Faculty/Staff

I am proud to be the Instructional Support teacher. I am entering into my fifth year at OLA. I have a Bachelor’s degree and teaching certificate in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Psychology. I also am working towards the completion of a certificate in the Autism Endorsement Program from Neumann University. I have 17 years of teaching experience.

I live in Jacobus, PA with my husband Adam, my soon to be 9 year-old son Dylan and our dog Maverick. Dylan will be entering 3rd grade  this year. I am absolutely happy to be at OLA. The school is my second family.

My name is Joanne Beattie and I am the Kindergarten teacher here at Our Lady of Angels.   I live in Lancaster with my husband and two children, Tommy and Jocelyn.   I love all kinds of animals and have a Boston Terrier, Boxer, rabbit, and fish. My family loves being outdoors! We spend our recreational time camping, fishing, and hiking.  We attend St. John Neumann Church in Manheim Township.

My teaching experience includes many years in Philadelphia, Lancaster, Lititz, and Columbia.  My education includes a bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from Temple University.  I obtained a master’s degree In Early Childhood Education from Millersville University.  I am so excited to meet your children and learn with them this year!

I am a lifetime resident of Columbia, Pennsylvania attending Holy Trinity School for elementary school and graduating from Columbia High School as well as Millersville University. I am also a lifetime member of Holy Trinity Church. I began my teaching career at Holy Trinity School as the 4th Grade Teacher in 1988 and continue today as the 2nd Grade Teacher for Our Lady of the Angels Catholic School. I am proud to say I am beginning my 33rd year of teaching. I was honored to be the recipient of the Diocese of Harrisburg – Golden Apple Award in 2011. My husband Vernon and I have two children and two beautiful granddaughters: Brittany, 31, married to Marcus Cantrell. Brittany is an RN nurse at Wellspan York Hospital. They have a two beautiful little girls.  Our Son, Christopher, 28, is the accounting supervisor for Kleen-Rite, Corp.   I know and believe that all children are unique, that all children have a tremendous amount of potential. It is my philosophy and my passion to provide a stimulating and individualized educational environment where children can grow physically, mentally, emotionally, socially and spiritually to their fullest potential. 

“Hello! My name is Brynn Kelly and I am so excited to be returning to Our Lady the Angels as a teacher rather than a student. I graduated from OLA in 2012 and Lancaster Catholic High School in 2016. I also graduated from Millersville University with my teaching degree. For a long time, I have known that I wanted to be a teacher and am so excited to be teaching alongside the people that had a huge impact on my young life. I look forward to meeting you and working with you soon!”