Meet our Staff!

  • Denise Keim

    A 1980 graduate of Kutztown University with a dual major in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, she worked for Berks I.U. prior to her 40 years at Shaynah Kinner. The children love her because, as they say, “She’s silly!” We wouldn’t survive without her!

  • Emily Schlegel

    A 2012 graduate of Kutztown University with a dual major in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, she worked for BCIU before coming to Shaynah Kinner. This is her 7th year at SK! Emily enjoys working with young children, watching them learn and grow every day!

  • Rosaria Angstadt

    Rosaria trained as a RN at Allentown Hospital School of Nursing and worked several years in the nursing field until she had her twins, Michele and Kirk. She is now enjoying partial retirement and likes working with her horses and landscaping.

  • Lori Reidenhour

    A 1976 graduate of Kutztown Area High School. She is a mother of 2 and has 3 active granddaughters that keep her very busy. In her free time she enjoys cooking, gardening, shopping and spending time with her family.

  • Alyssa Parker

    A 2019 graduate of Misericordia University with a Master’s in Occupational Therapy and pediatric specialty, and a 2018 graduate of Misericordia University with a Bachelor in Health Science and Psychology minor. She is beginning her 7th year working at Shaynah Kinner and loves coming to work each day for a new adventure.

  • Rachel Fegley

    She joined the Shaynah Kinner staff as a summer employee in 2016. She graduated from Penn State in 2019 with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and a minor in Human Development and Family Studies. She recently graduated from East Stroudsburg University with her Masters in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a concentration in Speech-Language Pathology. In her free time she enjoys boating, spending time with her fiance, and baking for her friends and family.

  • Carla Lang

    A graduate of Kutztown and Art School of Minneapolis, MN. Also, a graduate of Models Institute where she taught, did runway modeling, and live mannequin throughout the state of PA. Besides enjoying working with the children at Shaynah Kinner, she also is a Wine Guide for Traveling Vineyard. She enjoys drawing, knitting, and crochet.

  • Kaili Brinker

    A senior at Penn State Berks, she is majoring in Elementary Education. This is Kaili’s third year working at Shaynah Kinner. She also works at Giant and is a coach for track and soccer. She loves spending time and playing with all of the children. In her free time, she loves hiking and working out.

  • Alexa Hamm

    A senior at Pennsylvania College of Technology, she is majoring in Graphic Design with a double minor in digital marketing and photography. This is Alexa’s third year working at Shaynah Kinner. She also works at a chicken farm. In her free time, she loves being outdoors, going to the beach and being a photographer.

  • Elizabeth Diehl

    A sophomore at Cedar Crest College, she is majoring in Nursing with a minor in Psychology. This is Elizabeth’s first year working at Shaynah Kinner. She is also a dance teacher and assistant at Rhythm In Motion Dance Company and is a teacher’s assistant at Northwest Children’s center. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her family, hunt and hike.

  • Bianca Freedman

    A senior at Kutztown University, she is majoring in Social Work. This is her first year working at Shaynah Kinner. She also is a behaviorial health tech. In her free time, she likes rock climbing, hiking, and going to the beach.

  • Kylee Paules

    A junior at York College of Pennsylvania, she is majoring in human services. This is Kylee’s first year working at Shaynah Kinner. She also works at Fiore’s Italian Restaurant. In her free time she enjoys playing softball, hanging out with friends, and adventuring outdoors.

  • Olivia Wanner

    She will be a senior at Kutztown Area High School. She also works at the Kutztown Folk Festival. In her free time she likes to exercise, go outside and hang out with Jaiden and friends.

  • Rachel Burns

    She will be a junior at Kutztown University studying special education and early childhood education. This is her second year working at Shaynah Kinner. She previously volunteered in other classrooms learning about the career and classroom environment. In her free time, Rachel enjoys doing crafts, hiking and cooking.