Director and Teacher Information
Krista Schawl, Director
Although new to the Director position, Krista is not new to the Zion Preschool family. Having three children Brynlee (14), Austin (11), and Addley (9) all proud graduates of our program she is very familiar with our high standards for respect, care and learning. Krista holds a degree in Child Development/Family Relations and comes to us with previous preschool experience from her time in eastern PA. Krista is dedicated to the success of our children and families as the proprietor of Indiana's Mommy Market, a substitute teacher, and cycling instructor at the YMCA. She resides with her husband and children in Indiana, PA.
Lisa Rend, Head Teacher
Born and raised in Indiana, Lisa is new to Zion Preschool; however, she is not new to working with Preschool children. Lisa previously worked at Ben Franklin Elementary and Grand Beginnings Children's Center with their Pre-K Counts Program over the past 12 years. Prior to that she was a substitute teacher. Lisa received her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Master's degree in Elementary and Middle School Math from IUP. Lisa enjoys scrapbooking and spending time with her family. Lisa resides in Indiana with her husband Mark and their 3 children; Mitchell, Max and Madison. Lisa is very excited to work with the children, families, and staff at Zion Preschool.
Lori Singel, Teacher Assistant
Lori Singel has over twenty-five years in the child care industry and has been teaching at Zion Lutheran Preschool since 2002. Lori received her degree from Mount Aloysius College in addition to taking classes at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Child Development, Child Psychology, and Introduction to Exceptional Children. Lori currently works Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with the four and five year-old classes. Her prior work experience includes serving as an Assistant Director and Toddler/Preschool Teacher at Grand Beginnings Child Care Center in Indiana, PA. Lori additionally operated a structured day care in her home. Lori enjoys mountain biking, reading and is an active member of the YMCA. She resides with her husband in Indiana, PA.
Maite McAnulty, Spanish Enrichment
Teacher and Teacher Assistant
Maite McAnulty is a native Spanish speaker and holds degrees from IUP in Spanish and Journalism. She has been Zion's Spanish Enrichment Teacher since 2007. She additionally taught an after school Spanish program at St. Bernard School when her children were students there. She and her husband, Dan, have three children and live in Indiana. She loves visiting her extended family in Spain and also loves traveling to new destinations with her family.
Teacher and Teacher Assistant
Maite McAnulty is a native Spanish speaker and holds degrees from IUP in Spanish and Journalism. She has been Zion's Spanish Enrichment Teacher since 2007. She additionally taught an after school Spanish program at St. Bernard School when her children were students there. She and her husband, Dan, have three children and live in Indiana. She loves visiting her extended family in Spain and also loves traveling to new destinations with her family.