Moragne is associate executive director at Lancaster Day Care Center, where she tends to 103 children whose low-income working families need quality child care at an affordable price.
Her work is more than just a job. It's about "helping the children and families of Lancaster defeat the cycle of poverty," Moragne said.
When she's not working, she loves spending time with her daughters.
She promised each of them that between their 14th and 15th birthdays she would take them anywhere they want to go. This spring, she will travel to Italy with her oldest daughter.
And Moragne dreams of paying for her family and friends to go on an international vacation together. Based on her determined and motivated spirit, they should all get their passports ready.
Age: You have to guess.
Family: Husband Preston, and three beautiful daughters: Lauren, 14, Kassidy 12, and Rocka, 7 (whose real name is Synclaire, but she will not respond to it).
Residence: East Hempfield Township.
Education: Bachelor's degree in economics and in May I earned my MBA, both from Millersville University.
Favorite place I've visited: Canary Islands.
Favorite thing to do in Lancaster: Go to Central Market and walk downtown, especially around the holidays.
Favorite people: My Grandma Hyson and my sister, Natalie. They always showed me unconditional love and most of all, made sure I was taken care of.
I love: The feeling and rush of good memories that I get when I go to my hometown of Columbia. It was a wonderful place to grow up (despite what others might think). It truly made me a well-rounded person.
Biggest influence in life: My boss, mentor and friend, Nancy Jordan [who is executive director of Lancaster Day Care Center]. Through the years, Nancy has always encouraged me to be the best I can be. She has proven to be a strong foundation that I can depend on no matter how big or small the issue. We have the same birthday, exactly 25 years apart (so it may have something to do with the kindred spirit).
In the future: I will pass the legacy to my daughters with confidence, knowing that they will be intelligent, beautiful women ready to continue to make the world a better place.
A goal for the new year: To accessorize more, to go outside of my comfort zone. I like very classic looks but I am going to try to be more contemporary.
Favorite part of my job: All of the wonderful people I work with and for. I am so fortunate to work with an awesome staff and an amazing board of directors.
Favorite thing to do with my family: Play Taboo. I also enjoy visiting with my mom; my girls love hearing the stories she tells them about when I was a little girl.
A book I enjoy: "Think and Grow Rich," by Napoleon Hill, and I also enjoy listening to the audio book "The Secret," by Rhonda Byrne.
Favorite movie: "Rocky II." I get a huge adrenaline rush every time I watch it.
Magazines I like: Budget Travel and Money.
If I could have anyone over for dinner: [Someone with] a personal "rags-to-riches" story to share. I admire perseverance.
Hobbies: Watching my daughters play basketball; there is nothing like being their biggest cheerleader. I also enjoy traveling around the world.
My idea of happiness: Being waist-deep in ocean water, jumping the waves with my family and friends
When I was little I wanted to be: A famous singer.
Snack of choice: Strawberry licorice.
You can always find this in my refrigerator: A secret stash of chocolate.
The world needs more: Positive energy.
I believe: That people can change. A person who was very important to me was an alcoholic when I was a child and remained so until 17 years ago. He has been sober [ever since].
Favorite quote: Rocky Balboa said, "It ain't about how hard ya hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward, how much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done!"
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