Our Teachers and Staff
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David Spring, Manager David has a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Mansfield University and has completed post-graduate work in Organizational Leadership at Mansfield and in Management from UCLA. David has worked in social service administration for over ten years. His most recent position prior to this was Director of Lycoming/Clinton Head Start. David has been a foster parent and has two daughters. He lives in Muncy and enjoys time spent with his family whether at home or out pursuing an activity. |
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Raelyn Homet, Director of Operations
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Danielle Schmouder, FUN Academy Director Danielle is a graduate of Ashford University, where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education. She received her Director’s Credential through Keystone College. She has been with FUN Academy since their opening and previously Saint John Neumann Regional Academy’s Early Childhood Center. Danielle has over 15 years of experience in the early childhood education field. She resides in Williamsport with her husband, Dustin, their children, Nayla and Ben, and their several dogs and cats. She enjoys spending her time being with her family and relaxing at home watching sports. |
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Samantha Schneider, Assistant Director/School Age Coordinator Samantha is a graduate of Hughesville High School. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, and Special Education from Misericordia University. Samantha has been with FUN Academy since their opening and previously St. John Neumann Regional Academy’s Early Childhood Center. She resides in Unityville with her husband, Josh and their two boys, Beau and Jackson. Samantha enjoys spending her time with her family, reading and doing puzzles. |
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Tara Breneisen, Head Teacher Infant Room I
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Karen Bilby, Assistant Teacher Infant Room I Karen has been with FUN Academy since their opening and previously Saint John Neumann Regional Academy’s Early Childhood Center. She has been working with children for over 15 years. Karen resides in Muncy with her family and her cat, Andy. She enjoys spending her time watching Penn State football and shopping with her family. |
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Lesley Bonnell, Head Teacher Infant Room II
Lesley is a graduate of Pennsylvania College of Technology, where she received her Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education. She did her internship at FUN Academy in the Infant classroom and joined our team in April of 2018. She currently resides in Muncy with her daughter, Hayden. |
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Sophia Shoemaker, Assistant Teacher Infant Room II Sophia is a graduate of Hughesville High School. While in school, Sophia participated in the Lyco CTC program from 2017-2020. Sophia has been with FUN Academy since October 2020 and she resides in Hughesville. She also has a cat, Mila and her hobbies include roller skating, baking and traveling. |
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Allison Gray, Head Teacher Young Toddler Room I Allison is a graduate of Northampton Community College, where she received her Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education. She has worked in the early childhood education field for over 15 years. Allison has been with FUN Academy since September 2018. She resides in Hughesville with her husband, Brent, their three children, Austin, Jace and Riley and their two dogs, Mocha and Joey. Allison enjoys spending her time riding horses, with her family and watching her boys wrestle and play baseball. |
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Tina Mosteller, Assistant Teacher Young Toddler Room I Tina has been with FUN Academy since November 2018 and has over 12 years of experience in early childhood education. She resides in Cogan Station with her family, sons, Lance and Lee, and their dog, Buddy. Tina enjoys spending her time with her family, being outdoors and reading. |
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Alyson Stahlnecker, Head Teacher Young Toddler Room II Alyson is a graduate of Central Dauphin High School. She has been with FUN Academy since September 2020. Alyson was previously employed by another child care facility in the Harrisburg area for 3 years. She currently resides in Muncy with her boyfriend, Andy, her daughter, Grace and their dog, Easton. She enjoys spending her free time hunting, fishing and spending time with her family. |
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Alisha Rider, Assistant Teacher Young Toddler Room II Alisha is a graduate of Sullivan County High School and has some college experience. She has several nieces and nephews and enjoys spending time with children. Alisha has been with FUN Academy since August 2020 and resides in Eagles Mere. She has a cat Sophia and enjoys spending her time hunting, crafting and with her family. |
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Jennifer Kilbourn, Head Teacher Older Toddler Room I Jennifer has been with FUN Academy since their opening and previously Saint John Neumann Regional Academy’s Early Childhood Center. She resides in Hughesville with her son, Seth, and has an adult daughter, Lyndsay. Jenn enjoys spending her time riding bikes, kayaking with her family, evening walks, photography and spending time with her family and friends. |
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Sarah Pantoja, Assistant Teacher Older Toddler Room I Sarah is a graduate of Pennsylvania College of Technology where she received her degree for Medical Assistant. She has her Child Development Associate (CDA) and has been with FUN Academy since January 2018. Sarah resides in Muncy with her children, Sergio and Amy. She enjoys spening her time cooking, sewing and reading. |
