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Assessor Spotlight: Natalie Grebe

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We’re adding a new blog feature where we spotlight a member of the Pennsylvania Program Quality Assessment Team each month. Have fun getting to know our team!

Natalie Grebe
Montgomery County
natgre@pakeys.org

Background
I graduated with a B.S. Degree from Kutztown University in Elementary/Early Childhood Education and a M.S. Degree from West Chester University in Administration. I have been working in the field of education for over 30 years.

Experience
I began my career developing and teaching a full-day kindergarten program that was licensed by the Department of Education. After a few years, I moved into an Assistant Director role and began learning the administrative side of operating a center. During this position, I supported teachers and worked with children ranging from infants through school-age. I eventually moved into an Executive Director position and had the opportunity to work with a supportive administrative team while leading the organization.  When the owner retired from the business, I decided to take a different path in my career. I then became a Technical Assistant Consultant and provided quality assurance under The Success by Six Project and Keystone STARS initiative for several years. I transitioned into my role as a Program Quality Assessor in 2014.

I strongly believe in all children receiving high quality care in early childhood and school-age programs. I enjoy spending time in classrooms, talking with teachers, and supporting them in their continuous quality improvement journey.

Fun Facts
I love spending time with my husband and four cats – Cashew, Fluffernut, Butternut, and Peanut. I enjoy feeding the birds, gardening, watching for hummingbirds, creating primitive hooked rugs, cruising to different destinations, visiting Wildwood, decorating my house (inside and outside), and walking.

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Assessor Spotlight: Ann Gula

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Welcome to a new “Let’s Talk Quality” blog feature where we spotlight a member of the Pennsylvania Program Quality Assessment (PQA) Team each month. Have fun getting to know our team!

Ann Gula
Carbon County
anngul@pakeys.org

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Assessor Spotlight: Beth Simon

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We’re adding a new blog feature where we spotlight a member of the Pennsylvania Program Quality Assessment team each month. Have fun getting to know our team!

Beth Simon

M.Ed., Centre County, betsim@pakeys.org

Background

I received my Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) from Penn State University and my Masters of Education in Teaching and Learning from Lock Haven University. I have been in the early childhood education field for over 20 years.

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