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.
Meg Leydon
Development Director
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
