{"id":146207,"date":"2026-03-23T19:19:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T19:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/146207\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T19:19:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T19:19:08","slug":"pre-k-kids-meet-miss-pennsylvania","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/146207\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-K kids meet Miss Pennsylvania"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Miss Pennsylvania 2025 Victoria Vespico paid a visit Monday to the Agency for Community EmPOWERment of NEPA\u2019s Scranton Pre-K facility. Vespico, a native of Shavertown in Kingston Twp., engaged with students through a variety of interactive and inspiring activities, including a fun walk and pose session, reading from one of her published books and showcasing a special talent performance. She also visited with each classroom and took photos with students and staff.\u00a0ACE is human services agency dedicated to administering community-based programs that meet the diverse needs of individuals and families throughout the region. Its largest initiative is the Early Learning Program, which provides high-quality early childhood education through Head Start, Early Head Start and Pre-K Counts services.\u00a0The William Street site in Scranton serves local families with five Head Start classrooms and two Early Head Start classrooms.\u00a0\u201cWe are thrilled to welcome Miss Pennsylvania 2025 to our Scranton Pre-K facility,\u201d said Jim Wansacz, ACE executive director. \u201cThis visit is a wonderful opportunity for our children to experience creativity, confidence and joy in a meaningful and memorable way.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Miss Pennsylvania 2025 Victoria Vespico interacts with Pre-K students during a visit to the Agency for Community EmPOWERment of NEPA Monday, March 23, 2026. (SEAN MCKEAG \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\" width=\"2400\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/STT-L-MISSPENNSYLVANIA-0324-03.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"1586742\" \/>Miss Pennsylvania 2025 Victoria Vespico interacts with Pre-K students during a visit to the Agency for Community EmPOWERment of NEPA Monday, March 23, 2026. (SEAN MCKEAG \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Miss Pennsylvania 2025 Victoria Vespico interacts with Pre-K students during a visit to the Agency for Community EmPOWERment of NEPA Monday, March 23, 2026. (SEAN MCKEAG \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\" width=\"2400\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/STT-L-MISSPENNSYLVANIA-0324-5.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"1586743\" \/>Miss Pennsylvania 2025 Victoria Vespico interacts with Pre-K students during a visit to the Agency for Community EmPOWERment of NEPA Monday, March 23, 2026. (SEAN MCKEAG \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Miss Pennsylvania 2025 Victoria Vespico interacts with Pre-K students during a visit to the Agency for Community EmPOWERment of NEPA Monday, March 23, 2026. (SEAN MCKEAG \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\" width=\"2400\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/STT-L-MISSPENNSYLVANIA-0324-02.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"1586744\" \/>Miss Pennsylvania 2025 Victoria Vespico interacts with Pre-K students during a visit to the Agency for Community EmPOWERment of NEPA Monday, March 23, 2026. (SEAN MCKEAG \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Miss Pennsylvania 2025 Victoria Vespico teaches a dance to Pre-K students during a visit to the Agency for Community EmPOWERment of NEPA Monday, March 23, 2026. (SEAN MCKEAG \/ STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)\" width=\"2400\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/STT-L-MISSPENNSYLVANIA-0324-04.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"1586745\" \/>Miss Pennsylvania 2025 Victoria Vespico teaches a dance to Pre-K students during a visit to the Agency for Community EmPOWERment of NEPA Monday, March 23, 2026. 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