Mrs. Dawn Brugger,

Center 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.                                               

Mrs. Darleen Nau, Admin

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, Admin

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

Miss Emily Herzog

Joined JLU: May 2021 (previously employed at JLU 9/19 to 9/20)
Degree: HS diploma; Diploma in baking from WEMOCO; credits completed at Genesee Community College
Experience prior to JLU: two years of experience in retail sales and management; four years of private babysitting experience
Personal life: loves reading and spending time with her family

Miss Kate Marseglia

Joined JLU: September 2013
Degree: High school diploma; currently pursuing a Child Development Associate's degree
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 Molly Ball

Joined JLU: April 2018

Degree: High School diploma; currently attending 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 participating in church youth group events and Flower City Work Camp

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

Miss Alivia Amering

Joined JLU: July 2022
Degree: senior in High School 
Experience prior to JLU: one year of experience at the Chili Public Library; Vacation Bible School volunteer at Open Door Baptist Church; babysitting
Personal life: enjoys cosmetology, creating art and crafts, listening to music and spending time with her six younger siblings

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, soccer and reading