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Rebecca Byerly, Head Teacher Older Toddler Room II Rebecca has her Child Development Associate (CDA) and has been with FUN Academy since their opening and previously Saint John Neumann Regional Academy’s Early Childhood Center. She resides in Pennsdale with her boyfriend, Derek, his children, and their dog, Lexie. Becca enjoys spending her time playing basketball, playing softball, riding horses and hunting. |
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Karina Hack – Assistant Teacher Older Toddler Room II
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Michelle Rothrock, Head Teacher Preschool Room II Michelle has been with FUN Academy since September 2019. She previously went to cosmetology school. Michelle worked at BlaST IU 17 in Preschool at Muncy for four years and also previously worked at a family ran daycare. She resides in Hughesville with her husband, Tom, and her sons, Trever and Alex and their two dogs, Bristol and Rocky. She also has a grandson, Aceton, whom she absolutely adores. Michelle loves to spend time with her family, traveling and taking pictures. She also enjoys scrapbooking. She comes from a large family and has always been the aunt and friend to her extended family and friend’s children. If she were to ever go back to college, she would go back to be a teacher. |
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Karla Schooley, Assistant Teacher Preschool Room II Karla is a high school graduate and has been involved in childcare for the past 15+ years. Karla came to us from another facility and we are so grateful to have her. She has been with FUN Academy since July 2020. Karla currently resides in Watsontown with her wonderful partner, Tim. She shares his four children and three grandchildren. In Karla’s free time she enjoys spending time with family and photography. Some fun facts about Miss Karla are she milks cows on a local farm, she enjoys playing games with her family and she has 3 brothers and 4 sisters! |
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Penny Spring, Head Teacher Pre K Room Penny is a graduate of Cedar Crest College where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Elementary Education. She has been with FUN Academy since May 2018. Prior to that, Penny spent her time as a substitute teacher and working in Montessori schools for over 20 years. She resides in Picture Rocks with her dog, Daniel, and has a daughter, Abigail and son-in-law, JR. Penny enjoys spending her time gardening, making stained glass, camping, and she is also a certified Aromatherapist. |
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Savanna Bennett, Assistant Teacher Pre K Room Savanna is a graduate of Montgomery High School. She has been with FUN Academy since November 2018. Savanna was a substitute for Montgomery and previously babysat and cared for the elderly. Savanna currently resides in Montgomery and enjoys spending her time drinking hot chocolate and reading. |
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Allyson Allen, Floater Allyson is a recent graduate of the Agora Cyber Charter School and has been with FUN Academy since February 2021. Ali has experience with babysitting a multitude of ages and has a passion for working with young children. She currently resides in Muncy and her boyfriend and her share a dog, Arrow Rose. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, traveling and driving around. |
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Baylor Garverick, Floater Baylor is a graduate of Muncy High School and has been with FUN Academy since their opening. He resides in Muncy with his family and enjoys spending time with his three sisters, one brother and dog. Baylor enjoys spending his time playing board games, chess and just being weird.
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Kathryn Heim, Floater Miss Kay is our very own center Grammy. Miss Kay originally went to school to be a hair dresser and has previously worked in childcare at the YMCA. She has since retired and joined the FUN family in November of 2017 to help assist in the Infant I classroom. Miss Kay currently resides in Montoursville and has multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren. In Miss Kay’s free time she enjoys reading and sewing.
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Wendy Fogleman, LPN Wendy is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and has been with FUN Academy since their opening. Wendy resides in Montoursville with her two dogs, Kaine and Kierra. She has two adult sons, Eric, his wife Annie, Marc, his wife Becky, and four grandchildren. Wendy enjoys spending her time reading, gardening, canning and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. |
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Jordan Homet, Food Services Director Jordan is the Director of Food Service for Families United Network and has been with FUN for several years. He is a graduate of Pennsylvania College of Technology where he earned his Associates degree in Culinary Arts. He has spent many years working in the culinary field. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Raelyn and they reside in Williamsport with their three cats. Jordan enjoys spending time outdoors, either tinkering or enjoying nature.
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Debra Fuller, FUN Academy Cook Debra has been with FUN Academy since August 2019. She has previously been a cook at Columbia Hotel, Fox’s and was a caregiver at Comfort Keepers. Miss Deb resides in Duboistown with her husband, Greg, and their two dogs, she also has two adult sons, Shane and Evan. Deb absolutely loves her job, is an incredible baker and enjoys spending her time gardening and saving stray animals. |