OUR STAFF All staff are certified in First Aid and CPR and are required to obtain the necessary clearances. Please take a moment to read our staff members’ information below. Luci Keeler  Position: Director/Lead Teacher Pre-K class Background Information: I have many years of experience teaching preschool, Kindergarten Enrichment, Sunday School, Science Explorers and more. I've the pleasure of being a part of the Advent Christian Preschool family since 2011. I was hired as the director in 2013. My husband Lee and I have lived in West Chester for about 15 years. We have two wonderful children—Kevin who is 12 and Katie who is 8. Kevin attends Fugett Middle School while Katie attends Glen Acres Elementary. I enjoy attending our children’s sporting and school events. In addition I like to bake, read and, of course, teach! Education: B.A. from DeSales University Certification: Secondary Education-Social Studies Ashley Callahan  Position: Lead Teacher 4 Year Old Class Background Information: Hello, My name is Ashley Callahan. I grew up in Philadelphia, but I have lived in West Chester for the past six years. I have always loved working with children, and I am so grateful to be able to do that at Advent. I have been lucky enough to work at Advent for the past two years, and I am so excited to continue my journey here! Education: B.S. in Education from West Chester University Certification: Early Grades (Pre-K - 4th Grade) Sara Kim (Sun)  Position: Lead Teacher 4 Year Old Class 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 Livia Schmied  Position: Lead Teacher 3 year old class Background Information: Hello, my name is Livia Schmied (Mrs. Livy). 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 Kate McCaslin  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 Allison Scheerer  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 Sydney Place  Background Info: Hello, my name is Sydney Place. I am a junior at West Chester University where I am dual majoring in Early Grades and Special Education. I love living in West Chester during the school year and spending time with my friends. When I’m not at school, I enjoy being at home with my family and five dogs! I also enjoy hiking, shopping, and going to the gym. I am super excited to work with Advent Christian Preschool for this upcoming school year! |