The STAFF AND teachers Pray everyday for our children and the school.
Virginia Davis has been the Preschool's director since January, 2021. Long before serving in this role, Virginia was first a parent to four children who attended our preschool, served as chair of the preschool’s board at two different times and was the preschool’s interim director in the fall of 2019. She is a graduate of George Mason University in Fairfax, VA with a degree in Government and Politics. Virginia and her husband Brett have been members of Narberth Presbyterian Church since 2007, and they live in Wynnewood. She is committed to working alongside our wonderful teaching staff to provide a loving, joyful school foundation for our children and a supportive community for our parents and caregivers. She loves connecting with families so feel free to reach out anytime to preschool@narberthpres.org.
5-Day Pre-Kindergarten
Melissa Callan (Mrs. Callan) has been our Lead 5 day PreK teacher since September, 2021. She graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Elementary Education and taught PreK for four years before taking some time off to raise her two children and take on some other ventures. Melissa loves being in the classroom and preparing our oldest preschoolers for kindergarten. In her free time, Melissa loves to read, take long walks and spend time with friends. She is mom to Alice and Owen and lives in Gladwyne.
Maureen Russell (Miss Maureen) has been the assistant teacher in 5-day PreK since September, 2022, and she loves being part of our school’s loving Christian community. Maureen graduated from Temple University with a Fine Arts Degree, and she enjoys working with Melissa helping to prepare our PreK children for Kindergarten. In her free time, Maureen enjoys yoga, taking long walks with her dogs and spending time with her family, especially her four children.
3-Day and 5-Day Younger Threes
Seble Ze
in (Ms. Seble) has been the Lead teacher for our young three year old class since 2023. Prior to her current role, Seble served as an assistant teacher with our Early Years class for eight years where she worked closely with our youngest preschoolers in their first school experience. She also leads our Junior Camp group in the summer. Seble was previously a flight attendant before taking time off to raise her two children who are now in college. Seble loves working with our preschoolers to ensure they have a nurturing and fun early education experience. She also works in Lunch Bunch in the afternoon. When she isn’t in the classroom, Seble enjoys cooking and spending time with her family.
Leigh Haakenson (Miss Leigh) is an Assistant Teacher at NPC Christian Preschool for our Young Three Years class. Leigh has been part of the preschool since 2019, and she also led our summer camp as Camp Director for 3 years. Leigh grew up in Narberth then worked in Washington, DC, as a Human Resources professional for several years before returning to Narberth in 2018. Leigh graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and English, and she is a single mother of two children. Leigh loves working with children, and when she isn’t in the classroom she enjoys gardening, attending church at NPC, and supporting local organizations and efforts to protect open space in Narberth.
Gaby Kasmer (Miss Gaby) has been an assistant teacher in our Younger Three Years class since 2023. Prior to her current role, Gaby was a substitute teacher at NPC for several years and also taught at Penn Wynne Presbyterian Preschool. In her free time, Gaby enjoys running, hiking with her family and dog Bella and loves to travel!
3-Day Pre-Kindergarten
Dee Fulginitti (Mrs. Fulginitti) leads our 3-day PreK class, and has been a devoted teacher at NPC Christian Preschool for 30 years! Dee and her husband Tony have two children and two grandchildren. After retiring from a career as a pediatric nurse, Dee spent some time home raising her children before joining the staff at NPC Christian Preschool. Her own two children and her granddaughter attended here. Dee loves working with children, and she finds much joy in watching them grow and learn as they prepare to move on to Kindergarten. When she’s not at preschool, Dee enjoys cooking, gardening, knitting and spending time with her family.
Maggie Hook (Miss Maggie) is the assistant teacher in our 3-Day Pre-K class and worked at NPC Christian Preschool from 2010-2018 and returned in 2023. She lives in Narberth and in her free time enjoys spending time with her family and cats, taking long walks through her neighborhood, and visiting the beach and local arboretums.
5-Day Older Threes
Liz McAnally (Mrs. Mac) is the lead teacher of the 5-day Older Threes/Young Fours class. She joined NPC Christian Preschool in 2021, but Liz has taught preschool and kindergarten enrichment for over 25 years. She attended Cabrini College and received her Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education. In her free time, Liz enjoys spending time with her husband, three boys, and adorable dog, Molly!
Liliana Mironidis (Mrs. M) is the teacher’s assistant in the 5-day Older Threes/Young Fours class. Lil has been at NPC Christian Preschool since 2010 working with our three year olds and preK aged children. She loves watching our preschool children grow, and she believes we can learn a lot from preschoolers! Lil has been married for more than 35 years and has two adult children. She loves spending time with her family, her dog, cooking, gardening, walking and traveling to new places near and far.
Early Years
Lisa Paninos (Mrs. Paninos) is the lead teacher for our Early Years program for children who are entering preschool for the first time. Lisa was born in Louisville, Kentucky and grew up in Southern Indiana, where she studied early childhood education at Indiana University. Lisa and her husband Greg live in Narberth and have one son, Alex. Lisa has been working at NPC Christian Preschool since 2007 and in the toddler program since 2009! She also works in Lunch Bunch in the afternoons. In her spare time, Lisa loves interior decorating, alternative music, gourmet cooking, movies and going to the beach, but most of all she loves babies and little ones! She really loves teaching our littlest preschoolers.
Kelly Kuhar (Miss Kelly) is an Assistant Teacher at NPC Christian Preschool for our Early Years Program in the morning and for our PreK Enrichment class in the afternoon. Kelly was born and raised in Havertown, and currently lives in Narberth with her husband and four children. Her younger three children attended school at NPC from 2020-2024 before graduating to Belmont Hills. While she is not at the preschool Kelly enjoys live music, gardening and hiking with her family.
