Building Hours:The job of an ECE Director is filled with day-to-day responsibilities and challenges. My job is about to get a little easier as we welcome Karli Miller to our ECE family! Karli has accepted the position of Early Childhood Administrator. They will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of our Early Childhood department and will play an active role on our leadership team.
Karli, often known as “Karl” around the J, is not new to the JCC. With a background that includes working at the JCC for three years—initially as a welcome desk team member and then as a summer camp administrator—Karli has developed a deep connection to the JCC community and played an integral role in communication with members, participants, and campers and their families.
Karli has a Bachelor’s in both English/Creative Writing and Communication Studies from Bloomsburg University and a Master’s in Communication Studies from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with an emphasis on family and relationship communication, specifically focused on diversity related topics such as disability and LGBTQIA+ issues. Currently residing in Allentown with their family, two dogs, and two cats, Karli collects disability-themed toys (including Wheelchair Barbie) and enjoys building Legos in their spare time, as well as volunteering with a variety of disability based organizations. Karli had the honor of being selected as Ms. Wheelchair Pennsylvania 2020 through the Ms. Wheelchair America organization with their platform “Body Inclusivity and Advocacy for People with Disabilities” which emphasized the importance of self-advocacy and the sometimes difficult conversations that disabled folks need to have about their needs. Karli cannot wait to join the ECE team and is committed to fostering an environment where every student and family feels welcome and valued!
