Our Staff
Mindy Criswell joined the Little Lambs staff in 2018. She began her teaching career in 2003 at Milton Area School District after receiving a Bachelors of Science in Education: duel majoring in Early Childhood & Elementary Education with a concentration in Language Arts from Bloomsburg University. She also has a Masters of Science in Education in Development and Strategies.
She taught in the public school system for 7 years before taking time off to help her husband of 15 years, Luke, on the family farm and to raise their 3 boys. Mindy was excited to return to the classroom to teach using purposeful play and hands on activities to guide kids to reach their
"ah-ha" moments in learning. She is passionate about math and science and eagerly brings her passion to the classroom.
Besides teaching at Little Lambs she teaches Sunday school at her church. She enjoys volunteering at her boy's school, photography and scrapbooking. She also organizes school field trips for Ard's Farm Market during the month of October.
She taught in the public school system for 7 years before taking time off to help her husband of 15 years, Luke, on the family farm and to raise their 3 boys. Mindy was excited to return to the classroom to teach using purposeful play and hands on activities to guide kids to reach their
"ah-ha" moments in learning. She is passionate about math and science and eagerly brings her passion to the classroom.
Besides teaching at Little Lambs she teaches Sunday school at her church. She enjoys volunteering at her boy's school, photography and scrapbooking. She also organizes school field trips for Ard's Farm Market during the month of October.
Amy Goodwin is no stranger to Little Lambs Preschool. She did extensive substituting for us last year, and is the Children's Ministry Director at Community Mennonite Fellowship, our host church. We are delighted to have her join the staff of Little Lambs as a teacher for the 2019-20 school year.
Before taking a break from teaching to stay home with her young children, Amy taught kindergarten in the Danville Area School District for 10 years. She has been the Children's Ministry Director at CMF since 2011, and will continue in that part-time role. She has a Bachelors of Science in Education degree from Bloomsburg University, with dual certification in Early Childhood and Elementary Education.
Amy and her husband, George, are the parents of four children. She looks forward to interacting with the preschoolers on a daily basis and sharing her love of learning with them in the coming year.
Before taking a break from teaching to stay home with her young children, Amy taught kindergarten in the Danville Area School District for 10 years. She has been the Children's Ministry Director at CMF since 2011, and will continue in that part-time role. She has a Bachelors of Science in Education degree from Bloomsburg University, with dual certification in Early Childhood and Elementary Education.
Amy and her husband, George, are the parents of four children. She looks forward to interacting with the preschoolers on a daily basis and sharing her love of learning with them in the coming year.
As a preschooler, Mekayla Schrock attended LIttle Lambs, and loves being able to return as a staff member. Mekayla was an intern with Little Lambs during the 2018-2019 school year while enrolled as a senior in Milton Area School District's Early Childhood Education curriculum. Now a graduate, we are pleased to have her join our staff this year as a helper while she continues pursuing her studies in early childhood education. Mekayla is looking forward to being part of the children's growth and making meaningful connections with the students.
In addition to working at Little Lambs, Mekayla is employed by Hackenberg Apiaries and loves tennis and reading. She is the oldest of 4 siblings and has a dog and a cat.
In addition to working at Little Lambs, Mekayla is employed by Hackenberg Apiaries and loves tennis and reading. She is the oldest of 4 siblings and has a dog and a cat.
Julianna Stalker is joining the staff of Little Lambs as a helper for the 2019-20 school year. She and her husband, Jed, have three children. Julianna has a heart for seeing children thrive, especially those for whom learning does not come easily. She wants to help our students discover the joy of learning!
Julianna has a Bachelors of Science in Education degree from Bloomsburg University, with dual certification in Elementary and Special Education. For the past three years, she has been a third grade teacher at Northumberland Christian School.
Julianna has a Bachelors of Science in Education degree from Bloomsburg University, with dual certification in Elementary and Special Education. For the past three years, she has been a third grade teacher at Northumberland Christian School.