Lisa Hiegel, Director
Lisa has been with Covenant Preschool since 1999. She has a degree in Elementary Education and Psychology.
Her favorite Covenant tradition is the Mother’s Day Tea.
Lisa Repko, Pre-K Lead
Mrs. Repko first joined Covenant in 2004 and again in 2017 to present day. She earned a bachelor’s degree in early childhood/Elementary Education from Gannon University.
There are so many beautiful traditions at Covenant, but my favorite by far is our annual Mother’s Day Tea. The memories last a lifetime.
Kelly Reams, Pre-K Assist.
Mrs. Reams joined Covenant Preschool in her current capacity in 2022. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Gannon University in paralegal studies.
Her favorite Covenant tradition is the Mother’s Day tea.
Deborah Steves, 4yr old Lead
Mrs. Steves has been teaching for over 20 years and joined Covenant Preschool in 2004.She earned a bachelor’s degree from Penn State University in Elementary and Kindergarten Education.
Mrs. Steves has many favorite traditions at Covenant, but these are just a few that make the preschool so unique; Halloween Parade, Thanksgiving Feast, Christmas Parlor sing and story from Pastor, Teddy Bear week, and the Mother’s Day tea.
Lindsay Irvin, 4yr old Assist
Lindsay has been with Covenant preschool since 2022. She previously earned her Bachelors degree from Penn State University in Business Management.
Her favorite traditions include the Halloween Parade and Mother’s Day tea. Covenant Preschool is more than a school. When you walk in the door you become part of the Covenant family.
Laurie Twohig, 4yr old Lead
Mrs. Twohig has been teaching at Covenant since 2016. She has a bachelor’s degree from Edinboro University in Elementary/Special Education.
Mrs. Twohig loves spending time with the other classes at Thanksgiving and Christmas! She loves having everyone together for the feast at Thanksgiving and sharing what we are thankful for in our lives. When we sing together at Christmas and read in the parlor, it teaches everyone about special traditions within the preschool. There are so many traditions that make Covenant Preschool such a special place but spending time together at Thanksgiving and Christmas are her favorite.
Alison Fessler, 4yr old Assist
Alison has been teaching for 13 years and with Covenant since 2019. She has a bachelor’s degree in health policy and administration with the Pennsylvania State University.
Her favorite covenant tradition is Teddy Bear Week.
Debbie Montefiori, 3yr old Lead
Mrs. Montefiori has 20 years of years of teaching experience and has been with Covenant since 2012. She has a degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education from California University with continuing education at Edinboro University.
Covenant is a hidden gem! My favorite thing about Covenant is it’s not a one and done school, to fill a need. It’s a family legacy where all the siblings and often cousins come through our doors. I love to see all the siblings year after year. It’s a community.
Debbie Field, 3yr old Assist
Debbie has been with Covenant preschool since 1994.
She loves the sense of togetherness among staff, students and families.
Christine Toohey, 3yr old Assist
Christine has been teaching with Covenant since 2021 after all five of her children attended. She has a degree from Michigan State University.
Her favorite Covenant tradition is the Family Fun Night.
Lisa Sweny, 3yr old Assist & Treasuer
Mrs. Sweny has been with Covenant Preschool as the treasurer since 2013 and teaching since 2014. She earned a bachelor’s in accounting from Gannon University.
Her favorite project is anything that involves glitter.
Jenn List, 2yr old Lead
Mrs. List has been teaching at Covenant Preschool since 2016. Her education started here at Covenant and finished at Indiana State University of PA.
Her favorite Covenant tradition is the color of the month! Wearing and sharing a new color every month.
Erin Rinderle, 2yr old Assist
Erin has been teaching at Covenant since 2021. She has a degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education from Clarion University.
Erin’s favorite Covenant tradition is the Mother’s Day Tea.
Julie Fetzner, 2yr old Assist
Julie has been teaching with Covenant since 2022. she had previously earned her bachelor’s degree from Penn State University.
Her favorite time at Covenant Preschool is on the playground.
Kate O’Neil, 2yr old assist