I Love Learning Preschool Teachers 2013-2014
Staff Qualifications
The faculty averages 10+ years experience! Our educational backgrounds include Bachelors Degrees, Associates Degrees and Early Childhood Degrees.
Teachers obtain 10 hours of continuing education credits each year, and all
are CPR/First Aid/AED certified. Our teachers are dedicated to the process
of continuing their educational experiences as it relates to the preschool classroom.
My name is Mary Kay Olson and I am the Director of the I Love Learning Preschool. This is my second year as director at the Grayslake Park District. I live in Gurnee with my husband and we have 2 boys.
We enjoy weekends in Michigan, where we have season football tickets
for Michigan State University. I grew up in Michigan and met my husband at Michigan State University. We enjoy exercise and are avid runners. We've run in the Race For Wrigley and The Big Ten 10k Challenge.
I enjoy teaching, reading, and spending time with my family and friends. I am fortunate to be a part of such a dedicated and talented group of educators. The Grayslake Park District and their philosophy on preschool education are second to none. The emphasis is on learning through exploration, play and the standards expressed in the Illinois Learning Standards. I am proud to be a part of such a qualified team.
We enjoy weekends in Michigan, where we have season football tickets
for Michigan State University. I grew up in Michigan and met my husband at Michigan State University. We enjoy exercise and are avid runners. We've run in the Race For Wrigley and The Big Ten 10k Challenge.
I enjoy teaching, reading, and spending time with my family and friends. I am fortunate to be a part of such a dedicated and talented group of educators. The Grayslake Park District and their philosophy on preschool education are second to none. The emphasis is on learning through exploration, play and the standards expressed in the Illinois Learning Standards. I am proud to be a part of such a qualified team.
My name is Annie Caliendo and I've taught the Young 3's class with Miss Nicole since 2010, and the 3's T/Th afternoon class as well. My husband Rob and I moved to Grayslake in 1996 from Oak Park where we lived for ten years. I grew up in Northern Nevada in the oldest town in the state, Genoa. We have two daughters, Zoe, who is in college and Hope, who's
in middle school. They are both graduates of I Love Learning Preschool!
I love to garden, take cross-country car trips with my family and dog Boomer, play sand volleyball & go on family hikes.
in middle school. They are both graduates of I Love Learning Preschool!
I love to garden, take cross-country car trips with my family and dog Boomer, play sand volleyball & go on family hikes.
My name is Kathy Guerrieri and I teach the MWF four year old classes at the rec center. I also teach the four year old enrichment class on Tuesday & Thursday. I have been part of I Love Learning Preschool since 2009. I have two daughters, Kailee & Madison, who keep my husband Tony & I very busy. We spend a good part of our time at their sporting events, our favorite being basketball. I am also huge Chicago Cubs fan. I even named my dog Wrigley! My family has lived in Grayslake since 2003 and we love being part of such a great community.
My name is Nicole Krebs and I teach both Young 3’s classes and 3’s MWF PM classes. I’ve been with the preschool since 2004 when I started as a sub in my daughter’s class. I have 3 kids—a son and a daughter (twins) who attend Grayslake North High School, and another daughter at St. Gilbert school. My husband and I met at NIU in 1990, and moved to Grayslake in 1994 where we’ve lived ever since. I love to read, relax and spend time with my family and friends.
My name is Karen Larson, and I teach three year old Tuesday/Thursday morning and afternoon classes. I have three boys who have all graduated from the Grayslake Park District I Love Learning Preschool program. I enjoyed the experience so much that I “never really left” and have continued to act as a substitute teacher. My husband and I both grew up in Elmhurst, IL and moved to Grayslake in 1999. Much of our time is spent with our children on the baseball fields or fishing in Lake Michigan. I enjoy exercising, reading and spending time with my family.
My name is Renee Silver-McGraw and I have taught the young 3's,
the 3's and the 4 year old programs for the Park District since moving to Grayslake from Naperville in 2004 with my husband and son. I previously taught preschool for the Naperville Park District. I teach the 4 year old classes at Jones Island. As a family, we enjoy watching our son play Lacrosse as well as traveling and family get-togethers with our large extended family. I enjoy being a member of our neighborhood book
club and our Women's Club at church. I also enjoy gardening, baking
and being an active member of our great community.
the 3's and the 4 year old programs for the Park District since moving to Grayslake from Naperville in 2004 with my husband and son. I previously taught preschool for the Naperville Park District. I teach the 4 year old classes at Jones Island. As a family, we enjoy watching our son play Lacrosse as well as traveling and family get-togethers with our large extended family. I enjoy being a member of our neighborhood book
club and our Women's Club at church. I also enjoy gardening, baking
and being an active member of our great community.
My name is Amy Netz, I teach the 3’s MWF, and I've been with the park district since 2005. My background includes 20+ years in teaching environments. My husband and I moved to Illinois in 1992,
& we’ve lived in Grayslake since 1999. I have two boys, Trevor, who attends Grayslake Central High School, & Nicholas, who attends Frederick School, and a Chihuahua named Monty. In my spare time I enjoy watching my son in marching band at Rams football games. I also attend basketball games, Boy Scout events and tennis matches for my boys. I am a parent volunteer at
my children's schools, & I’m involved in the parent resource group. I’m a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha Alumni Chapter City North, & Tri kappa. I enjoy hanging out
with my family, friends, gardening, cooking, traveling, & working out.
& we’ve lived in Grayslake since 1999. I have two boys, Trevor, who attends Grayslake Central High School, & Nicholas, who attends Frederick School, and a Chihuahua named Monty. In my spare time I enjoy watching my son in marching band at Rams football games. I also attend basketball games, Boy Scout events and tennis matches for my boys. I am a parent volunteer at
my children's schools, & I’m involved in the parent resource group. I’m a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha Alumni Chapter City North, & Tri kappa. I enjoy hanging out
with my family, friends, gardening, cooking, traveling, & working out.
My name is Cathy Neuman and I have been working in childcare for the past 24 years, and I teach the 3's M-F mornings. I have worked in preschool programs, I have been a nanny and I owned a home daycare. Now that my 2 sons are older, I have returned to work outside of the home. Since 2011, I have worked at the Grayslake Park District as a preschool teacher in the 3 year old program and as the director of the Busy Bee's 3's Camp. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family. My favorite hobby is cheering for my sons at their baseball games. I also enjoy running, exercising, reading and photography.
My name is Lorraine Wyzgala, better known as Mrs. W., and I joined the I Love Learning Preschool in 2006. I had the pleasure of teaching the 3's, 4's,
Pre-K Enrichment Class, & Creative Artist Classes. I have 20+ years experience teaching preschool & art appreciation classes, and loved every minute of it.
I live in McHenry with my husband. We have two very artistic daughters.
I love spending time with my family, my crazy cat & I have discovered a
love for photography.
Pre-K Enrichment Class, & Creative Artist Classes. I have 20+ years experience teaching preschool & art appreciation classes, and loved every minute of it.
I live in McHenry with my husband. We have two very artistic daughters.
I love spending time with my family, my crazy cat & I have discovered a
love for photography.