ERIKA KNIGHT

Interim Director of Education

Erika graduated from Arcadia University in 2015 with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. She has a passion for instilling kids with a love for God and the Church at a young age.

JODIE GASKO

2-Year Old Class Teacher

Jodie Gasko is serving her second year at The Philadelphia Project.  She is the mother of three children (two girls and a boy). Jodie is excited to help her students use the necessary tools and skills to become more independant. She is enthusiastic about teaching our youngest learners spiritually and academically.

DONNA PAYNE

3-Year Old Class Teacher

Donna attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Manor College where she studied Early Childhood Education. She also holds a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential as well. Donna has worked with young children since 2003. Donna has been a part of the preschool staff since 2015. A mother of two, Michaela and William, she enjoys spending time with family. In her free time she loves to bake and she loves being a band mom of an award winning High school Marching Band! Donna loves that she can teach children and share the love of Christ among the families.

EMILY KARL

Pre-K 1 Class Teacher

JILLIAN MARCUS

Pre-K 2 Class Teacher

SELINA JONES

Virtual Learning Staff

MARIELLA DISTEFANO

Virtual Learning Staff

MARCUS JACKSON

Virtual Learning Staff

PAM VERCOE

Virtual Learning Staff

AMY KARL

Virtual Learning Staff

RICKY GOMEZ

Virtual Learning Staff

EMILY PHILLPS

Virtual Learning Staff