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. Darleen Nau

Joined JLU: April 2011

Degree: Child Development Associate in infant and toddler care

Experience prior to JLU:   more than 30 years of experience teaching in child care centers, most recently acted as the Program Director at her previous center

Personal life: marrried, enjoys spending time with her family

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. 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, loves spending time with her family, watching movies and traveling with her husband

Mrs. Sarah Ippolito

Joined JLU: December 2012

Degrees: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology for Children and Youth from Houghton College, Child Development Associates in Preschool & Pre-K

Experience prior to JLU: worked as a counselor at Delta Lake Bible Conference Youth Camps

Personal life: mother of one, enjoys cooking and being outdoors

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 Melina Mineti

Joined JLU: August 2018

Degree: Child Development Associate Credential in Infant & Toddler Care

Experience prior to JLU: professional experience as a florist; five years of working with children at VBS, church nursery and babysitting

Personal life: loves cats, tea and Christmas and is a member of the Brockport Free Methodist Church

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

Miss Vanessa Lebron

Joined JLU: March 2023

Degree: Associate’s degree in Hospitality Management

Experience prior to JLU: over ten years of professional food service experience, most recently with St. Ann’s Community 

Personal life: mother of three, enjoys shopping and spending time with family

Miss Kate Marseglia

Joined JLU: September 2013
Degree: High school diploma; CDA coursework completed
Experience prior to JLU: worked with children at both the YMCA and at the Downtown Connecticut Cabaret Theater  
Personal life: engaged, has one daughter, enjoys spending time with her family and fixing up her 1900's farm house. 

Miss Hadassah Irwin

Joined JLU: April 2022
Degree: senior in High School 
Experience prior to JLU: food service; camp counselor for one summer; five years of assisting with Open Door Vacation Bible School 
Personal life: enjoys being creative and artistic, playing sports, church activities and time with her family

Miss Isabella Ferrante

Joined JLU: November 2022

Degree: High School diploma; Esthetician Certification
Experience prior to JLU: two years of caregiving experience at Lifetime Assistance; four years of experience as a private nanny; volunteer experience through church Sunday School
Personal life: mother of one, loves spending time with her family and son

Miss Sarah Kuebel

Joined JLU: June 2020
Degree: High School diploma; currently attending SUNY Geneseo
Experience prior to JLU: experience working with children at Leap N’ Laugh; one year of babysitting experience; volunteered two years as a preschool Sunday School assistant teacher
Personal life: enjoys singing, shopping and spending time with friends; loves going boating, to the beach and on exciting adventures

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

Miss Sadie Ball

Joined JLU: July 2022
Degree: currently in High School
Experience prior to JLU: three years of experience leading music at Vacation Bible School; Sunday school teacher for two years at St. Paul Lutheran Church, babysitting
Personal life: enjoys playing tennis and reading

Miss Molly Ball

Joined JLU: April 2018

Degree: Junior at Cederville University

Experience prior to JLU: three years of experience working with preschool children at VBS; Sunday school teacher for one year at St. Paul Lutheran Church

Personal life: enjoys traveling and exploring new places and cultures

Mrs. Sydney Loomis

Joined JLU: September 2022

Degree: High School diploma
Experience prior to JLU: four years of experience working at an assisted living facility; three years of manufacturing experience; worship leader and children’s ministry volunteer at The Chapel in Lockport
Personal life: married, enjoys camping, hiking and spending time exploring the outdoors