Miss
Rosie
Rosemarie Schoepp-
BA Elementary Education and Psychology, MS Special Education , Post-masters Advanced Certificate; School Administrator and
Supervisor
Rosemarie is the owner and director of Kids Play Today which opened in 2007 as a playcenter. Seeing the need for a true curriculum based
preschool in our area, Rosemarie turned Kids Play Today into a modern, family friendly preschool facility that prepares children for Kindergarten.
Rosemarie’s 20 year teaching experiences include: NYC Public School classroom teacher in general and special education classes grades K-6, NYC P.S.
physical education teacher grades K-6, and NYC Private general and special education pre-school teacher. She also has experience in Parent Training and Support and has
spoken at a variety of parent organizations. Rosemarie is the very proud mom of 2 awesome children.
Miss
Donna
Donna Moraski-
AA Early Childhood Education
As the Assistant Director at Kids Play Today, Donna is an integral part of Kids Play Today
and has been since our Grand Opening! In addition to handling student enrollment and teacher trainings Donna
teaches our Pre Kindergarten program. As she is pursuing her Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education, Donna helps in the planning of activities
for our students with special needs as well as assisting in acquiring extra services for those students when necessary. Donna previously worked as an Aide in the
Delaware Valley School District. She specifically worked in classrooms set up for children with special needs including the Emotional Support and Life Skills Classes.
Donna is the proud parent of two teenage boys.
Grandma
JoAnne
JoAnne Cue-
JoAnne has bee a valued member in the planning, opening, and running of Kids Play Today since its conception.
As a Fire Police Officer of Pike County and an active member of the Shohola Volunteer Fire and Rescue, JoAnne is currently an integral part of our safety team,
often running our safety drills. JoAnne has become our extra set of hands in all classes and has become “Grandma JoAnne” to all of our students.
In addition to raising two children, JoAnne spent 16 years working for the Committee on Special Education for the City of New York. JoAnne worked in the placement
office where children with special needs were matched with appropriate programs and classes. She also assisted as a parent advocate during placement meetings.
Although considered “retired” JoAnne volunteers with us several days per week, often working harder at KPT than she did when she was compensated! (Thanks Mom)
Miss Liz
Elizabeth McMullen-
Miss Liz is currently teaching our three year old program. In addition to planning and running a very organized classroom
Liz spends a great deal of time working individually with all of her students (which she considers a hobby!) Liz will be completing
the Child Development Associate (CDA) training program this spring and has enrolled in an Associated Degree Program, in
Early Childhood Education, this fall.
Miss
Christine
Christine Shivers-
Christine is a long time Kids Play Today mom. In fact, she was one the first parents to visit KPT just before our Grand Opening!
After her daughter went to Kindergarten, Christine began volunteering at Kids Play Today. Her love for our youngest students made
her a natural choice for our new toddler classroom. Christine started out working with our 12 to 24 month old students and now teaches
our two year olds. She is very excited to teach, play and have fun with her new students. Christine is the proud mom of 2 children.
Miss
Laurie
Laurie Krisanda-
Laurie is currently working with our youngest KPT children. Laurie had several years of experience working in child care,
but came to us after working as a medical assistant. Her love for children and desire to help create a more meaningful early
childhood experience for children in Pike County, brought her to KPT. Laurie is the proud mom of 2 great children.
Miss
Brittany
Brittany Daniels
Miss Britt has always had a passion for children. She was a mommy's helper for a family of six and became the family's nanny for 11 years.
Miss Britt attended S.C.C.C to earn an Associates in elementary education and psychology. She then went onto a Bachelor of Arts at E.S.U.
Miss Brittany is now our regular substitute covering all classrooms when necessary!
Miss
Joan
Joan Gilroy
Miss Joan is currently having lots of fun in our two year old class. Now that her twin 15 year old and 13 year old boys don't need her to
wipe their noses, she gladly does that for the Kids Play Today children! On weekends Miss Joan's house turns into Camp Gilroy with her kids
and their friends.
Miss
Nancy
Nancy
Nancy is currently the assistant in our 3 year old classroom with Miss Liz. Before coming to us Miss Nancy worked several years in child care.
She has also been a PAYAL cheerleading coach for her daughter's team from the Pee Wees all the way to the Seniors. Nancy is the proud mom of 2
wonderful children!