STEPHANIE FINK - FIRST GRADE

Stephanie graduated from Houghton University with a degree in English and Elementary Education and Gwynedd Mercy University with a Masters in Reading.  She taught seven years in public school and then took off time to homeschool her three children.  Her family lives in Harleysville.  They enjoy time together playing games and being outdoors.

MICHELE KERNS - KINDERGARTEN

Michele began her journey at INVS as a parent, then transitioned to a substitute teacher, and finally joined our staff in a regular position in 2019. She has 14 years of teaching experience in both special and elementary education across public and private school settings. Michele graduated from Kutztown University with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Special Education and from Wilkes University with a Master’s degree in Education. She lives in Hatfield with her husband and their three children. 

ROBYN MALDONADO - KINDERGARTEN

Robyn graduated from Gwynedd Mercy University with a degree in Elementary Education as well as Special Education. She taught first grade before joining IVNS staff in 2022 as a Kindergarten teacher. When she is not in the classroom, she enjoys staying active with her husband, going on walks, going to the gym, and exploring a new place!

HEATHER KRAIHANZEL - FOUR AND FIVE YEAR OLDS

Heather is new to the IVNS family but has been teaching preschool for 30 years.  She graduated from West Chester University with a degree in Early Childhood Education.  Heather and her husband Eric live in Souderton.  They have 3 sons and a daughter in law.

JOANN ALLEN - FOUR AND FIVE YEAR OLDS

Joann has been teaching at IVNS since 2008. She is a graduate of Gwynedd Mercy College with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education. She loves to go boating, biking, traveling and to the beach. She lives in Harleysville with her husband, Jeff, and two sons.

ALICIA CROSSGROVE - THREE, FOUR AND FIVE YEAR OLDS

Alicia has been teaching at IVNS since 2015. She graduated from The King's College in New York. She previously taught at Salford Mennonite Child Care. Alicia and her husband have 3 daughters and one son.

SABRINA BRATCHER - FOUR AND FIVE YEAR OLDS

Sabrina is an IVNS alum and a graduate of Souderton Area High School. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics Education from Geneva College and a Master's Degree in Classroom Technology from Wilkes University.  She has previously taught at Indian Crest Middle School, Good Shepherd Christian Academy in Honduras, and Grace Christian School. She loves the color yellow, sunflowers, smiley faces, missions work, reading, the St. Louis Cardinals, Operation Christmas Child, her family, and hanging out with children of all ages.

JENNA COMMONS - THREE AND FOUR YEAR OLDS

Jenna is an IVNS alum and graduate of Souderton High School. She has a Bachelor's Degree from Taylor University in Elementary Education with an Early Childhood certificate. Jenna has taught at IVNS a total of 11 years, both in preschool and Kindergarten. Jenna and her husband Tracy attend Swamp Mennonite Church in Quakertown, where Tracy is the Associate Pastor. They have three children. 

JANICE SMITH - THREE YEAR OLDS

Janice has been at IVNs&K&1 for around 18 years. Janice says that “Each day is filled with fun,learning,and forming a relationship with each of my students”.

Janice attended West Chester University for both Undergraduate and Graduate degrees in Elementary Education.

Janice and her husband live in Hatfield. Janice’s adult children all live nearby with their families. When Janice is not at school, she likes to do jigsaw puzzles, quilt and hang out with her family.

MELISSA GARGES - THREE YEAR OLDS

Melissa has been working at IVNS since 2019.  She is a graduate of Gwynedd Mercy College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. Melissa and her husband have two children.

CHELSEA SOWERS - PRESCHOOL WITH ME

Chelsea Sowers started out as a parent of IVNS and has now transitioned back to teaching after being a stay at home mom for last 8 years. She received her Child Development Associate (CDA) from Northampton Community College. She previously taught two year olds at Salford Mennonite Child Care Centers before caring for her three sons. She and her husband Evan love spending time together as a family , always outdoors. We love serving our church in many different roles. In her spare time you can find her running , kickboxing, gardening, and caring for her 18 chickens (her girlfriends ). 

SUE LENT - MUSIC

Sue has been teaching at IVNS since 1990. She is a graduate of Northeastern Bible College with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. She resides in Lansdale with her husband, Dave and has a daughter who lives in Colorado.

MARY MANGUM - LIBRARIAN & MATH ENRICHMENT

Mary Mangum graduated from Wilkes University with a Masters of Science in Education as well as an undergrad degree from Tyler School of Art (Temple University) with her Bachelors of Fine Art in Drawing and Painting with Teaching Certification. Mary worked for a decade in Souderton Area School District teaching Elementary Art until 2020 when she decided to be home with her son and begin fostering with her husband. 

KRISTA LOUDEN - GYM

Krista graduated Temple University with a Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation. She loves spending time outdoors, teaching gymnastics and singing. She lives with her husband and daughter