Preschool Staff
Preschool Director & Teacher- Sean McKelvey
Director Sean McKelvey is a graduate of Robert Morris University with a BA in Social Sciences. Sean lives in Mountville with his wife and two elementary aged children. He has previously worked for PA Counseling Services, Preschool Coordinator for K-Prep Learning Center, Classroom Teacher for Head Start of York and has mentored students who are preparing to become Early Childhood Educators. “Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning” – Mr. Rogers
Preschool Teachers
Betty Cox
Betty has assisted for over 30 years with the 2-day and 3-day classes at our school. She has taught forty years at Hempfield Church of the Brethren and was involved in their youth program. She is a mother and grandmother. Betty says, “A child is so open to learning new ideas. To me children are a joy. I love to be with children; they are a blessing!”
Jill LaVenice
Jill has taught here at Trinity for 4 years coming from ten years at Bright Start Academy. She has her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, is a mother of 3 children and sees preschool as a wonderful place to nurture children. ““I love helping a child accomplish something new that they couldn’t do before. The joy on their face is absolutely amazing.”
Kelly Rohrer
Crystal Shank
Crystal has been volunteering here at Trinity for the past few years. A Trinity alum herself, she sent her three kids here as well. After attending Hempfield High School, Crystal ran her own at home daycare for almost ten years. She loves to watch children grow and learn new things.