Maggie Biggs
Director
Email: mbiggs.acp@gmail.com
Maggie Biggs is the Director of Apostles Community Preschool. Maggie is a graduate of James Madison University with a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies and Early Childhood Education. Mrs. Biggs taught first and second grade at Brownstown Elementary (Conestoga Valley SD) and third grade at Fairfax County Public Schools (Virginia). She and her husband are parents to four young boys (two of whom were former ACP students; one a future student). Mrs. Biggs is also an ACP alum! Maggie is an active parishioner of St. Leo the Great Church and is a third grade catechist in the Parish School of Religion.
Jeannie Clausen
Assistant Director
Email: jclausen.acp@gmail.com
Jeannie has studied Elementary Education and Special Education at both Kutztown and Millersville Universities. She worked as a Kindergarten Paraeducator in School District of Lancaster for 3 years before becoming a full-time stay-at-home mom. All 3 of her sons have graduated from ACP. Jeannie is a member of Church of the Apostles and has been active in many aspects of the church. She also enjoys being the TTh Pink Bear Teacher.
Megan May
Yellow Bear Teacher
Megan earned her B.S. from Villanova University and her Master’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Pennsylvania. She taught in public schools in grades K–4 for five years prior to joining the team at Apostles Community Preschool. Her two children are graduates of ACP, and her family attends Sacred Heart Church.
“Children may forget what you said, children may forget what you did, but children will never forget how you made them FEEL!” Carl Buechner
Ashley Bole
Yellow Bear Assistant
Ashley earned a Bachelor Degree in Marketing from West Liberty University in West Virginia. Both her son and daughter graduated from Apostles Community Preschool. When her children attended ACP, Ashley was an active member of Parent Council and instrumental in fundraising for our current playground. Ashley is currently an active hockey mom and involved in her children’s PTO.
“A great way to learn about a child is through art. Their imagination and creativity is priceless.”
Katie Calderone
Blue Bear Teacher
Katie graduated from Millersville University with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. After graduation she was a director and teacher at Tender Love and Care in Harrisburg. Katie also taught Title I Reading for two years and second grade for six years at Pequea Valley School District. During that time she was named a Commended First Year Teacher for the state of Pennsylvania and recommended for the Sallie Mae First Year Teacher Award. Katie’s youngest daughter is an Apostles alum. Her family attends Zion Lutheran Church where Katie is a Bible School leader.
“I look forward to being a part of the wonderful journey the Blue Bears will have each year as they laugh, create, make new discoveries, and prepare for kindergarten.”
Erin Sardina
Blue Bear Assistant
Erin received a B.S. in Healthcare Administration and has a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Temple University. She worked as an Occupational Therapist for eight years before becoming a stay-at-home mom. She and her husband are proud parents to three children: Addie (9), Charlotte (6), and JT (4), with their youngest currently attending Apostles Community Preschool. She spent some time at ACP last year as a Substitute Teacher and a Parent Council member. She’s very excited to be an assistant at ACP and looks forward to helping our pre-k students have a fun and enriching school year!
“Every child is a different kind of flower, and all together make this world a beautiful garden.” – Unknown
Michelle Reich
Orange Bear Teacher
Michelle DiDomenico Reich holds a Master’s in Elementary Education with a certificate in Early Education as well a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary English Education, all from Millersville University. Prior to joining the staff at Apostles Community Preschool, Michelle worked at a child-care center as well as a public school for five years. She and her husband have four children, all of whom have attended or are currently enrolled at ACP. Michelle herself is an alumnus of Apostles Preschool with lots of preschool memories. Michelle is a member of Hempfield United Methodist Church.
“I look forward to creating life-long memories for all of your children as well. I truly believe children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play, children learn how to learn!”
Jessica Pavelko
Orange Bear Assistant
Jessica earned a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration from Messiah University. She operated her own business over the years and served the Lancaster community in a number of capacities through a number of Boards and committees. Both of her children, Olivia (12) and Isaac (9) graduated from Apostles Community Preschool. After COVID, Jessica homeschooled her son and daughter for one year and her daughter for an additional year. During that time she also started serving as the troop leader for her daughter’s Girl Scout troop. Through these combined experiences she decided she wanted to venture into education, specifically at ACP because of her fond memories of the preschool. Jessica and her family are members of Community Fellowship Church in Lancaster, PA.
“Together may we give our children the roots to grow and wings to fly.” – Anonymous
Janelle Sebergandio
Green Bear Teacher
Janelle is a graduate of HACC with an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. She worked in child care with 2 year olds for 8 years before becoming a stay at home Mom. She and her husband have 3 children. All of her children attended ACP where she was involved with the Parent Council. Janelle is also an Alum of Apostles Preschool. She is a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church.
