Penn State University