Preschool Staff – Richland Center

I have over 28 years of experience working in Early Childhood Education and this is my 22^nd year with the Park District Preschool.  I was awarded The Herald News Readers’ Choice Award, Best of Will County  Preschool Teacher in 2016 and 2018.  I am thankful and consider myself incredibly blessed to be able to say that I love what I do! I believe that we are never too old to learn something new and I enjoy attending different ECE seminars throughout the year as well as researching new ways to teach each child. My husband and I have four wonderful children, 6 amazing grandchildren with two more on the way as well as 4 grand puppies and an actual grand “kid” named Dobby. I love working with young children and I am very active in my church as well. I am looking forward to another exciting year in the classroom sharing in the “ah ha” moments and giving the children a great first experience as they begin their school adventure.

This is my 11th year with the preschool program at the LTPD and 9th year as Mrs. Debbie’s aide. I absolutely LOVE what I do for a living. Watching how much the children grow, both physically and academically, continues to amaze me year after year. Previously, I was a nanny for many years. My husband and I will be celebrating our 24th wedding anniversary this November. We are the proud parents of 3 amazing young men. My hobbies are photography, traveling, dancing and watching sports. I am excited for all the new challenges and experiences this new school year will bring.