About The Cookie Corner Childcare Center
» Meet the Faculty and tour our Center
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Toni Tabone, Director / Owner / Teacher
- Bachelor's Degree from King's College
- Major in Elem Educ and certified in Early Childhood Education
- Began in Day Care Pre-school section for a few years
- Major in Elem Educ and certified in Early Childhood Education
- Began in Day Care Pre-school section for a few years
Ann Marie Alu, Teacher Assistant / Substitute
- Licensed in Practical Nursing (over 42 years)
- Previously employed as an obstetrical nurse and really loved seeing babies come into the world
- Joined staff in February 2023
- Currently working in the Pre-school Day Care section and substituting as needed
- Previously employed as an obstetrical nurse and really loved seeing babies come into the world
- Joined staff in February 2023
- Currently working in the Pre-school Day Care section and substituting as needed
Donna B. Brenner, Asst. to Director / Teacher / Substitute
- Bachelor's Degree from College Misericordia
- Major- ElemEd/ Minor-Special Ed
- Master's Degree from Bloomsburg University
- Major- ElemEd/ Minor-Special Ed
- Master's Degree from Bloomsburg University
Danielle Bulger, Assistant Group Supervisor
-Graduated from Wyoming Area Highschool in 2015
-Studied Elementary Education at Saint Petersburg College
-Studied Elementary Education at Saint Petersburg College
Doris Conant, LPN / Teacher Asst. / Asst. Group Supervisor
- Licensed in Practical Nursing
- Worked in health institutions along with private duty
- Joined The Cookie Corner Staff in 1999
- Worked in health institutions along with private duty
- Joined The Cookie Corner Staff in 1999
Micayla Grey, Teacher/ Assistant Teacher
-Bachelor’s Degree earned from Misericordia University
-Observed for her field experience at The Cookie Corner in 2019
-Observed for her field experience at The Cookie Corner in 2019
Theresa Guzik, Asst. Group Supervisor / Teacher Assistant
- Certification as a Nursing Assistant
- Previously, worked in a Nursing Home & has done private duty
- Included in The Cookie Corner Staff in 1998 for a few years with Pre-school Day Care
- Returned to staff in 2006 working with both Toddlers & Pre-schoolers
- Currently working in the Nursery School section
- Previously, worked in a Nursing Home & has done private duty
- Included in The Cookie Corner Staff in 1998 for a few years with Pre-school Day Care
- Returned to staff in 2006 working with both Toddlers & Pre-schoolers
- Currently working in the Nursery School section
Faith Kessell, Teacher Assistant / Substitute
- Bachelor’s Degree earned from The University of Scranton
- Current student at Wilkes University
- Working toward a Master’s degree in Middle Level Education
- Joined staff in September 2023
- Currently working in the Nursery School section and substituting as needed
- Current student at Wilkes University
- Working toward a Master’s degree in Middle Level Education
- Joined staff in September 2023
- Currently working in the Nursery School section and substituting as needed
Kelly Lawrence, Assistant Group Supervisor / Assistant Teacher
-Attended LCCC for Commercial Art and Human Services
-Worked at a daycare/school for 8 years
-Worked at a daycare/school for 8 years
Hayley Lewis, Teacher Assistant / Substitute
- Graduated from Pittston Area High school in 2019
- Previously employed for 2 years as a children’s party host at the local Sky Zone Trampoline Park
- 5 or more years babysitting experience with children under age 10
- Began observation at The Cookie Corner in 2021
- Joined staff in 2022, working with all age groups
- Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from LCCC, Spring 2024
- Set to pursue Bachelor’s Degree at Wilkes University, Fall 2024
- Previously employed for 2 years as a children’s party host at the local Sky Zone Trampoline Park
- 5 or more years babysitting experience with children under age 10
- Began observation at The Cookie Corner in 2021
- Joined staff in 2022, working with all age groups
- Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from LCCC, Spring 2024
- Set to pursue Bachelor’s Degree at Wilkes University, Fall 2024
Kathy Mulhern, Teacher Assistant / Substitute
- Associates Degree in Commercial Art from LCCC
- Worked as a graphic artist for ad agencies in both PA and Maryland
- Taught art to grade school students in private school and home school academy settings in Maryland
- Gave private art lessons to children
- Joined the Cookie Corner Staff in 2022
- Currently working in the Nursery School section
- Worked as a graphic artist for ad agencies in both PA and Maryland
- Taught art to grade school students in private school and home school academy settings in Maryland
- Gave private art lessons to children
- Joined the Cookie Corner Staff in 2022
- Currently working in the Nursery School section
Shelly Romanczuk, Teacher Assistant / Substitute
-One full year at LCCC
- Two full semesters of Early Childhood Education
- Worked 3 years in a local day care center with Infants, Toddlers, Pre-school & School Age children
- Two full semesters of Early Childhood Education
- Worked 3 years in a local day care center with Infants, Toddlers, Pre-school & School Age children
Anne Schwartz, Teacher / Assistant Teacher / Substitute
- Bachelor's Degree earned from College Misericordia
- Certified in both Elementary & Early Childhood Education
- Taught & substituted in the Day Care Pre-school section in 1998 for a few years.
- Certified in both Elementary & Early Childhood Education
- Taught & substituted in the Day Care Pre-school section in 1998 for a few years.
Susan Smith, Teacher
- Graduate of East Stroudsburg University
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Education
- Received PA Teacher Certification in Social Studies
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Education
- Received PA Teacher Certification in Social Studies
Joan Urban, Teacher / Assistant Teacher / Substitute
- King's College & Wilkes University
- Holds a Bachelor's Degree in Elem Ed & Certification in Early Childhood Educ
- Taught elementary school at Wyoming Area School District (1995-1999)
- Joined the staff in 2007
- Holds a Bachelor's Degree in Elem Ed & Certification in Early Childhood Educ
- Taught elementary school at Wyoming Area School District (1995-1999)
- Joined the staff in 2007
Karen Williams, Assistant Group Supervisor
- Graduated from Wyoming Valley West High school in 1992
- Small business owner of River Oils
- Began volunteering at a local Pre-school/ Daycare in 2016
- Hired as a teacher assistant for the same school from 2018-2021
- Coached cheerleading for mini football
- Joined Cookie Corner staff in June 2023
- Currently working in the Toddler section
- Small business owner of River Oils
- Began volunteering at a local Pre-school/ Daycare in 2016
- Hired as a teacher assistant for the same school from 2018-2021
- Coached cheerleading for mini football
- Joined Cookie Corner staff in June 2023
- Currently working in the Toddler section
Our Center
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Cookie Corner
Nursery School Classroom
Daycare Classroom
Multi Purpose Room
Pre School Outdoor Play Area
Toddler Room
Toddler Room
Toddler Outdoor Play Area
Weather Room
First Aid CPR Certified
Our Staff
Our Staff
Our Staff
Drinking Nectar
Placing Honeybee Eggs
Chick Hatching
Election Day
Election Day
Election Day
Observing The Hive
Filling The Hive
Groundhog Day
Feeling Beeswax
Fire Safety Program
Fire Safety Program
Fire Safety Program
Fire Safety Program
Fire Safety Program
Fire Safety Program
Fire Safety Program
Pollock
Wall Art
Planting
Planting
Butterfly Release
Butterfly Release
Mosaic
Van Gogh
Van Gogh
Van Gogh
Van Gogh
Van Gogh
Call The Cookie Corner today at 570-693-3556 to register your child for caring and nurturing full-time or part-time child care.