Leadership Team

Mark was named Director of Children’s Services in 2021. He has served as Assistant Director of Children’s Services since 2004. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation and Leisure Services Management from East Stroudsburg University. He is a 5th generation Mason and member of Robert Burns Lodge No. 464, Harrisburg, and the Scottish Rite – Valley of Harrisburg. He resides in Hummelstown with his wife and two sons.

Paula Haldeman is the Social Service Worker for the Masonic Children’s Home. She and Scott married on Dec. 15, 2018, and built a home in Elizabethtown. She has three grown children, and her daughter was recently married.
Paula has her bachelor’s degree from York College of PA and a Master’s degree from Villanova. She loves working with children helping them to succeed in life and have meaningful relationships with their families. In her off time, she enjoys spending time with her family, attending arts and craft fairs, shopping at antique stores, and travel. Fall is her favorite season and the holiday season.

Scott finds great joy in being a positive influence in the lives of children. He has more than a decade of experience as a houseparent and most recently served as the Activity Coordinator for Masonic Village’s Adult Daily Living Center. In his free time, Scott coaches youth sports teams, plays golf and spends time with his wife, two children and their family dog, Cinnamon.


The Masonic Children’s Home employs 16 full- time child care workers, 11 part- time child care workers, and three part-time tutors.