Meet our Faculty and Staff!

Our faculty are highly-qualified and passionate specialists in early childhood education and development! Our teachers are dedicated to promoting a positive, supportive, and nurturing environment in which our students can truly thrive. Our staff bring a wide array of skills and expertise to our office, and work diligently to ensure a smooth and successful educational experience for your family! Find out more about us below.

Megan Gagliardo
Head of School (Interim)
Judy Caraher
Head of School (Emerita)

Read more about Judy here!

Meg Leydon
Development Director

University of Virginia

Favorite Book: Harry the Dirty Dog

Pam Larsen
Finance/Communications/Admissions

Harrington School of Design

Favorite Book: Bootsy

Kitsy Smith
Teacher

DePauw University; NEIU

Favorite book: The Gruffalo

Kara O'Brien
Teacher

DePaul University

Favorite book: Blueberries for Sal

Michelle Lau
Teacher

University of Illinois; DePaul University

Favorite book: Perfect Square

Madeleine Guarino
Teacher

University of Illinois; Concordia University

Favorite book: Madeleine

Lindsay Tremmel
Teacher

Denison University; DePaul University

Favorite book: Pete The Cat – I Love My White Shoes

Kate Snow
Lead Teacher

U. Vermont; Ericksen Institute (M.S. Child Development)

Favorite book: Pat The Bunny

Katie Heaton
Lead Teacher

University of Evansville (MPT)

Favorite book: All of them!

Sarah Allen
Teacher

University of Dayton; DePaul University

Favorite book: Where the Wild Things Are

Katherine Wiemold
Teacher
Joanna Navarez
Teacher

DePaul University

Favorite book: Corduroy

Claire Hanrahan
Lead Teacher

Loras College; Concordia University

Favorite book: Love Monster

Audrey Blackwell
Lead Teacher

DePaul University

Favorite book: The Pout Pout Fish Goes To School

Isabella Sergio
Teacher

Illinois State University

Favorite book: Harold and the Purple Crayon

MacKenzie Higgins
Teacher

University of Dayton

Favorite book: Mad About Plaid

Nancy McDonnell
Teacher

Western Michigan University; Chicago State University

Favorite book: Ish

Virgie Berry
Teacher

Lewis University; Loyola University

Favorite book: Our Class Is A Family

Richard Noble
Day School Sexton