St. Mark Preschool and Enrichment Center Staff
Allison Finnegan
Director
Mrs. Finnegan is delighted to be serving in her fourth year as Director of St Mark Preschool. Allison has extensive experience directing and teaching in preschools in neighboring communities over the past 14 years.
"My passion for quality early childhood education is guided by a philosophy of engaging young children in hands on experiences that spark imagination and inspire a love of learning."
Director
Mrs. Finnegan is delighted to be serving in her fourth year as Director of St Mark Preschool. Allison has extensive experience directing and teaching in preschools in neighboring communities over the past 14 years.
"My passion for quality early childhood education is guided by a philosophy of engaging young children in hands on experiences that spark imagination and inspire a love of learning."
Barb Zediker
Teacher/Former Director
Mrs. Zediker began teaching at St. Mark in 1997 and currently teaches the Kindergarten Enrichment STEAM Program.
Mrs. Zediker's daughter and son are both St. Mark Preschool alumni.
“I look forward to working with the children, families, and staff of such a fabulous school.”
Teacher/Former Director
Mrs. Zediker began teaching at St. Mark in 1997 and currently teaches the Kindergarten Enrichment STEAM Program.
Mrs. Zediker's daughter and son are both St. Mark Preschool alumni.
“I look forward to working with the children, families, and staff of such a fabulous school.”
Christine Renz
Office Director
Teacher
Mrs. Renz is starting her twenty-third year as a teacher at St. Mark and has added the role of Preschool Office Director to her responsibilities. She has a twenty-five-year-old son, who is a St. Mark alumnus.
“I find it so rewarding to be a part of a child’s first educational experience.”
Office Director
Teacher
Mrs. Renz is starting her twenty-third year as a teacher at St. Mark and has added the role of Preschool Office Director to her responsibilities. She has a twenty-five-year-old son, who is a St. Mark alumnus.
“I find it so rewarding to be a part of a child’s first educational experience.”
'Carolyn Zim
Teacher/ Teacher Aide
Mrs. Zim has been a Teacher and Aide at St Mark Preschool for over 16 years. She is the Lead Teacher in the Threes' Class and assists in Afternoon Kindergarten Enrichment on Tuesday and Thursday. Carolyn lives with her husband and has two daughters.
"I want to share in the joy of teaching by celebrating childhood every day."
Teacher/ Teacher Aide
Mrs. Zim has been a Teacher and Aide at St Mark Preschool for over 16 years. She is the Lead Teacher in the Threes' Class and assists in Afternoon Kindergarten Enrichment on Tuesday and Thursday. Carolyn lives with her husband and has two daughters.
"I want to share in the joy of teaching by celebrating childhood every day."
Christine Eyles
Teacher Aide
Mrs. Eyles is starting her tenth year as a Teacher Aide at St. Mark Preschool and Enrichment Center in the Fours' Class. Christine and her family live in Mount Prospect.
“I look forward to watching your child grow and make many happy and fun experiences at St. Mark.”
Teacher Aide
Mrs. Eyles is starting her tenth year as a Teacher Aide at St. Mark Preschool and Enrichment Center in the Fours' Class. Christine and her family live in Mount Prospect.
“I look forward to watching your child grow and make many happy and fun experiences at St. Mark.”
Amy LeClere
Teacher Aide
Miss Amy is beginning her tenth year as a Teacher Aide. She assists in the Threes' Class and in Afternoon Kindergarten Enrichment on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. Amy is an alumnus of St. Mark Preschool. Some of her fondest memories are of 3- and 4-year-old preschool at St. Mark.
Teacher Aide
Miss Amy is beginning her tenth year as a Teacher Aide. She assists in the Threes' Class and in Afternoon Kindergarten Enrichment on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. Amy is an alumnus of St. Mark Preschool. Some of her fondest memories are of 3- and 4-year-old preschool at St. Mark.
Nancy Peterson
Teacher Aide
Mrs. Peterson is entering her third year at St Mark Preschool as a Teacher Aide and will be assisting in the Fours' Class. A resident of the community, Nancy enjoyed teaching and interacting with local school children, preschoolers, and scout troops in her previous position. “Children make your life important.” Erma Bombeck
Teacher Aide
Mrs. Peterson is entering her third year at St Mark Preschool as a Teacher Aide and will be assisting in the Fours' Class. A resident of the community, Nancy enjoyed teaching and interacting with local school children, preschoolers, and scout troops in her previous position. “Children make your life important.” Erma Bombeck
Terry Labanowski
Part Time Teacher and Substitute
Mrs. Labanowski is starting her second year at St. Mark Preschool. She taught preschool for several years before having children and is happy to return to the classroom! Mrs. Labanowski will be assisting Threes class on Wednesdays and subbing when needed.
Part Time Teacher and Substitute
Mrs. Labanowski is starting her second year at St. Mark Preschool. She taught preschool for several years before having children and is happy to return to the classroom! Mrs. Labanowski will be assisting Threes class on Wednesdays and subbing when needed.
Comments from a parent survey about the staff at St. Mark Preschool and Enrichment Center:
"We have been thrilled to join St. Mark’s Preschool this year. We trust the teachers implicitly and we know that they have so much knowledge, patience, and creativity."
"We cannot say enough wonderful things about the warm and inspiring environment created by [our daughter's teachers]. We are always impressed by the huge variety of creative activities tied to each unit. Our daughter absolutely loves being at school. Thank you to all three teachers!"