ST. JOHN NEUMANN SCHOOL - Key Persons


Amanda Schein

Job Titles:
  • Class Teacher
Amanda came to the St. John Neumann School for Children and Families in June of 2021 with 7 years of experience in childcare serving children and families in the Elizabethtown area. She holds a bachelor's degree in Children and Family Ministries from Lancaster Bible College and she enjoys watching children grow and develop - each in their own unique way. Amanda lives in Lancaster with her husband, young daughter and a Morki named Piper, and has a passion for music.

Amy Seeger

Job Titles:
  • Class Teacher

Ana Elliot

Job Titles:
  • Co - Teacher

Carissa Noel

Job Titles:
  • Co - Teacher

Cassandra Behrens

Job Titles:
  • Class Teacher

Claudia Chavez

Job Titles:
  • Co - Teacher

Kathleen Bierbower

Job Titles:
  • Director - Family Services
Kathleen joined CHI St. Joseph Children's Health as a Family Wellness Case Manager with the Behavioral Health team in July 2018. In 2021, Kathleen transitioned to her current role as a Resource Coordinator with CHI St. Joseph Children's Health's Healthy Communities Initiatives. She primarily supports the children and families enrolled at the St. John Neumann School for Children & Families. Prior to working at CHI St. Joseph Children's Health, she spent eight years working with adjudicated youth and their families. Kathleen graduated from Kutztown University with a Master's in Social Work. She grew up in northeast Pennsylvania and moved to Lancaster after college. In her spare time she enjoys reading, spending time with her husband and son along with their dog, as well as exploring in and around Lancaster.

Kelly Farrell

Job Titles:
  • Co - Teacher
Kelly comes to the St. John Neumann School for Children and Families with 3 years of experience in childcare. She earned her bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education at York College of Pennsylvania. In her free time she loves to sing and read.

Kristy Humbert

Job Titles:
  • Co - Teacher
Kristy has been working in Early Childhood since 2007. She is an Assistant Teacher in the Blooms classroom. She has a passion for creativity and helps "water" the children in her care to bloom each and every day. Kristy is pursuing her degree in Early Childhood Education. In her free time she enjoys sewing, painting and taking care of her plants and two fur babies.

Liz Cauchon

Job Titles:
  • Class Teacher

Maddie Lehr

Job Titles:
  • Class Teacher

Madisyn Bender

Job Titles:
  • Class Teacher
Madisyn has worked with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers for the past 9 years. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Education from Millersville University in 2021.

Nicole Marcello

Job Titles:
  • Class Teacher
Nicole has 11 years of experience in the early childhood education field, serving families in Lancaster and Dauphin counties, and teaching children of all ages from birth through kindergarten. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Millersville University. Nicole is happy to be serving her hometown of Columbia. She looks forward to supporting our community and young children as they explore, learn, and grow!

Sarah Jeffery

Job Titles:
  • Manager - Community Engagement

Susan Cooper

Job Titles:
  • Co - Teacher

Tira Wooten

Job Titles:
  • Co - Teacher

Zulaika Febo-Young

Job Titles:
  • Co - Teacher