St. Mark Preschool and Enrichment Center Staff, 2025-2026 School Year
Allison Finnegan
Director
Mrs. Finnegan is delighted to be serving in her fifth year as Director of St Mark Preschool. Allison has extensive experience directing and teaching in preschools in neighboring communities over the past 15 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 fifth year as Director of St Mark Preschool. Allison has extensive experience directing and teaching in preschools in neighboring communities over the past 15 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
Teacher
Office Manager
Mrs. Renz is beginning her twenty-fifth year as a teacher at St. Mark Preschool and is also the Preschool Office Manager.
Mrs. Renz grew up in Mt. Prospect and she has a grown son, who is also a St. Mark alumnus.
“I find it so rewarding to be a part of a child’s first educational experience.”
Teacher
Office Manager
Mrs. Renz is beginning her twenty-fifth year as a teacher at St. Mark Preschool and is also the Preschool Office Manager.
Mrs. Renz grew up in Mt. Prospect and she has a grown son, who is also a St. Mark alumnus.
“I find it so rewarding to be a part of a child’s first educational experience.”
Carolyn Zim
Teacher
Mrs. Zim has been a Teacher and Aide at St Mark Preschool for over 17 years. She is a Lead Teacher in the Threes' Class and assists in afternoon care. Carolyn resides in the community with her husband and has two daughters.
"I want to share in the joy of teaching by celebrating childhood every day."
Teacher
Mrs. Zim has been a Teacher and Aide at St Mark Preschool for over 17 years. She is a Lead Teacher in the Threes' Class and assists in afternoon care. Carolyn resides in the community with her husband and has two daughters.
"I want to share in the joy of teaching by celebrating childhood every day."
Christine Eyles
Teacher's Aide
Mrs. Eyles is starting her twelfth year as a Teacher's 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's Aide
Mrs. Eyles is starting her twelfth year as a Teacher's 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.”
Nancy Peterson
Teacher's Aide
Mrs. Peterson is entering her fourth year at St Mark Preschool as a Teacher's 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's Aide
Mrs. Peterson is entering her fourth year at St Mark Preschool as a Teacher's 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
Teacher
Mrs. Labanowski is beginning her third year at St. Mark Preschool where she will be Co-Teaching the Threes' Class with Mrs. Zim and with an additional Teacher, Mrs. Mary Schaeffer, on a Tuesday & Thursday. Terry taught preschool for several years before having children and was thrilled to return to the classroom. Mrs. Labanowski and her husband are residents of
Mount Prospect where they are raising two children.
Teacher
Mrs. Labanowski is beginning her third year at St. Mark Preschool where she will be Co-Teaching the Threes' Class with Mrs. Zim and with an additional Teacher, Mrs. Mary Schaeffer, on a Tuesday & Thursday. Terry taught preschool for several years before having children and was thrilled to return to the classroom. Mrs. Labanowski and her husband are residents of
Mount Prospect where they are raising two children.
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!"