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Meet Our Team

Our staff are the heart of our program — dedicated educators who bring warmth, experience, and a lifelong love of learning to every classroom. Many of our teachers have been with us for over a decade, reflecting the stability and trust that families value most.

We take pride in hiring professionals who are not only highly qualified but deeply passionate about helping children grow.

Tanya Peifly - Owner

Tanya and her mother, Eileen, founded The Learning Locomotion in 1998. Tanya has a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of California of Pennsylvania, as well as a Master’s degree in Elementary Education and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, both from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania.

“Learning needs to be fun. Childhood should be a magical time filled with great experiences and memories.”

Honoring Our Founder - Eileen Peifly (1943-2024)

In loving memory of Eileen, whose kindness, commitment, and nurturing spirit shaped The Learning Locomotion from the very beginning. Eileen loved every child as her own and took pride in being a “grandmother” to generations of students. One of her greatest joys was seeing former students out in the community—now grown, thriving, and contributing as successful adults. Her love, dedication, and gentle spirit continue to guide us every day, and her influence will always be a part of who we are.

Jodi Williams - Director

Location: Bangor

Jodi has been with The Learning Locomotion since its opening in 1998! She has her Associate’s degree in ECE and believes the children are our future.

Philomena King - Director

Location: Easton

Phil has her CDA certificate and multiple years of teaching experience. She has been with the Learning Locomotion for over 25 years. Her favorite parts of the job are helping the students learn to read and teaching science.

Morgan Rosenberg - Director

Location: Wind Gap

Morgan joined The Learning Locomotion in 2019 and has a degree in ECE. She loves to watch the children learn and grow!

Michelle Mellott - Director

Location: Gracedale

Michelle has been with The Learning Locomotion for five years and enjoys watching children hit their developmental milestones.

Lindsey Popke - Pre-K

Location: Bangor

Lindsey has been with The Learning Locomotion for over 18 years and has her Associate’s degree in Childhood Development. She loves working with children because she gets to be goofy and creative. She also likes to watch their growth throughout the year.

Lisa Pfeifer- Infants

Location: Bangor

Lisa has been an employee of The Learning Locomotion for over 20 years and has her CDA and many additional years of experience leading summer camp programs and mommy and me classes. Her favorite part of the job is reading and singing to the kids.

Sarah Schwartz - Preschool

Location: Bangor

Sarah has her CDA and been with The Learning Locomotion since 2019 and loves helping her class transition from the toddler room and prepare for pre-k.

Andy Rodriguez - School Age

Location: Bangor

Andy has been with The Learning Locomotion since 2020 and is currently getting his Bachelor’s degree in social work.

Amanda Karner - Toddlers

Location: Bangor

Amanda has been with The Learning Locomotion for two years. She has her bachelor’s degree and has completed director credential coursework.

Jane Miller - Toddlers

Location: Bangor

Jane joined The Learning Locomotion in 2024 and loves getting the toddlers prepared for preschool and beyond.

Stephanie Peluso - Toddlers

Location: Bangor

Stephanie started at The Learning Locomotion in 2025. She has her CDA and over 30 years of experience in childcare.

Nikita Peifly - Infants

Location: Bangor

Nikita has been an employee of The Learning Locomotion for over ten years (and is why we started The Learning Locomotion!) She has her CDA and coursework in ECE. She loves being able to watch infants take their first steps and say their first words.

Kera Allen - Pre-K

Location: Wind Gap

Kera joined The Learning Locomotion in 2021. She loves being able to teach kids and help them learn and grow in the best way possible.

Kylee Clifton - Toddlers

Location: Wind Gap

Kylee started at The Learning Locomotion in 2023. Her favorite part of working with the toddlers is being able to watch them explore and develop new skills.

Wendy Gerhart - Infants

Location: Wind Gap

Hannah Ebersold - Infants

Location: Wind Gap

Cali Cramer - Preschool

Location: Wind Gap

Cali has her CDA and started with The Learning Locomotion in 2024.

Valerie Lipyanic - School Age

Location: Wind Gap

Val joined The Learning Locomotion in 2022 and has her CDA. She is always eager and willing to help children, parents, and staff.

Athena Cherneski - Preschool

Location: Easton

Athena has a degree in ECE and has been an employee of The Learning Locomotion since 2022. Her philosophy is that all children are unique and must have a nurturing and loving environment so they can grow physically, emotionally, and socially.

Connie Flynn - Pre-K

Location: Easton

Graduated from East Stroudsburg University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education with Early Childhood Education“I really enjoy working with children because I get a chance to help children and their families. I am able to express my creativity through arts, games, and activities.”

Angela Guth - Preschool

Location: Easton

Angie has a degree in business and a CDA and has been an employee of The Learning Locomotion for over 20 years. She believes that we all need to work together for a better future. Her favorite days are when the children don’t want to leave her classroom because they are having so much fun.

Sable Mellott - Infants

Location: Easton

Sable has a hands-on approach to teaching and learning, she is always eager and willing to help children, parents, and staff. She has her CDA in Early Childhood as well as a Bachelor’s degree in English.

Danielle Todaro - Infants

Location: Easton

Danielle has a degree in ECE and has been an employee of The Learning Locomotion for over 20 years. Her philosophy is that all children are unique and must have a nurturing and loving environment so they can grow physically, emotionally, and socially.

Lynn Baker - Pre-K

Location: Easton

“I really enjoy working with children because I get a chance to help children and their families. I am able to express my creativity through arts, games, and activities.”

At The Learning Locomotion, our teachers don’t just teach — they listen, inspire, and nurture every step of your child’s learning journey.

Want to meet our team in person? Call (610) 588-4321 or contact us using the form below to schedule a tour today!