“I am so excited to be back working with children and being a part of their learning adventure as well as working with such amazing teachers.”
Hannah Royer
Green Bear Assistant
Hannah has her B.A. in Biology with a minor in Environmental Studies from Washington & Jefferson College. She worked as a youth mentor and alternative education assistant at a center for youth at risk, an outreach educator with the Philadelphia Zoo, and a water quality chemist before becoming a stay at home mom. She has also been the Wacky Wednesday coordinator at Church of the Apostles the past several summers. Hannah’s husband and their two children are ACP Alums. She loved the experiences her children had at ACP and decided to help as a substitute after they were both attending school full time. She is very excited to officially join ACP as an assistant and help the current preschool children have a fun learning experience!
Deborah Franck
Red Bear Teacher
Deborah graduated from the University of Richmond with a B.A. in English, and from Mary Washington University with a Master’s in Elementary Education. She previously taught kindergarten in Richmond, VA, and was a children’s librarian at Elanco Library in New Holland. Deborah is a member of Hempfield United Methodist Church. She and her husband are the parents of three children.
“The best part of my day is when I see the light go on in a child’s eyes and I can see how delighted they are to have discovered something new.”
Karen Youtz
Red Bear Assistant
Karen is a graduate of Millersville University, with a B.S. in Communications and minor in English. She and her husband are the parents of two children, both of whom attended Apostles Community Preschool. Ms. Youtz was an active member of the ACP Parent Council. She attends Church of the Apostles, where she teaches Sunday School and helps with Vacation Bible School.
“I am excited to be joining all the wonderful ACP Bears on their preschool adventure!”
Jill Raspanti
Red Bear Assistant
Jill graduated from West Chester University with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. Her children attended ACP and she was an active member of Parent Council and a sub while they were here. Jill has been a stay at home mom and is excited to join the team and remain part of the ACP family.
“I am so excited to join such an amazing group of teachers and be part of creating a memorable learning experience for the students!”
Stephanie Moore
Purple Bear Teacher
Stephanie graduated from Millersville University with a B.S. in Special Education. Before teaching at ACP, Stephanie taught learning support in the 9-12th grade setting. Stephanie attends Church of the Apostles, where she and her family are active participants in many activities. Both of Stephanie’s children are graduates of Apostles Community Preschool.
“Preschool is such a fun and magical time for children. I love helping them realize how fun learning can be and that they are doing it while they are involved in playing and being with their friends at this incredible school!
Christina Frey
Purple Bear Assistant
Christina is thrilled to be joining the ACP staff after being a stay-at-home mom for the past 11 years. She and her husband have three children, all of whom are graduates of ACP. While her children attended ACP, Christina was heavily involved in the preschool, serving as Parent Council co-president, volunteering for various preschool events, and working as a substitute teacher and summer camp assistant. She is also an active volunteer at her children’s elementary school, working in the classrooms alongside the teachers and as the PTO secretary. She is excited to work with many of the littlest preschoolers here at ACP and to continue to work alongside the amazing staff at the school!
Jeannie Clausen
TTH Pink Bear Teacher
Jeannie has studied Elementary Education and Special Education at both Kutztown and Millersville Universities. She worked as a Kindergarten Paraeducator in School District of Lancaster for 3 years before becoming a full time stay at home mom. All 3 of her sons have graduated ACP. Jeannie is a member of Church of the Apostles and has been active in many aspects of the church.
“Apostles Community Preschool was such a blessing to my family as my children moved through the program. I love that I now get to be on this side of making ACP the best experience for not only the children, but their families as a whole!”
Brittanie Grazer
MWF Pink Bear Teacher
Brittanie Grazer holds a degree in Elementary Education from Grand Canyon University, and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Reading. Brittanie worked at ACP as a blue bear assistant several years ago and is so happy to be back to Apostles. Prior to her return to Apostles Community Preschool, she taught fifth grade and was a kindergarten assistant. She and her husband have one child, who is currently enrolled at ACP. Brittanie is an alumnus of Apostles Preschool.
Katie Enoch
Pink Bear Assistant
Katie is a graduate of Millersville University, with a B.S. in Business, concentration in Accounting. Prior to
becoming a full time stay at home mom, she worked as an auditor and a tax analyst for ten years. She
and her husband are parents to three children, two of whom have attended ACP and one who is
currently enrolled at ACP. She attends LCBC Manheim, and has served as a volunteer with the 3-5 year
olds, and currently volunteers with K-4 th graders. Her family has had an amazing experience at ACP, and
Katie is excited about joining the staff and giving other children the same experience.
