Leadership Team & Board

We take pride in the commitment of these fine professionals for they are the heart of our program. We believe that ongoing professional development, as well as acknowledgment of their dedication, is vital to their own success and that of our program. Without a dedicated group of professionals, we would be unable to deliver the high caliber of services for which Danville Child Development Center is known and respected.

Leadership Team

Leadership Team Staff

Shannon Lewczyk

Executive Director

My name is Shannon Lewczyk, and I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself as the new Executive Director for Danville Child Development Center. I am very excited to meet all of you and your children and get to know you all a little better, but first I would like to tell you a little about myself.

Originally, I am a Danville native currently living in Milton with my husband of 24 years Joe, and my 5 youngest children. My oldest son Jakob, 22 lives in Tampa, Florida and is a manager for Publix Supermarkets. My daughter Lyla, 18 is a freshman in the Nursing program at Bloomsburg University. My son Garrett, 13 is in 8th grade at Milton Middle School. I have twin 6-year-olds named Hazel and Hudson, and our youngest son Reid is 5 years old. Our life is busy and chaotic, which is just how we like it. We enjoy spending time together with our extended family, watching movies, playing sports, cooking, and eating, and most importantly camping!

Working with children has been my passion as long as I can remember. I began studying Early Childhood Education during my freshman year at Danville High School. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Educational Studies and an associate degree in Early Childhood Development, Education and Management. I have worked in all areas and positions in a childcare center over the years. Most recently I was a Pre-Kindergarten Teacher at Busy Little Beavers here in Danville, however prior to that I was the Executive Director for Discovery Point and Creative World Schools in Florida.

I strongly feel that early childhood education is the foundation for learning and is a critical time for growth and development. I believe a child’s love of learning starts in the early years and if we can create a loving, safe, and positive experience for each child that they will be more successful throughout their educational journey and in life.

Leadership Team Staff

Steve Bevans

Director of Finance

Steve has been DCDC’s Business Manager since 2005, the latest chapter in a career devoted to work in the non-profit sector.

After moving to this area from San Diego in 1992, Steve was Administrative Director of the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble for 7 years, as well as founder of the Columbia-Montour Regional Arts Council in 1999. He then went on to serve as Executive Director of the Mental Health Association of the Central Susquehanna Valley and then the Williamsport-Lycoming Arts Council. He joined DCDC after a brief foray into the used-book selling business.

Steve holds a Bachelors degree in business administration from the University of Connecticut. He lives in Danville with his wife Trish, their daughter Cora and a beagle named Mitch.

Leadership Team Staff

Michele Jenkins

Director of Education

Michele has held the position of Director of Education for DCDC since 2004. A DCDC employee since 2000, she began her career here as a Preschool Teacher and the area Supervisor. Prior to her promotion, she assumed the role of child care coordinator, where she developed a great relationship with DCDC’s families and staff.

Michele has many years of experience in early care and education, serving in many different roles from teacher to home visitor from PA to California! Michele received her degree in Elementary Education from Bloomsburg University. She has completed her Director’s Certificate in Early Care and Education and continues to grow professionally by taking professional development classes throughout the year.

The proud mother of a daughter, Mackenzie, she also enjoys reading, photography, and the outdoors. Michele can always be found spending her free time with her two English Bulldogs, Stella and Dudley, family, and friends.

Leadership Team Staff

Renea Poust

Early Intervention Coordinator

Renea has earned an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education from Pennsylvania College of Technology. Renea taught at DCDC from 1999-2002 as a toddler teacher and Early Intervention teacher. Renea became a nanny from 2002-2006 for two doctors in Bloomsburg. Then in 2006-2015 Renea became a Preschool Teacher for Columbia Child Development Program at the Town Park Village Center. Renea return to DCDC in 2015 and is our Early Intervention Coordinator and helps oversee our Infant and Toddler programs.

Renea lives in Orangeville with her husband Chris and two daughters Kayla and Taylor. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, exercising and watching sports (Go Mets, Penn State, and Miami Dolphins).

Leadership Team Staff

Danielle Spaid

Enrollment Director

My name is Danielle Spaid. I am excited to join the team at DCDC Bloom Road, as the Site Supervisor! I have my associate’s degree in Child Development. I have been in the childcare field for 15 years. I started at DCDC working with toddlers, then taught preschool at Bloomsburg University, and most recently, I taught Pre-K at Columbia Child Development Program.

I live in Bloomsburg with my husband Michael and two children, Carter and Stella. I look forward to working with your family and watching your child grow

Leadership Team Staff

Annie Chappel

Bloom Rd Site Supervisor

I am so excited to be the Site Supervisor here at the DCDC Bloom Rd! I previously worked at DCDC in 2014-2015 as a preschool teacher in the Yogi Bear Room. Before working at DCDC, I taught kindergarten for six years in Maryland. After my time at DCDC, I worked as a nanny for a year, then as a preschool teacher at an outdoor nature school until we moved back to Pennsylvania.

I received my Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood/Elementary Education in May 2007 from Bloomsburg University. I am currently enrolled in the Master of Education program at Bloomsburg. I am pursuing a dual Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Leadership and am expected to graduate with my first Masters in December 2021.

While not working or taking classes, I enjoy spending time with my husband, Jon, and our daughter, Amelia. We like spending time outdoors and with our pets, Pixie & Chloe. We can’t wait to explore the local parks and create some awesome memories here in PA!

Board of Directors

President

Candy Ryan

Manager for Patient Access Services, Geisinger Health System -Muncy

Past President

Graeme Woods
GS Woods Financial Solutions/Former DCDC Parent

Vice President

Renee Beisswanger

Danville Head Start-Retired

Secretary/Treasurer

Brian Dunleavy

Financial Analyst, B. Braun Medical/DCDC Parent

Directors

Hannah Brehm

Veterinarian, PA SPCA /DCDC Parent

David Brokus

President-Huntermill Associates

Annie Chappel

CSIU Pre-K Counts Teacher/DCDC Parent

Elizabeth Petre

Assistant Professor, Department of Communication Studies, Bloomsburg University/DCDC Parent

Dr. Thomas Tanner

Senior Vice President- Marketing, Carnegie Agency/Former DCDC Parent

Victoria Schmidt

Director of Marketing, Playpower, Inc. / DCDC Parent