{"id":4638,"date":"2025-01-02T19:07:55","date_gmt":"2025-01-02T19:07:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightbridgeacademy.com\/blue-bell-pa\/?p=4638"},"modified":"2025-09-23T08:59:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T08:59:01","slug":"kellie-kelco-lightbridge-academy-blue-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightbridgeacademy.com\/blue-bell-pa\/blog\/kellie-kelco-lightbridge-academy-blue-bell\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Center Director, Kellie Kelco!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hello, my name is Kellie Kelco, and I am proud to serve as the Center Director of Lightbridge Academy of Blue Bell. With a degree in Early Childhood Education and over a decade of experience in the childcare industry since 2011, I have held various leadership roles dedicated to supporting children\u2019s growth and development. Most recently, I served as a Regional Field Director, overseeing six schools across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. As a proud Jersey girl and parent of two wonderful children\u2014Riverlee, 2.5 years old, and Bryson, 6 years old\u2014I bring both professional expertise and personal experience to my role. I\u2019m especially excited to share that Riverlee is a student at Lightbridge Academy of Blue Bell, giving me the unique perspective of being both a Center Director and a parent at this amazing school. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking and baking with my children, and exploring the outdoors with our dog, Willow. What I love most about working in early childhood education is witnessing those magical \u201clightbulb moments\u201d when children and staff alike discover, learn, and grow to reach their full potential I am thrilled to be a part of the Lightbridge Academy family and look forward to building strong relationships with your family. Together, we will create a nurturing and supportive environment that feels like a true extension of your home. Our dedicated administration team is here to help every child reach their full potential\u2014academically, socially, and emotionally. See more of the happenings at Lightbridge Academy of Blue Bell by visiting our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LightbridgeAcademyBlueBell\/\">Facebook<\/a> page!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4821 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/lightbridgeacademy.com\/blue-bell-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2024\/09\/Kellie-Kelco-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Kellie Kelco, Center Director of Lightbridge Academy of Blue Bell, smiling and wearing glasses and a light blouse with gold polka dots, standing against a light-colored wall. 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