Rev. Kevin W. Jagoe – Minister

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The Reverend Kevin W. Jagoe (he/him) was born and raised in small-town Minnesota. He lived in Brooklyn, NY before being called by BuxMont Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in 2018 and now lives outside of Philadelphia, PA. He completed his Master of Divinity at Meadville Lombard Theological School in Chicago, IL and is currently working on his Doctorate of Divinity at United Lutheran Seminary. 

Beyond congregational life, Kevin is Adjunct Faculty with the Humanist Studies Program of the American Humanist Association. He currently serves on the Appointments Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Association and chairs the Education Committee of the American Humanist Association. He is a contributor to the books Humanist Voices in Unitarian Universalism & Values in Action. 

Kevin’s background includes more than a decade of work in the nonprofit sector with organizations ranging in size from five members to several thousand. He has worked within the Humanist movement professionally and as a volunteer. He was a very dedicated lay leader in his home congregation (First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis) and has been on staff with five UU congregations. 

Prior to seminary, he completed a BA in anthropology, criminal justice, and forensic sciences with minors in psychology and biology as well as a Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management. Kevin also obtained a Certificate in Humanist Studies & Leadership from what is now known as the Humanist Studies Program of the American Humanist Association. Kevin’s hobbies include: knitting, reading, writing, and travel.

Beverly Vitek – Office Administrator

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With more than ten years experience in non-profit and religious organizations, she brings extensive knowledge and new ideas. In addition to professional experience, Beverly enjoys volunteering with different organizations throughout the area. She also enjoys entertaining, gardening, reading and the Philadelphia Eagles. Go team!

Margaret Lea – Music Director

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Margaret has worked as a free-lance pianist and music educator in the Philadelphia and surrounding counties for many years. Margaret has a both a Bachelor and a Master of Music degree from Temple University with certifications in Orff, Kodaly and the Suzuki methods of childhood music education. She also plays several other instruments and can occasionally be heard singing with the choir! A lifelong Unitarian Universalist, Margaret’s family were members of BuxMont when she was a child and even then she occasionally played for services. Mother of two grown children, she and her husband, Jay, have lived in the Germantown section of Philadelphia since the 1980’s and are actively involved in their neighborhood through gardening, neighborly events, voter turnout and other social justice causes.

Melissa Speranger – Director of Religious Education

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Melissa has been working as a Child Therapist for over 10 years.  She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with her Masters in Social Work, and has worked in a variety of settings to facilitate the growth of children and families.  She enjoys using play as a tool to help express emotions, develop values, and problem solve.  Together with her husband, Tom, they have been members of BuxMont since 2019, and have welcomed 2 children since then, Genevieve and James. Melissa has been involved in the BuxMont Religious Education program since services returned to being in-person.  She loves to entertain, travel, cook and read, and treasures her time going on family adventures and being silly with her kids.

Nina Vitek – Bluey Teacher 

Nina Vitek (They/Them) is an actor, theater maker and teaching artist based in the greater Philadelphia area. They graduated in 2023 from Arcadia University with their Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting and Musical Theater. Since graduating, Nina has taught and directed various age groups as well as performed in multiple shows on Philadelphia stages. They are also extremely passionate about working with young people and guiding them to be creative, empowered, and the best versions of themselves they can be.

Gavin Minch – Legos Teacher           

Gavin started substitute teaching after serving in the Marine Corps. He has worked with a variety of age groups and believes that creativity, kindness, and teamwork all make the classroom thrive. In his free time Gavin enjoys, drawing, cooking, movies, and hanging out with his turtle and two cats.

Beth Taylor – Ministerial Intern