Charlotte Prince (Miss Charlotte) works with our Early Years program. She is French and has been living in Philadelphia since the end of 2019. Charlotte is the mother of 4 children aged 13 to 3. She studied nursing in France and then specialized in working with children. She worked for 6 years with abused children and 5 years in a daycare in France. She loves ecology, nature and outdoor sports.
3-Day Older Threes
Jennifer Toland (Mrs. Toland) teaches our 3-day Older Three/Young Four year olds. She has been a dedicated staff member at the preschool for 30 years and is a member of Narberth Presbyterian Church. Jen attended the Art Institute of Philadelphia and Delaware County Community College. She lives in Havertown with her husband Michael and has two grown daughters and two grandchildren. In her spare time, Jen enjoys gardening and all types of art media.
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ishori Fernandes (Mrs. Fernandes) has been part of NPC Christian Preschool since 2012 as an assistant with our older threes/young fours class and kindergarten enrichment. Kishori loves working with young children and finds her experience as an assistant teacher joyful and rewarding. She lives in Merion Station with her husband Terence, and they have two daughters currently in college. In her spare time, Kishori enjoys travelling, cooking and yoga.
3-Day Pre-Kindergarten Enrichment
Sarah Comstock (Miss Sarah) lives in Narberth, PA, with her husband and their 3 daughters. Sarah leads our oldest preschoolers in the afternoon in our 3-Day PreK Enrichment program, in which the children spend time engaging themselves and the world around them, through hands-on activities, with creativity, curiosity, patience and love. Sarah is also currently enrolled in Montgomery County Community College pursuing a degree in Psychology and she loves having the opportunity to help these young learners grow and develop a sense of belonging within the preschool. In addition, Sarah has been our school's music teacher since 2021. She is passionate about helping young people discover the sounds of music and where they come from, not only from instruments we hear around us, but also the ones within our bodies: our voices, heartbeats, lungs, hands and feet, etc. Sarah believes that God gave music to all of creation, so we might experience closer connection with God, within ourselves, and in community.
Kelly Kuhar (bio above) is the assistant in 3-Day PreK Enrichment.
5-Day Pre-Kindergarten Enrichment
Joanne Siciliano (Miss Joanne) leads our 5-day PreK enrichment class. She began her teaching career at the high school level, and while raising her six children, was a frequent classroom and HSA volunteer. For over 30 years Joanne has operated a home-based lactation support business assisting local families. Recently she has been a substitute teacher in preschool through eighth grade, and a lead 5-day PreK teacher. She loves facilitating hands-on, creative experiences where children can get messy, explore, ask questions, and learn through stories, play, and everyday discoveries. Joanne, who lives in Ardmore with her husband, enjoys walking, reading, and spending time with her ever-growing family.
Monica Hernandez-Truitt (Miss Monica) is the assistant teacher in our 3-day afternoon PreKindergarten Enrichment class. Monica is a Mexican-born architect and landscape designer with a Master’s in Landscape Design from Columbia University, and her work has focused on creating thoughtful, inclusive spaces that bring people and communities together. A mother of two boys, Monica has a deep appreciation for children’s curiosity, creativity, and natural sense of wonder. Her love of culture, exploration, and family adventures inspired her to write Mexico City with Kids, a children’s travel guide that encourages families to explore, learn, and connect through meaningful experiences. Monica enjoys learning alongside children through play, exploration, art, and hands-on experiences, and brings a creative and nurturing approach to working with young children.
Lunch Bunch
Jennifer Roykouff (Miss Jennifer) joined the staff of NPC Christian Preschool in 2023. She serves as a Lunch Bunch Assistant teacher and she teaches Bible periodically during the school year. Jennifer graduated with a degree in Business Management from Saint Joseph's College of Maine and spent 30 years in Corporate Banking serving the Small Business Community. In August 2023, Jennifer felt called to leave Banking and pursue her passion for working with kids. Jennifer has been actively involved in the Children's Ministry Program at NPC for over 20 years, teaching Sunday School, participating in the Children's Ministry Committee and supporting program initiatives. She loves working with the kids on creative crafts and activities. She has been a Member of NPC for over 25 years, meeting her husband, Tim Roykouff, NPC Business Administrator, at the church. They reside in Upper Darby. In addition to finding joy in working with the kids, Jennifer loves spending time with her family, cheering her son, Liam, on at his Football and Lacrosse games and more recently becoming a first-time grandmother to her beautiful granddaughter, Evie Rose.
Lisa Paninos and Seble Zein (bios above) also work in Lunch Bunch.
Karin Waller (Mrs. Waller) is our school bookkeeper and floater. Karin has been part of NPC Christian Preschool for more than 20 years in several different teaching and administrative positions. She is your resource for tuition questions at kwaller@narberthpres.org, and as floater she may be in your child’s classroom helping out over the course of the school year. Karin has two adult children and three grandchildren that she enjoys spending a lot of time with. Karin and her husband also operate a small church out of their home.
Erica Sovin (Miss Erica) joined the staff of NPC Christian Preschool in September, 2023 and serves as our building substitute. Erica is a graduate of Rider University and lives in Ardmore with her husband and three children. She is enthusiastic about working with children and is committed to helping our preschoolers develop and grow to be ready for Kindergarten when they leave our preschool. Erica is also an avid animal lover and spends time working with rescues and fostering dogs.
Danielle Kauffman (Miss Danielle), NPC’s Children’s Director, leads monthly Bible classes with our preschool children. As Director of Children’s Ministries, Danielle helps children learn more about God’s amazing love for them. Through Bible stories, scripture, song and play children have fun while learning more about who God is and how He cares for them.