MICHAEL COLEMAN

Director of Education

Michael Coleman devotes his life to serving God by teaching youth teamwork, leadership, service, accountability, and having faith in God.

JODIE GASKO

Early Education Coordinator

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.

ERIKA KNIGHT

2-Year Old Class Teacher

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.

EMILY KARL

Pre-K 1 Class Teacher

Miss Emily is the pre-K teacher. She graduated from Chestnut Hill College in 2020. She's excited to share the word of God with children and lead them into a life full of learning and love!

JILLIAN MARCUS

Pre-K 2 Class Teacher

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SELINA JONES

Virtual Learning Staff

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MARIELLA DISTEFANO

Virtual Learning Staff

Mariella holds a BA from Eastern University. She sees the opportunity to work alongside your students as they face the challenge of virtual learning as a privilege, and cannot wait to develop relationships, share knowledge, and empower each student to fall in love with learning."

JACKSON

FOLTZ

Virtual Learning Staff

Jackson is working towards a BA from the University of Pennsylvania. He sees every interaction with younger students as a learning opportunity.

PAM VERCOE

Virtual Learning Staff

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AMY KARL

Virtual Learning Staff

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RICKY GOMEZ

Virtual Learning Staff

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