Meet the Staff

A 2025 graduate from Liberty University, Kaylee is excited to implement her background in Family and Child Development into a classroom setting. She is honored to do so at Crossroads, a ministry-minded place that disciples and equips the next generation for Christ. During college, Kaylee explored different professional avenues within her degree but ultimately fell in love with teaching young kids. Kaylee understands that every child is uniquely created by God and will foster an engaging, intentional, and fun learning environment so each child can flourish in their individual ways. Outside of the classroom, Kaylee loves spending time with her friends and family (especially her eight nieces and nephews), being outdoors, running, reading, and writing.

Kaylyn is very excited to be joining the Crossroads family, teaching 1st and 2nd grade! Ever since she was in third grade, she knew that she wanted to become a teacher. She graduated from Millersville University in 2020 with a degree in Early Childhood Education. Since graduation, she has spent time subbing in different grade levels and classrooms, including several short-term subbing positions in first and third grades. She has also taught in the CV School District in a PreK Counts classroom and most recently taught preschool and PreK at Helping Hands Daycare in Akron, PA. She attends Akron Grace Church, where she serves on the worship team, the children and youth ministry team, and the VBS planning team. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, spending time with her family and friends, watching sports, crafting, cooking, and baking.

Amy is a ray of sunshine and possesses great skills for teaching young students. Amy graduated with a degree in early elementary education from Millersville University and completed her student teaching with the Manheim Township School District, where she realized her passion and joy in teaching students at the younger level. Amy grew up in Downingtown and moved to Elverson a couple years ago and attends Encourage Community Church. She enjoys spending time with her husband Joe, playing with their dog, making candles, and all things food!

Crystal graduated from Elizabethtown College in 2012 with a degree in Psychology and from Lancaster Bible College in 2016 with a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling. Before joining the Crossroads team in January 2022, Crystal worked in community-based mental health serving children with Autism. Crystal and her husband Eric stay busy raising their son and spoiling their pets. When not at work, Crystal enjoys camping, gardening, thrifting, and baking.

Dawn brings experience as a librarian, co-op teacher, and many years as a homeschooling mom. She was educated at Pillsbury Baptist College and is currently pursuing additional education online with Hillsdale College, MI. She has established children's book clubs and worked with AWANA programs and VBS. Born and raised in Bucks County, PA, she has also lived in numerous states. She is blessed to be the mother of five adult children, a teenager, and six young grandchildren. Her hobbies include traveling, swimming, needle felting, photography, board games, watching Phillies games, and reading historical fiction novels. She faithfully attends Crossway Church in Mohnton.

Rebekah (Bekah) is excited to continue growing in her role supporting students and teachers at Crossroads. With a heart for children and a natural gift for nurturing young minds, she discovered her love for education while working with the three-year-olds at Gracepoint Learning Center, and dreams of becoming a mother one day too. A homeschool graduate herself, Rebekah fondly remembers her co-op experiences and wouldn't change that foundation. She is a member of Hinkletown Mennonite Church and enjoys reading, singing, playing the tin whistle, and spending time snuggling her niece and nephew any chance she has. Her love for God, learning, and deep care for children continue to shape her journey.

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Abby brings a genuine love for children, hands-on learning, homeschooling, and hybrid learning. A recent graduate of Pathways Hybrid Learning, she plans to pursue a degree in education while gaining valuable classroom experience as an aide. In her free time, she enjoys running, playing pickleball, and spending time outdoors. She actively serves in her church's children’s ministry, where her faith in Jesus is the foundation for all she does.

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Michelle is joyfully returning to the staff family of Crossroads. She previously taught high school Bible and filled an administrative role at Crossroads before taking a two-year break to homeschool her children traditionally. She has a deep passion for the Word of God and is excited about sharing and teaching His Word to the next generation. Michelle has been a homeschool mom to their four children for five years and married to her wonderful husband, Adam, for 19 years. She has taught Sunday school, Bible quizzing, and children’s church. Her family attends Ephrata Reformed Presbyterian Church. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family, camping, reading, watching baseball, and listening to audio sermons.

Larry began his teaching career in 1969 at Twin Valley HS, where he taught Power Technology and advised both a political debate club and the Technology Student Association. In 2004, he continued teaching Power Technology, Bible, and Physical Science, and advised TSA at Conestoga Christian School followed by homeschool teaching in 2022. Larry holds a B.S. in Industrial Arts Education from Millersville University and has completed additional coursework at Penn State Berks, the University of New Hampshire, and Millersville. He and his wife, Mary Louise, have lived in Bowmansville for 40 years and are active at Pine Grove Church. Outside the classroom, he enjoys ping pong, tending a half-acre vegetable garden, building electronic projects, tracking snowstorms, taking long walks, and singing with the Lancaster Chorale.

Sheldon brings a lifelong passion for STEM to Crossroads. After 40 years in global manufacturing and HR, he is eager to step into the classroom, offering experience, energy, and vision to prepare students for adulthood while fostering real-world application and critical thinking. He holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from the General Motors Institute and an M.S. in Engineering from Harvard University. At both schools, he was a tutor and teaching fellow in calculus, fueling his desire to support students academically. Sheldon and his wife, Sandy, raised five children in Reamstown, all of whom attended PA Virtual Charter School. He served as President of the PAVCS Board of Trustees and is active at Transfiguration Orthodox Church in Lititz. He enjoys senior men’s softball and biking across northern Lancaster County.

Cheri brings over 25 years of administrative experience and finds joy in serving at Crossroads, while watching how God continues to move within this school He knit together. She is thankful for the opportunity to also teach music at Crossroads and pass along the seeds of faith, music, and worship to the next generation. Cheri and her husband Nathan have four children. She enjoys spending time with family, studying the Bible, journaling, playing the piano, and watching a lot of baseball. She serves at Hinkletown Mennonite Church as a worship leader and is also the Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper for JoyShop Ministries.

Patty loves Crossroads and what it stands for. She enjoys being with the kids, getting to know them, and helping them learn about and grow in Jesus. Patty has been married to Buddy for 15 years and has two sons, Bruce and Coylan. They worship at Lancaster Church of the Nazarene and serve in their church and youth group. In her down time, she enjoys reading, going to the movies with her family, and being outdoors, especially to hike and bike.