Our Greeters

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Hi! My name is Shannon Leyton and I am a resident of Thornton. We moved to our home in 2017 and love our community. I have a husband, a daughter, and a dog. My daughter attends the wonderful Garnet Valley School District. My background is in teaching, but after my daughter was born I decided to become a stay at home mom. While staying home, I continued to provide tutoring to children in various subjects. I’ve always had a strong love of art and find beauty in nature. So, I love to explore our local parks and visit Longwood Gardens. In addition, I enjoy all of the benefits our local library offers. When my family and I moved to Thornton, we were greeted by a greeter from Welcome Neighbor. It was such a pleasant surprise and very informative. I look forward to meeting you and sharing my knowledge of our community!

Hi Neighbor! My name is Patty Oshea. I was born in Philadelphia, spending most of my life here in Delco. I attended Cardinal O’Hara high school and DCCC. Married and mother of four, I was a stay at home mom until my youngest went to kindergarten. During that time, I was an active with many sporting booster groups; home in school organizations, while advocating for special needs children. In 1990, I started my career with UPS working with delivery information/ loss prevention/ security, and retired in 2017. Staying busy is the key. I love to cook, entertain and meet people. As a military mom, I am very privileged to be able to visit so many different places where my children were assigned. Currently, my husband and I are experiencing Déjà, watching our grandchildren play: lacrosse, wrestling cheer, soccer and band (three of them attending the Garnet Valley schools). I am looking forward to meeting and speaking with you as you begin to explore all the special treasures here in the Concord Township area. It surprises me every day!

Alison Miraglia has been a resident of Kennett Square for 16 years. She has been married also for 16 years. She has 3 kids who attend schools in the Kennett Consolidated School District and who are also involved in various sports and activities. She is currently a childcare coordinator for Willowdale Chapel, dog walker, and club field hockey coach. Prior to having children, Alison was an international relocation manager. Some of her passions include music (singing), field hockey, camping, kayaking, dogs, sushi, and more recently, elder care after having to move her mother to a nursing home. Alison loves helping people and feels that being a greeter with Welcome Neighbor helps combine her past career with her current life, and allows her the opportunity to share her love of Kennett Square with new members of the community.

Welcome to the Neighborhood, my name is Debbie Zell Lyles. I was a resident of West Chester for 17 years and Chadds Ford since 2020. I love the beauty of Chester County and all it has to offer which I am excited about sharing with you.
I have been married for 11 years to my wonderful husband Jay. I worked for a Fortune 500 Company in various positions for most of my career, primarily sales. Some of the things I enjoy are walking with my husband and our Dog Hayden, bike riding, dancing, going to the shore, traveling, and serving in different capacities in my church. I am looking forward to meeting you and helping you get connected to the community.

Hi, I am Carole Hamill and currently residing in Garnet Valley. I have lived in and around the area since 1981. I spent a good part of my life running my own Ceramic Business and selling my products in stores and craft shows locally and in adjacent states. I also taught children ceramics while living in Berwyn and stayed active in a local ski club. I have two children and six grandchildren in Pennsylvania and in Delaware. I now enjoy walking, playing Mahjongg, reading and traveling. The latter is my most favorite pastime. Everywhere is interesting. I look forward to greeting new people in the area and sharing my knowledge of the community.

Hi, my name is Angie Cooper and I have been a resident of Kennett Square borough for the last 5 years. I grew up in Delaware County and shortly after having my second child I moved to Oxford where I lived for 7 years prior to joining the wonderful Kennett community. I am a single mom and have two daughters (13 & 16) that attend Avon Grove Charter School. I enjoy spending time with my girls and our 10 year pit/chihuahua mix named Tallulah. I also enjoy sushi, CrossFit, all music and hiking.
I am employed at a dental office in Kennett and have been there for close to 6 years. I handle all administrative/front desk work and help to keep the office running efficiently. I have been in management and customer service for 23 years and I love building relationships and getting to know people, which has made Welcome Neighbor such a wonderful fit in my life! I can’t wait to meet you and share my love for our community and local businesses!

Hi! I’m Rachel S, Welcome Neighbor Greeter for the Concord territory. I've been a resident here for five years and have four kids, husband, and some pets. We have enjoyed being immersed in all that the Brandywine area has to offer such as Longwood Gardens, the historical society, Brandywine River Museum, and kayaking down the Brandywine with the kids.

I appreciate our local businesses and love introducing them. They are so helpful and friendly and provide the warm experiences that make a place into a community. And I am enjoying introducing both our community and our local sponsors to the new people just arriving here. As busy as I am with a full-time job and an active family, my mother always said, “ask a busy person when you want something done.”