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Children’s books are a fantastic way to teach young kids about big, important issues in an age-appropriate manner and at a level they can understand. That’s certainly the case for educating little ones about the life and legacy of the great Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the crucial topic of equality. At The Malvern… Read More

Giving back and helping others is a year-round effort at The Malvern School. Our schools actively support a variety of causes across more than 25 local communities and, naturally, the holidays are a particularly busy season for this type of outreach. Spearheaded by our amazing Directors, teachers and staff – and supported by our equally… Read More

Spotlight on Cari Fowler Role: Executive Director Location: The Malvern School of Medford Malvern School Employee Since: 2010 When The Malvern School was preparing to open the Medford location in 2010, we knew we needed an experienced and exceptional leader at our new school. Cari fit the bill to a T. As Executive Director, she… Read More

The Terri Lynne Lokoff Teacher Awards have been honoring outstanding early care and education teachers since 1994. This year, for the second year in a row, Malvern School teachers were among the honorees from around the country! One of the 2022 Teacher Award recipients is Ms. Melissa Bussell, Preschool 1 Lead Teacher and Curriculum Coordinator… Read More

At The Malvern School, two things are core to our programming: literacy skills and character values, like kindness and compassion. While we develop these in our young friends through a variety of activities every day, we were able to celebrate both in a bigger way during our latest Literacy Celebration Day! Literacy Celebration Day is… Read More

Spotlight on Katie LeVan Role: Senior Director of Education Location: The Malvern Schools of  Warrington and Richboro  Malvern School Employee Since: 2017 When people think about early childhood education, young children’s learning and development are, of course, top of mind. But for early learning experts like Ms. Katie, growth opportunities designed for teachers and Directors… Read More

Spotlight on Gigi Garcia Role: Director of Human Resources Location: The Malvern Executive Office Malvern School Employee Since: 2021 Managing human resources across an early learning organization that’s hundreds of people strong is a tall order. For Gigi Garcia, The Malvern School’s Director of Human Resources, it’s an opportunity and a responsibility she takes in… Read More

Spotlight on Ashley Lester  Role: Lead Teacher Classroom: Preschool Location: The Malvern School of Warrington Malvern School Employee Since: 2018 Recognized for her dedication, expertise and commitment to providing high-quality early learning experiences, Miss Ashley is an outstanding early childhood educator. In addition to being named Teacher of the Year at The Malvern School of… Read More

Spotlight on Marisa Ciocca Role: Lead Teacher Classroom: Toddlers Location: The Malvern School of Richboro Malvern School Employee Since: 2015 An amazing team can make the difference between a good workplace and a great one. That’s the type of team that Ms. Marisa enjoys being part of at The Malvern School of Richboro – and… Read More

Spotlight on Michelle Donahue Role: Lead Teacher and Curriculum Coordinator Classroom: Pre-Kindergarten Location: The Malvern School of Glen Mills Malvern School Employee Since: 2000 Ms. Michelle knows a good opportunity when she sees one. She got her foot in the door with The Malvern School when she was a 19-year-old college student – and turned… Read More