We have an extraordinary team of teachers here at St. Mark’s Preschool. Each teacher comes with a unique set of experiences and educational backgrounds, but they share a passion for helping young kids learn and grow in a way that inspires a life long love of curiosity and learning.
Miss Kristine
Miss Kristine has been involved in Early Childhood for over 20 years in both teaching and administration roles and is always striving to improve her methods for understanding and connecting with young children.
She loves that at St. Mark’s Preschool she can help children express their wonders, think deeply and find the joy in the world around them.
Miss Stephanie
Miss Stephanie came to us with experience in building a Reggio Emilia inspired program, and she feels fortunate to continue with the Reggio philosophy here at St. Mark’s Preschool.
She finds true joy in supporting and connecting with children and their families, and most of all, Miss Stephanie wants her students to love being at school and with her!
Miss Carey
Miss Carey has lived in Glen Ellyn for almost 20 years. She taught kindergarten and Jr. High before having her 3 children. When her youngest was in school full-time, she went back to her teaching days as a substitute teacher for the Glen Ellyn Park District. Several years ago, she joined the staff at St. Mark’s Preschool. She is very excited to begin another year at SMP. She truly loves talking with the children throughout their day here.
Miss Leslie
One of Miss Leslie’s favorite things about St. Mark’s Preschool is that she is always learning – it’s a continuous journey of wonder! Exploring the Reggio approach has and continues to be an amazing experience for her as this methodology feels very natural to her as a teacher.
Miss Jen
Miss Jen feels so fortunate to be part of St. Mark’s Preschool. She spent much of her time teaching at the elementary and middle school level. After a break to raise her children, she decided to focus on early education. She believes in our preschool mission and the Reggio Emilia philosophy and knows that St. Mark’s is where she should be teaching. She is a positive and devoted teacher who focuses on the whole child, and she loves fostering children’s curiosity and learning through play.
Miss Amy
Miss Amy is a native of Glen Ellyn and currently lives here with her family. She feels strongly that young children should be free to play and develop at their own pace, which makes the Reggio approach a good fit for her. She holds a BA in Music Education from the University of Illinois and taught music at the elementary level. In addition to teaching preschool class here at SMP, she is also our Music Specialist!