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
Meg Leydon
Development Director

University of Virginia

Favorite Book: Harry the Dirty Dog

Pam Larsen
Enrollment/Operations Manager

Harrington School of Design

Favorite Book: Bootsy

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

Favorite book: Elephant and Piggy Books, Inside a House that is Haunted

Joanna Navarez
Teacher

DePaul University

Favorite book: Corduroy

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

Virgie Berry
Teacher

Lewis University; Loyola University

Favorite book: Our Class Is A Family

Richard Noble
Day School Sexton
Erica Owens
Teacher
University of Illinois Chicago
 
Favorite Book: Fancy Nancy
Emily McConnell
Teacher

Slippery Rock University
Favorite Book: The Little Prince

Cata Bryant
Teacher

Favorite book: Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy

Laura Bronson
Teacher
Undergrad: Columbia College Chicago
Grad: Roosevelt University
 
Favorite book: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Gail Bolton
Support Staff