St. Mark Preschool and Enrichment Center Staff
Allison Finnegan
Director
Mrs. Finnegan is delighted to be serving her second year as Director of St Mark Preschool. Allison has extensive experience directing and teaching in preschools in neighboring communities over the past 12 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 her second year as Director of St Mark Preschool. Allison has extensive experience directing and teaching in preschools in neighboring communities over the past 12 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 is now teaching 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 is now teaching 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-first year as a teacher at St. Mark and has added the role of Preschool Office Director to her responsibilities. She has a twenty-four-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-first year as a teacher at St. Mark and has added the role of Preschool Office Director to her responsibilities. She has a twenty-four-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
Carolyn has been a Teacher and Aide at St Mark Preschool for over 14 years. We are delighted that she has returned this year to teach the Threes Class and assist in Kindergarten Enrichment. She 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
Carolyn has been a Teacher and Aide at St Mark Preschool for over 14 years. We are delighted that she has returned this year to teach the Threes Class and assist in Kindergarten Enrichment. She 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
Christine is starting her ninth year as a Teacher Aide at St. Mark Preschool and Enrichment Center. She 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
Christine is starting her ninth year as a Teacher Aide at St. Mark Preschool and Enrichment Center. She 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
Amy is beginning her eighth year as a teacher aide. 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
Amy is beginning her eighth year as a teacher aide. Amy is an alumnus of St. Mark Preschool. Some of her fondest memories are of 3- and 4-year-old preschool at St. Mark.
Kerrie Pasternak
Teacher Aide
Kerrie is starting her tenth year as a Teacher Aide at St. Mark Preschool. She lives with her family in Mt. Prospect. All three of her children attended St. Mark Preschool.
"If you dream it, you can do it." Walt Disney
Teacher Aide
Kerrie is starting her tenth year as a Teacher Aide at St. Mark Preschool. She lives with her family in Mt. Prospect. All three of her children attended St. Mark Preschool.
"If you dream it, you can do it." Walt Disney
Julia Han
Teacher Aide/Lunchroom Coordinator
Julia is in her second year as teacher aide and lunchroom coordinator. She currently attends Harper College and lives in Mt. Prospect.
Teacher Aide/Lunchroom Coordinator
Julia is in her second year as teacher aide and lunchroom coordinator. She currently attends Harper College and lives in Mt. Prospect.
Nancy Peterson
Child Care Aide
Nancy is beginning her first year with St Mark Preschool as a Child Care Aide. 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
Child Care Aide
Nancy is beginning her first year with St Mark Preschool as a Child Care Aide. 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
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!"
