Teacher Bio's
What A Team!
Kristen E. Buckno, Director, Pre-School
Kristen is a 1995 honors graduate of Saucon Valley and a 1999 Summa Cum Laude graduate of Cedar Crest College. Kristen's B.A. is in Education and psychology. While at Cedar Crest, Kristen earned both the Education and Psychology Departments' honor for the top student. Kristen - also a Red Door alum - has directed the program since 2000. She is an avid reader, and enjoys swimming, the beach, and spending time with friends and loved ones. She is fondly referred to - by those who have seen her teach - as the "Kid Whisperer!"
Karol A. DiPasquale, Director, Kindergarten Kids
Karol co-founded the Kindergarten Kids program in 2005 as an answer to a need in the community. She has a Master's Degree in Education from Slippery Rock University and a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from College Misericordia. Prior to teaching at Red Door, Karol worked as the Director of Training for a local non-profit agency for 14 years and as a public school teacher for 10. She is a member of the Berwick (PA) High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Miss D., as she is known by her students, enjoys the outdoors, science, museums, theater, and shares her familiy's love of traditional Italian cooking.
Kristen M. Skillinge, Assistant Director, Kindergarten Kids
Kristen co-founded the Kindergarten Kids program in 2005. She has a Bachelor's Degree from King's College. Kristen is one of the most artistic members of our team. An accomplished musician, Kristen's talent in the arts balances out the K-Kids curriculum. She is married to Dr. David Skillinge, and they have two daughters - both Red Door alum. Like many of you, Kristen spends much of her time shuttling her girls to activites. When she has a free minute, she enjoys crafts, gardening, the beach and hanging out at the family pool.
Tina Seifert, Teaching Assistant
Tina is in her 15th year as a teaching aide at Red Door. Tina is known for her high-speed maneuvers around the classroom. She is the chief of straightening-up and readying the classroom for the next session. She is kind and caring and very nurturing with our students. Tina is married to Todd Seifert. They have 2 grown children and 4 grandchildren whom they adore. Tina and Todd value their time away in nature, camping and fishing with their friends and family. They often take motorcycle rides to visit family in distant locations.
Melissa Bohan, Teaching Assistant
Melissa is a graduate of the Early Childhood Education Dept. at LCCC. She also completed her required mentorship program at Red Door before graduating from Saucon Valley High School in 2007. Melissa is great with kids and an asset to our program. She enjoy baking and is quite accomplished at it. Melissa loves to share her science knowledge with her students. She is also c0-manager of the Lunch Bunch program and works twith he Friday Night Fun program.
Tiffany Seifert, Teaching Assistant
A 1999 SVHS grad, Tiff joined the Red Door team in August 2008. She has 10 years of experience in Early Chilhood Education. She is the mother of 2 and the daughter of Tina Seifert. Tiff is great with kids and truly enjoys her work. Ahe also c0-manages our Lunch Bunch Friday, Frday Night Fun and summer camp program.Tiff loves to plan lessons that are fun and entertaining.
Jodi Kunsman Cardwell, Teaching Assistant and K-Kids Lunch Staff
Jodi is in her 3rd year at Red Door. She is involved in both the pre-school ad K-Kids programs. Jodi is the mother of 3; her son attended both RD pre-school and K-Kids. She is an avid golfer. Jodi enjoys working with students in small groups doing art projects., learning to follow directions, and teaching cooperation. She is a very patient teacher.
Erin Leidich, Teaching Assitant and K-KidsLunch Staff
Erin has a BS from Bloomsburg University. She joined the Red Door staff in August 2008. Her creativity and wit are her hallmarks. She has 2 daughters, both of whom are Red Door aluma. Erin works with the K-Kids program. Erin enjoys teaching students how to read and write and working one-on-one with students facing challenges.Lisa Klotz, Teaching Assistant and K-Kids Lunch Staff
Lisa is starting her 3rd year with Red Door. Her daughter is a Red Door alumna and her son is a current Pre-school student. Lisa enjoys crafting and cooperative games as well as science and environmental education. She is great with outside games and can create a game out of the simplest prop or concept.
Sherri Reily, Teaching Assistant
Sherri returns to the Red Door staff after taking time off to raise her family. She and her husband have 3 children, all Red Door alum. Sherri has a bubbly personality which the students adore! She is full of energy, is completely optimistic, and is able to hold amzing conversations with our students.
Matthew P. Buckno, Teaching Assistant and K-Kids Lunch Staff Matt is a 1999 graduate of SVHS where he was a District 11 champion wretler. A United States Marine, Matt proudly served in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He is the younger brother of Kristen and is pursuing a degree in Education at Muhlenberg Colleg's Wescoe School..
Amanda Sessinger, Teaching Assistant and K-Kids Lunch Staff
2009 will be Amanda's first year with Red Door. She is a seasoned teacher with a degree in Elementary Education from Temple University. She has worked in the Palisades School District. Amanda is a great artist and enjoys sharing her talent. She and her husband have 3 children, the youngest of whom is a current RD Pre-School student.
BettyJean Buckno, Director Emeritus and Program Resource Manager
BettyJean served as Red Door's Director for 20+ years. BJ has her B.A. in Education from Kutztown University. She is proud to say that she was also a member of the first class at Northampton Community College. BJ is married to Terry Buckno. She and Terry have 3 chuildren, April, Kristen and Matthew. In her free time, BJ loves to read, hang out at the beach, eat out and laugh with her family.
Karyl Treese, PT Secretary and Book Keeper
Karyl is in her 12th year with LSUCC and Red Door. She is responsible for the majority of communication with families, maintaining our database and financial records, paying bills, and supporting our staff. She is married to Joe and they have 3 boys, Matt, John and Joe, Jr. Karyl is in love with her grandson, Joey, 3. She likes to travel and she and her husband enjoy cruising the islands.