Employment Opportunities:

If you would like to be a Substitute Teacher, please email a letter of interest along with a resume to: woodenladderpreschool@gmail.com, or mail to Wooden Ladder Preschool, 7501 Church Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15202

Tamela Carmichael

Tamela Carmichael, graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in Graphic Design from La Roche University. Originally from Crafton Pa, Tamela and her husband Hermie have made Emsworth their home since 2004. Tamela and Hermie have 5 boys all who graduated from Wooden Ladder Preschool.

Jolanta Doherty

Jolanta has a BA degree in Music and classical singing from Klaipeda University, Lithuania, and is a member of multiple professional choral ensembles in Pittsburgh. Since 2013 she has lived in Emsworth with her husband and two daughters, the youngest of whom is a graduate of Wooden Ladder.

Brigid McDonagh

Brigid was certified in Elementary Education at Grove City College. She has a Masters in Reading Education and Reading Specialist certification from the University of Pittsburgh. She has lived in the community with her family for many years, and has taught the Pre-K class at Wooden Ladder since 2005.

Laura Pecosh

Laura graduated with a B.A. in Theatre and an M.Ed. in Elementary Education from California University of PA. Originally from Uniontown, Laura and her husband Dalton have resided in Emsworth since 2005. They have three children, the youngest of whom is a recent graduate of Wooden Ladder.

Tracy Smallwood

Tracy, has an Associate of Science degree from CCAC. She is currently the Avonworth Hockey Club Boosters Fundraising President and has volunteered on the Avonworth PTA for many years. She and her husband Kevin are both from Avalon and have lived in Ohio Township since 2006. They have 3 children who have all graduated from Wooden Ladder Preschool. 

Susan Thornton, Financial Administrator

Susan graduated from Bloomsburg University with a degree in Business Administration/ Marketing. Susan and her husband, Jim, have resided in Ben Avon for over 30 years and have twins named Lily and Jed. Susan is also an active member of the Avon Club Foundation.