Miss Sondra Moser, Director

Joined JLU: August 2021; previously employed Oct. 2012 to July 2018

Degree: BA in Cross Disciplinary Studies from Roberts Wesleyan College with concentrations in education and math 
Experience prior to JLU: Assistant Manager of the Crisis Nursery for three years; substitute teacher in public school setting 
Personal life: traveling with friends, attends Pearce Church

After spending three years away, Miss Sondra Moser is happy to be back as a member of the JLU family.  After leaving JLU in 2018, she used her leadership skills at the Crisis Nursery in Rochester.  Although she loved her time there, she found it frustrating not to share God’s love to the children in her care.  Miss Moser is thrilled to return to our program where she is able to lead a ministry and not simply a business.   Her extended time as a teacher in the classroom, professional management experience and her enthusiasm for Christ give her a unique ability to serve the JLU children, families and staff each day. 

Mrs. Greta Adams-Murray

Joined JLU: January 2021

Degree: Associate’s degree in Accounting

Experience prior to JLU: over 20 years of customer service and managerial experience

Personal life: married, mother of four and grandmother of 2, enjoys leading the Victorious Living Church Children’s Choir 

Mrs. Katie DeChane

Joined JLU: January 2023

(previously at JLU 8/20 – 4/22)

Degree: BS in Sociology & Sociomedical Sciences 

Experience prior to JLU: two years of customer service experience at SUNY Geneseo Student Life; Counselor at a summer camp for three years; five years of restaurant experience

Personal life: married with one daughter, enjoys remodeling and fixing up her home

Mrs. Kathrine Groff              Pyramid Model Coach & Admin

Joined JLU: September 2018

Degree: BA in Educational Studies from West Virginia Wesleyan College
Experience prior to JLU: one year of childcare experience as an infant and toddler teacher; two years of college observations in elementary schools; two years teaching preschool physical education; over eight years of experience teaching VBS and Sunday school 
Personal life: married mother of one, loves spending time with her family, watching movies and traveling 

Mrs. Dawn Brugger, Director

Joined JLU: July 2011

Degree: Bachelor’s in Health Science from the College at Brockport and certification in Early Childhood Education.
Experience prior to JLU: Teacher in the after school program at Brockport Free Methodist Church, teacher in an Integrated Preschool 3’s Program. 
Personal life: married to her best friend, mom to 4 fur babies; enjoys coffee, graphic design, and renovating her home

Mrs. Dawn Brugger has more than 10 years of combined experience as a classroom teacher with our infants and toddlers and as a Pyramid Model Coach and Administrator at JLU.  She is now excited to use her gifts and talents in the role of Center Director. Mrs. Brugger has a passion for empowering teachers and parents by giving them the resources to help with their children’s physical, cognitive, language and social-emotional development and enjoys living out her passion every day while leading JLU Child Care.                                               

Miss Amy Trichanh

Joined JLU: September 2016

Degree: credits in Early Care at Monroe Community College; CDA coursework completed

Experience prior to JLU: one year of experience as a cafeteria aide at Neil Armstrong elementary school; childcare internship as an infant teacher at MCC; Sunday school teacher, VBS and drama director at home church for four years

Personal life: attends Messiah Lutheran Church, enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, baking and Netflix

Mrs. April Hamilton

Joined JLU: October 2022
Degree: Child Development Associate’s degree in Infant and Toddler Care

Experience prior to JLU: nine years of caregiving and management experience at Lifetime Assistance; seventeen years of food service and management experience at McDonald’s
Personal life: married mother of one and grandmother of one; enjoys hiking, arts and crafts, sun and time with family