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St. Mark Preschool and Enrichment Center Staff

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​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."

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Barb Zediker 
​Teacher/Former Director
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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.”

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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.”

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Carolyn Zim
Teacher/ Teacher Aide
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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."

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Christine Eyles 
Teacher Aide
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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.
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“I look forward to watching your child grow and make many happy and fun experiences at St. Mark.”

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​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.


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 Kerrie Pasternak
 Teacher Aide
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 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


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Julia Han
Teacher Aide/Lunchroom Coordinator
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Julia is in her second year as teacher aide and lunchroom coordinator.  She currently attends Harper College and lives in Mt. Prospect.

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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


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!"
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