Joann Dorr RN, CPE As the Program Coordinator, Joann has enjoyed working with KidShape families for the last six years encouraging current students and KidShape graduates to make healthier lifestyle changes for their families. Joann, a registered nurse, is a graduate of Northeastern Hospital School of Nursing.  She has had more than 25 years of clinical and community nursing experience.  She also is a certified parenting educator at the St. Mary Parenting Center, working with families in the community for nine years on various topics and stages of parenting.

	Shara Aaron, MS, RD Shara is a Registered Dietitian at KidShape, working with students and families on healthier eating habits.  Shara received a bachelor’s degree in human biology from the University of Pennsylvania, a master’s degree in nutrition communications from Tufts University, and her dietetic internship certificate from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.  Shara is co-owner of NutCom, LLC Nutrition Communications; writes for several publications; and has two published books, Chocolate – A Healthy Passion (Prometheus) and The Baby Fat Diet (Penguin).  Shara also is a certified group fitness instructor and serves as co-editor of the New Jersey Dietetic Association newsletter.			Lauren Garber, BS Lauren is a Physical Activity Instructor at KidShape. She graduated from Wesley College in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in physical education.  She currently works as an elementary health and physical education teacher in the Philadelphia School District.
	Christine Kerchak, MSW, CPE Christine is the Group Discussion Facilitator on the KidShape team. She graduated from LaSalle University with a bachelor’s degree. Christine earned a master’s degree in education with an emphasis on early childhood intervention at Temple University. She is a certified elementary and special education teacher.   Christine is currently a certified Parenting Educator with St. Mary Medical Center.			Jill Kwasny, MS, RD, CDE Jill is a Registered Dietitian at KidShape, where she teaches the importance of good nutrition and correct portion size to children and their families.  Jill received a bachelor’s degree in dietetics from the University of Maryland and a master’s degree in human nutrition from Drexel University.  She is  a certified diabetes educator. Jill worked in clinical dietetics and ran hospital- based, weight-management programs before starting a private practice in 1990.  She currently is a consultant to healthcare facilities and grocery stores, and works with individuals and groups to address their nutrition needs.
	Donna Lombardo, BS Donna has been working as a Physical Activity Instructor for KidShape since the first class in 2005. Donna earned a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology (exercise science and health) and physical education teaching certification from West Chester University. She has worked as a fitness specialist at the St. Mary Wellness Center and currently teaches health and physical education in the Trenton Public School District.			Wayne Lutteroty Jr, BS Wayne is a Physical Activity Instructor with KidShape, emphasizing positive reinforcement through a balanced assortment of activities that focus on well-being and the importance of lifelong fitness.  Wayne received a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology with a minor in health science from West Chester University. He works for both the Neshaminy and Pennsbury School Districts and serves as head baseball coach, assistant basketball coach, and assistant football coach for Carl Sandburg Middle School.
	Charla Mervis, BS, RD Charla, a Registered Dietitian, has been a member of the KidShape staff since its inception at St. Mary. She received a bachelor’s degree in nutrition sciences at Pennsylvania State University and completed a dietetic internship through Penn State with a clinical rotation at the Hershey Medical Center. Charla began her career at St. Mary Medical Center in 2004 as an inpatient and outpatient dietitian. She currently works for the Philadelphia School District providing nutrition education to students.			Todd O’Neill, BS Todd is a Physical Activity Instructor with KidShape, introducing games and activities to students to do by themselves or with their families.  These activities, which usually require little or no equipment, keeps students active for at least 60 minutes a day.  Todd is a graduate of West Chester University with a bachelor's degree in kinesiology and K-12 health and physical education teaching certification.  Todd works as a substitute teacher for the Neshaminy School District, as a fitness specialist in the St. Mary Wellness Center, and as a basketball referee for Metropolitan Sports Services.