Kindergarten | Pre-Kindergarten 3 and 5 Day | Preschool:  3's | Terrific Two's Program |   Administration

Pre-Kindergarten

There will not be a Kindergarten Class for 2008-2009.

Barbara Rhine (Music Teacher)

Barbara has been with Jack and Jill since 1977. Her love of music is evident from her days at Lebanon Valley College and the hours spent developing children's music programs. Barbara and her husband have two married children and three grandchildren. She is very active in the music program at her church and provides private music instruction at her home.

Pre-Kindergarten

Rita Moore ( Co - Founder of the school and Science Teacher )

Rita Moore and Carol Maurer founded Jack and Jill in 1970, having classes in their homes. Rita and Carol continued to grow and improve the school, the program and  with their "love of teaching" they graduated to this current facility and location - 280 Hillcrest Rd, Lebanon, in 1998.

Although semi-retired, Rita still continues with her love of teaching - being involved in teaching Science to the Pre K program students. Her love for teaching, students and Science has made this a wonderful learning experience for all of her students. Science comes "alive" as Rita creates her very own Science World for students, a wonderful learning experience.

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Pre-Kindergarten

Beth Achey

(Pre-Kindergarten, 5-Day Teacher)

Beth is a graduate of Immaculata College with a degree in Elementary Education and a BA degree in Psychology.   She is currently earning her Master's degree in Technology. Beth lives with her husband and children in Myerstown.  She has been a substitute teacher at Jack and Jill in the past.  Her hobbies include , reading, exercising, walking, and spending time with her 9 year old son.

Debbie Kauffman

(Pre-Kindergarten, 5-Day Teacher)

Debbie is a graduate of Edinboro University with a degree in Elementary Education.  She earned her Master's degree in Teaching and Curriculum from Penn State University with a Reading Specialist Certificate.  She has taught both kindergarten and first grade in the Lower Dauphin School District.  Debbie lives with her husband and three children, Ryan, Mariah, and Jenah in Lebanon.  She has been a substitute teacher at Jack and Jill in the past.  Her hobbies include scrapbooking, reading, exercising, bible study at her church, and spending time with her children.  Two of her children are Jack and Jill alumni.

Susan Fenstermaker

(Pre-Kindergarten, 3-Day Teacher)

Susan is a graduate of Millersville University with a degree in Music Education and she earned her Master's degree in Elementary Education in 2003.   She has taught elementary vocal music in the Reading School District for 8 years previously. Susan lives with her husband and two children, Eve and Seth in Lebanon.  Her hobbies include music, singing and playing musical instruments, as well as bike riding, swimming and the family cats.

Nike Guttridge

(Pre-Kindergarten, 3-Day Teacher/3's Teacher)

Nike earned her Master's degree in Human Development and Family Studies for Early Childhood Education from the University of Missouri at Columbia.  Nike has vast experience working as an educator in a number of early childhood programs.  She and her husband, Tim, reside in Lebanon with their two children, Kara and Kendra, an alumna of Jack and Jill.  Besides working with children, Nike enjoys arts and crafts.  She is an active member of both NAEYC and LVAEYC.

Tamar Sullivan

(Pre-Kindergarten, 3-Day Teacher)

Tamar earned her Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from Elizabethtown College.  She has a vast array of teaching experience in districts including Lower Dauphin, Lebanon, and the IU 13.  Tamar had been a part of the Jack & Jill family years ago, her two children are former Jack & Jillers!  She had also served our school as a Substitute Teacher.  Tamar enjoys party planning and is a professional wedding coordinator when not at Jack & Jill.  She and her husband reside in Lebanon. 

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Preschool - 3's

Nike Guttridge (3's - Pre school Teacher)

Nike earned her Master's degree in Human Development and Family Studies for Early Childhood Education from the University of Missouri at Columbia.  Nike has vast experience working as an educator in a number of early childhood programs.  She and her husband, Tim, reside in Lebanon with their two children, Kara and Kendra, an alumna of Jack and Jill.  Besides working with children, Nike enjoys arts and crafts.  She is an active member of both NAEYC and LVAEYC.

Kerry Lively ( 3's - Pre school Teacher / Curriculum Director )

Kerry is a familiar face at Jack and Jill.  She has been a substitute and summer camp teacher.  Last year Kerry spent Friday mornings running a craft and story time hour at Jack and Jill, through the Cornwall Rec Program.  She is a graduate of Chestnut Hill College with a degree in Elementary Education.  Kerry earned her Master's degree in Teaching and Curriculum from Penn State University.  She has taught both kindergarten and first grade in the Harrisburg/Lebanon area schools.  She resides in Annville with her husband, Henri, and their three children, Molly, Ian and Emma, two of which are Jack and Jill alumni.  She enjoys spending time with her family, volunteering at church, as well as walking, reading and scrapbooking.

2 Year - Old Program

Kendra Meyer ( 2's Teacher)

Kendra is a graduate of Towson University with a Master's of Arts in Teaching degree.  She is certified in Early Childhood Education.  Kendra has worked for the Capital Area Intermediate Unit teaching in an autism support classroom.  She and her husband, Chad, reside in Lebanon with their two daughters, Madelyn (a Jack and Jill alumna) and Lillian.  She enjoys reading, scrapbooking, walking, cooking, and spending time with her family.  

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Administration

Mr. Ashley  C. Steffy - School Administrator

Kerry Lively - Education Director / Curriculum Coordinator

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