AGENCY LEADERSHIP CEO Elisa Spadafora (M.Ed) Elisa has an undergraduate degree in Psychology, and Early Childhood Education from Seton Hill University and an M.Ed. from California University in Special Education. She started her professional career at Westmoreland Community Action in 1992 as the Director of Community Services. In 2001 Elisa went to Family Show More DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Nancy Feth (MS SHRM/CP) Mrs. Feth joined Early Learning Connections in December of 2019. Mrs. Feth holds an M.S. in Human Resources from La Roche College as well as her SHRM CP Certification. She obtained her B.S. from Slippery Rock University. Prior to beginning at Early Learning Connections, Mrs. Feth held various HR positions in the Pittsburgh area. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Ken Rothert (BA) Ken joined Early Learning Connections in March of 2021. Ken has a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Robert Morris University. He has over 30 years’ experience working in various Non-Profit agencies. Ken was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA and currently lives in Brookville, PA with his wife Debbe. PROGRAM DIRECTOR Kathy Fredrick (B.Ed) Kathy has been responsible for the management and supervision of programs at the Early Learning Connections for 23 years. She is currently the Director of the Bon Aire Site. She previously served as the Special Services Coordinator and Early Head Start Program Manager. Kathy Graduated from Slippery Rock Universi Show More DIRECTOR OF ERSEA AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT Emily Snow (M.Ed) Emily started as Family Engagement /ERSEA Director with Early Learning Connections in February of 2018. Emily is no stranger to ELC. She started out as a babysitter for parent meetings when she was in high school, worked in the office and summer fun daycare program in college, and then again as a site assistant and of Show More EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS Beth Ann Glew (Ed.D) Dr. Glew started her career as an educator in 1988 as a preschool teacher. She was employed by Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV as a school psychologist and thereafter a special education supervisor in Early Intervention. Dr. Glew recently retired from the Intermediate Unit after 24 years of service. She is delighted t Show More HOME-BASED PROGRAM MANAGER Heather Queen (B.Ed) Mrs. Queen began employment with Early Learning Connections in 2005 as an Assistant Group Supervisor in the Infant/Toddler room. She moved up to Program Leader of the Infant/Toddler room before becoming an Early Head Start Parent Educator which she enjoyed for several years. Heather is currently the Home-Based Program Show More QUALITY ASSURANCE & HEALTH NUTRITION DIRECTOR Kimmy Hillebrand (B.Ed) Mrs. Hillebrand has been with Early Learning Connections since 2009. She has over 20 years of experience working with preschool-age children. She has also held a variety of Pre-K through 6th grade teaching positions in a variety of settings. Knowledge gained throughout years of experience has prepared her to hold Show More PROGRAM MANAGER Kelly E. Herbert (M.Ed) Kelly started her career teaching for Lawrence County Head Start in 2002 in a Head Start/Child Care full day full year collaboration. She then moved into center-based child care and school-age programming as the director of the New Castle Community Y and most recently started a new center at the Buhl Club in Sharon, Show More PROGRAM MANAGER BRITTNEY COURSON (M.Ed) Brittney started her employment with Early Learning Connections in 2012 as a Head Start Teacher. After several years, she switched programs and was a Head Teacher for Pre-K Counts. Brittney is now a Program Manager for various sites in our Armstrong County. She graduated from Slippery Rock University with a Bachel Show More PROGRAM MANAGER JACQUELINE HRANICA (M.Ed) Jacqueline graduated from Gannon University in 2009 with an undergraduate degree in accounting. After graduating, she took a job in a childcare center for a period of time before ending up in an office setting. She soon realized that she enjoyed working with young children much more than accounting and decided Show More PROGRAM MANAGER TIMOTHY SISINNI (MA) Tim has a B.S. in Early Childhood/Elementary Education, Special Education Teaching Certificate, M.A. Counseling Psychology, and Principal Certification K-8. He taught kindergarten, fifth and sixth grade, remedial math for all grade levels kindergarten-sixth. He also taught special education students with learning dis Show More Copyright © 2021 Early Learning Connections - All Rights Reserved. HOMELEADERSHIPGOVERNANCEEMPLOYEE LOGINTHANK A STAFF MEMBER