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Meet the Team
The FKS Family
Sandi Hommer
Owner/ Director
Ms. Sandi began at FKS in October of 2003 with a BA in Psychology and Elementary Education from the University of Richmond and received her Master of Education degree in 2010 from Cabrini College. Her three children, Abigail, Jake, and Grant, all attended and graduated from FKS. Abigail even comes back to work and volunteer at FKS when she is home.
Sandi’s favorite part of the job is meeting all
the new families and watching their children grow from infants through Kindergarten graduation and beyond.
Julie Corcoran
Assistant Director
Ms. Julie started as a parent at FKS when she brought her son, Anthony to us in early 2012 and became the Assistant Director in November, 2013. Julie holds a BS in Human Services from Chestnut Hill and a Master of Professional Studies in Human Resources from Penn State University. Julie’s sons, Anthony and Enzo, are both part of the FKS Family. All the morning hugs when she walks into each room and listening to the silly things the kids say are Ms. Julie’s favorite part of her job.
Tonisha McIntyre
Infant Teacher
Ms. Tonisha has been part of the FKS Family since February of 2015. She came to us with a degree in Early Childhood Education, more than 10 years of experience in the early learning field, and a passion to teach. Tonisha’s children, Jenna and Tyler, have both graduated from FKS. The part of her job she enjoys the most is having the opportunity to recreate some ofher favorite childhood memories withthe children.
Elizabeth Makler
Infant & Toddler Teacher
Ms. Liz came to us in January 2010 at the recommendation of her grandmother, Ms. Doris, a beloved teacher at FKS from 2000 until late 2017. Ms. Liz may have started as a volunteer, but she quickly fell in love with the children and began working here full time in July of that year. Ms. Liz splits her time between the Infant and Toddler classrooms and her favorite part of the job is snuggling with the babies.
Samantha Palladino
Infant Teacher
Ms Sam joined the FKS Family in January of 2024 and works with us part-time while she attends college for art education. Between her big family and lots of babysitting, Ms. Sam has plenty of experience. Ms. Sam is famous here for the creative art projects she does with the little ones. When she isn't working or at school, Ms. Sam loves to spend time with her little brothers and sisters.
Shameka Richburg
Toddler Teacher
Ms. Shameka was one of the very first employees of For Kids’ Sake when we opened in May of 2000. Ms. Shameka has grown her family at FKS and now brings her sons, Chase and Mason with her. Just spending time with each child and having a part in watching them all grow and learn is Ms. Meka’s favorite part of her job.
Irshad Mir
Toddler Teacher
Ms. Irshad began working at For Kids’ Sake in October of 2004 after working in early learning in New York for more than 15 years. Ms. Irshad has a grown son, Basit, and spends some of her time outside of school cooking delicious meals
for her friends and lucky coworkers. Ms. Irshad’s favorite part of working at FKS is watching all of the children of different races and cultures laugh and play together from such an early age.
Natalie Sanchez
Toddler Teacher
Ms. Natalie joined our team in May of 2022. With plenty of younger cousins, she started babysitting at an early age and then moved on to become a nanny. Ms.. Natalie has several hobbies including pottery, sewing and really anything crafty. Her favorite part of working with little ones is watching them learn new things and get excited when they have figured out something new.
Tanaya McGhee
Toddler Teacher
Ms. Tanaya began working at For Kids' Sake in December of 2022 bringing with her several years of child care experience. Ms. Tanaya is the mother of 5 who enjoys every moment of it. Ms. Tanaya loves watching children grow and learn. S he takes pleasure in working at FKS where she can have an active role in students' lives and help guide them into the next stage of development.
Shareace Sample
Toddler Teacher
​Ms. Shareace came to the FKS Family in December of 2022 with more than 12 years of experience in early learning. Ms. Shareace has 6 children of her own and loves spending time with children of all ages. The most rewarding part of working at FKS is seeing every stage of the children's development as a new adventure and watching them reach each new milestone.
Tejal Pisat
Toddler Teacher
Ms. Tejal joined our team in September of 2024 after moving from India to the King of Prussia area. Ms. Tejal has completed her bachelor's in Electronics and Telecommunications and also has an innate love of children that she wants to share. In her free time, she spends time with her husband and son, Shlok, loves to read books and listen to music. Ms Tejal takes pride in knowing that she can make a positive impact in kids lives.
Alice Buettler
Preschool Teacher
Ms. Alice began working at FKS in May of 2019. She holds a BS in Elementary Education from Chestnut Hill College and came here with more than 30 years of working with children. Ms. Alice has 2 grown children and loves spending time with her grandchildren. Ms. Alice loves to hear the children laugh when she reads in silly voices.
Tamara Sisco
Building Float
Ms Tamara came found the FKS Family in August 2023 at the recommendation of another FKS staff member. She came with more than 7 years of experience working with young children and an unmatched passion for working with little ones. She loves being a building float because she gets to help in every room and her days are never boring. Her favorite part of her job is sitting on the floor, engaging, learning and playing with the children.
Justine Bennich
Preschool Teacher​
Ms. Justine joined our team in September 2024 and works in our Preschool classroom. She comes to us with many years of babysitting and experience in another early learning center. In her free time, Ms. Justine loves to read and spend time with her family. Ms. Justine's favorite part of her position at For Kids' Sake is helping them explore science with hands-on experiments.
Mary Kate Ryan
Pre-K Teacher
Ms. Mary Kate became a part of the FKS team in January of 2012 when she was still a senior at Upper Merion High School. She has since graduated and come a full-time member of our teaching staff. At home, Ms. Mary Kate enjoys spending time with her step-daughter, Julianna and her daughter, Luna who comes with her to FKS. Watching the children learn and grow every day is Ms. Mary Kate’s favorite part of her position at FKS.
Pre-K Teacher
Emerson DiBlasis
Ms Emerson joined FKS in September of 2023. She came with years of babysitting and nanny experience and a passion for little ones. When she is not working, Ms. Emerson loves spending time with her family and working on creative hobbies like drawing and making candles. Ms. Emerson's favorite part of her job is getting to know all of the little personalities.
Sneha Kumari
Preschool/Pre-K Teacher
Ms. Sneha came to the FKS Family in December of 2024. She has a BA in Science, experience in early learning and a deep love of young children. She loves spending time with her family, especially her son, Krishnav who attends FKS as well. Sneha's favorite part of working as FKS is watching the children's excitement when they learn something new. She loves laughing and playing with all of the little ones.
Bianca Ward
Kindergarten/ Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Bianca Ward joined FKS in September 2024 as our Transitional K/Kindergarten teacher. She is a graduate of Bloomsburg University with a BA in Early Childhood Education, a PA PK-4 Teaching Certificate and experience in a neighboring public school district. Miss Ward works very closely with each student to ensure they meet their academic potential, with a heavy emphasis on SEL, art, and movement. When Miss Ward is not teaching, she is practicing yoga, painting with friends, or learning a new skill! For Miss Ward, one of the most rewarding parts of being an educator is watching the students grow academically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively in an inclusive, safe, and diverse learning environment.