About the Staff
All Harleysville Learning Center pre-school teachers are Pennsylvania State Certified and have degrees in Early Children or Elementary Education. All staff members are certified in first aid and CPR.
Teachers are teamed with assistant teachers and/or aides to provide each child with individual attention. All educational programs are supervised by the Director.
Teachers welcome and encourage parents to stop in to discuss their child's work, progress, and development.
Director
Miss Colleen
Hello, my name is Miss Colleen and I have been the Director for Harleysville Learning Center since September 2009. I am very passionate about working with children and love being a part of the HLC family. Established in 1992, our center offers children a nurturing and supportive environment in which to grow, play and learn. We are proudly part of the Keystone Stars program.
I have a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood/ Elementary Education and a Master's degree in Educational Administration, both from Temple University. I live in Doylestown with my husband Garry, and three children, Dylan (16), Justin (13), and Lauren (9).
I welcome you to the HLC family and am looking forward to sharing my days with your child and watching them grow.
Infants
Miss Sam
I'm Miss Sam. I am currently in my 3rd year of college studying Early Childhood Development. I work as one of the teachers in the Infant Room. Outside of work, I enjoy hanging out with friends and watching Pittsburgh Steelers football.
Toddlers
Miss Carol
Hello, I'm Miss Carol. I have been working here at HLC for 9-1/2 years. During my years here, I have worked not only as a Lead Teacher, but also as an Assistant to the Teacher and to the Director. Through the years, I have watched the children grow from an infant to a school age student. I have been asked in the past what child is my favorite at the center. My honest reply is that they are all my favorites. I really enjoy working at HLC.
I am married with 3 children and 5 grandchildren who I enjoying watching them grow. One of my best interests is being with my grandchildren. Other hobbies are reading, cooking, bike riding, sewing, and being at the pool with my grandchildren.
Two's
Miss Keturah
Hello, my name is Miss Keturah. I have been working at Harleysville Learning Center for 4 years and have been in the early childhood field for 8 years. I earned my Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education from Montgomery County Community College in December 2011. I am the Two Year Old Teacher here at HLC. I have worked with all the different age groups here at the center and the Two's have stolen my heart. Every day is an exciting adventure!
When I am not working, I enjoy going shopping, spending time with my family and friends, reading novels, and going to the beach.
Pre-K
Miss Brittany
I started teaching pre-kindergarten at Harleysville Learning Center in 2010. I enjoy teaching children of all ages but I have found my passion with the three and four year olds that I teach every day. I graduated from Shippensburg University in May 2010 with my Bachelor of Science in elementary education and early childhood education. I grew up in Hatfield and currently live there now.
In my free time I enjoy reading, working out at the gym, and spending time with my 3 year old dog, Ellie.
Miss Pam
Hello, my name is Miss Pam. I graduated from Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina in May 2011. I received my bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Psychology. I have worked at Harleysville Learning Center for the past four summers as a lifeguard and counselor. This is the first year that I am working during the school year. I am an assistant teacher in the Pre-K room, and I am also an assistant in the Infant room. I enjoy teaching children, and I look forward to working with your children as well!
Kindergarten
Miss Vicki
Hi, my name is Miss Vicki. I am the kindergarten teacher, before and after school care teacher and summer camp director here at Harleysville Learning Center (HLC). I began working at HLC in August of 2009, and I enjoy my job immensely. Where else can I spend my days doing such fun stuff like singing, finger-painting, building with Lego's, reading picture books, swimming, and especially being a participant in the growth of each and every child who enters my room?
I knew I wanted to become a teacher since I was a young girl which was many moons ago. My first grade teacher had a real strong impact on my life, and I would not be where I am today without her influence. She took me under her wing and collaboratively worked with my family on my weak points as a learner. Needless to say, I advanced to second grade with no issues, continued passing with flying colors, and graduated high school at age 17 alongside my peers.
I attended Bucks County Community College (BCCC) soon after graduating high school, and thus began my teaching career. It took me quite a few years to complete the education program at BCCC, as I only took a couple classes at a time while working full-time. In 2002, I transferred to Temple University in Ambler and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education. I am state certified to teach both early childhood and elementary education.
I live in Lansdale with my better half, Mario and our amazing daughter, Michelle who was born on May 2nd, 2005. They both inspire me every day. In my free-time, I like to swim, compete against my daughter in the Wii game, Just Dance, ride my bike, and sing Lady Gaga songs.
I believe it takes a village to raise a child. I believe everyone involved in a child's life is responsible for the child's growth. I consider myself a lifelong learner and really enjoy learning new things everyday as a teacher here at HLC.
Miss Terry
Hello, my name is Miss Terry. It is my pleasure to be working at Harleysville Learning Center as the Assistant Teacher in the Kindergarten Class. In the summer I teach the art and craft lessons for the summer camp program "Camp Wonderfun".
I have been teaching and working with children for over twenty years. My years of experience working with children ranges from taking care of infants, toddlers, Pre-K, Kindergarten and young school age children. Throughout the years, I have attended numerous workshops and seminars on the development of childhood learning and behaviors. I am annually certified in CPR and Fire Safety.
My years here at Harleysville Learning Center began in 1998 until 2005, when my husband's job relocated us to Houston, Texas. While living in Texas, I taught a pre-kindergarten class for four years. My family was relocated back to this area in 2009. After living out of the area for four years, I returned to Harleysville Learning Center in 2009. I now reside in Sellersville with my husband Mike. We have three grown sons, Michael, Gregory and Andrew. Michael lives in Harleysville as well as Gregory and his wife Desirae. Our youngest son Andrew attends the University of Texas in San Antonio, Texas. During my years of teaching I have enjoyed being able to see each child grow, develop and mature. It has been my pleasure to be a part of the Harleysville Learning Center staff.
