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~Ms. Allison~
Ms. Allison joined Mill Creek ECP family in August 2022! She graduated from Concordia University Chicago with a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and an endorsement in English as a second language. After teaching she spends the rest of her day coaching a swim team. In the fall she works at Sonny Acres Farm as a character in the Haunted Hayride. She always does a TON of fun activities with her class and is always looking for new adventures or places to go with them. Fun fact: Ms. Allison loves pretty much anything water related: swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkeling, etc.
~Ms Anna H~
Ms. Anna joined the Mill Creek ECP team in December of 2022. She has been working with young children since she was ten years old. What began as a babysitting job led to her working in childcare with children between the ages of three months to five years old. Ms. Anna enjoys focusing on the emotional needs of the toddlers here at Mill Creek ECP. She also enjoys singing, dancing, crocheting, being silly, and just being active and having fun with kids! Fun fact: Ms. Anna lived in Ireland for two years with her family during her middle school years.
~Ms. Anna P~
Ms. Anna joined us in November of 2022. She has over twelve years of experience working in the Early Childhood Field. Most recently, she has been working in an in-home setting. The family feel and small class sizes is what drew her in to our program. Ms. Anna has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology as well as over 30 hours of early childhood classes. She currently lives in Naperville with her partner and Irish Wolfhound, Buddy. During her free time, she enjoys reading a good book, going to the gym, shopping, and working on art projects. She also loves to cook and is a big coffee lover.
~Ms. Brooke~
Ms. Brooke started her early childhood experience in Indiana where she received her Bachelors in Child and Family Development. She joined our Mill Creek ECP family in October of 2022 and works with our infants. She enjoys doing yoga and hanging out with her family during her free time.
~Ms. Christina~
Ms. Christina started with us in September of 2022. She enjoys working with the preschoolers because she loves their creativity and curiosity. Fun fact: Ms. Christina has a twin brother! She also has a big passion for music and singing.
~Ms. Emma & Ms. Kathleen~
Ms. Emma is currently attending Iowa State University for her bachelors in Early Childhood Education. Ms. Kathleen is attending Illinois State University for her bachelors in Elementary Education. They both started with us the summer of 2019 and return during their college breaks and over the summer. We love having them with us and look forward to their graduation...as they have a job ready and waiting!
~Ms. Elizabeth S.~
Ms. Elizabeth joined our team in August of 2021. She enjoys working with infants and toddlers as she gets to know them and their needs interests. During her free time she enjoys hanging out with her friends and family.
~Mrs. Elizabeth W.~
Mrs. Elizabeth came to Illinois from Florida to help her daughter raise her twins! She is not only feeding them, but also feeding all of your children! Mrs. Elizabeth is our Mill Creek ECP Chef! If you thought shopping and planning meals for your family was hard, Mrs. Elizabeth does it for all of the children! She is very conscious of what she purchases and is always looking for new ways to present a wide variety of foods to the children. Mrs. Elizabeth LOVES being outside. She enjoys gardening, fishing, walking, reading...anything outdoors is great. Fun fact: her favorite food is anything BBQ!
~Mrs. Emily~
Mrs. Emily moved to Geneva from the city and joined our team in October of 2022. She earned her Bachelor's in Secondary Education/Biology from Northeastern Illinois University, but also worked in a Montessori early childhood center starting her high school years. That is when she discovered her love of working with younger children and she completed her Masters in Early Childhood Education from UIC. She loves the Reggio-inspired, relationship and nature-based program here at Mill Creek ECP. Mrs. Emily currently lives in Geneva with her son, husband, and rescued German Shepard mix (Thor). Fun facts: Mrs. Emily loves corny jokes, making things with her Cricut, sushi (especially uni) and cheese fries!
~Mrs. Ilana~
Mrs. Ilana lives in Geneva with her husband and two daughters. She started Mill Creek ECP on June 9th, 2015. Mrs. Ilana is a Kane County Certified Naturalist, has a Bachelors in Early Childhood Education, an Illinois Director Credential Level 2, and has several classes towards her Masters in Curriculum and Instruction. She will never turn down a sweet treat (anything chocolate) and is known to jump into an activity or event full speed ahead, rain or shine. She strives to be sure Mill Creek ECP is a place everyone feels welcomed, safe, and free to explore and discover while reflecting on their experiences to better themselves and the children enrolled at Mill Creek ECP.
~Ms. Kara~
Ms. Kara works with our toddlers. She joined us in January of 2023 and has her associates in Early Childhood Education. She has been teaching for 14 years, with various ages (infants to 14 years of age). Ms. Kara lives in Batavia with her 3.5 year old son, Wyatt. Her favorite activities outside of working with children include creating home decor and gifts such as candles, dream catchers, jewelry, etc using natural materials. She also enjoys staying mentally and physically well by taking a barre workout class in Geneva.
~Ms. Nevaeh~
Ms. Nevaeh joined us in January of 2023! She is very outgoing and loves working with the infants. She is working towards getting her CDA. Prior to Mill Creek ECP II, she worked with various people with special needs. She has been working with children since she was young and missed them. Ms. Nevaeh has lived in Mill Creek Geneva for just over 7 years. Fun facts: she loves sewing, baking, being with her friends and family
~Ms. Kyla~
Ms. Kyla started our team in October of 2022. She came from a more corporate program and Mill Creek ECP caught her eye because of the low ratios. She works with our two-year-old classroom and is excited that the kids are able to receive more individualized attention and care. She loves working with young children because she likes watching how they learn and how they grow. Ms. Kyla loves self-teaching herself various things like cooking, crafting, and art. She also loves mastering crafts and then learning new ones.
~Ms.Kim C.~
Coming soon!
~Ms.Kim J.~
Ms. Kim joined our Mill Creek ECP family in September of 2022. She has been working with children for a long time as it is her passion. She currently works with our preschoolers and love to see how independent they are enjoys engaging with them and following their interests. She has two grown children and one grandson she is always talking about...who wouldn't! Fun fact: Ms. Kim has visited forty of the Unities States and plans on visiting the rest!
~Ms. Mandy~
Ms. Mandy started with us in March of 2020. She worked with three-year-olds in her previous job for 12 years! She enjoys working with preschoolers because of all of the fun discussions she can have with them. She loves being outside and insects! Yup, don't be surprised to see Mrs. Mandy holding an insect and talking to the children about them. During her free time, she enjoys crocheting, gardening, and reading. Fun fact: Mrs. Mandy collects Alice in Wonderland books from all of the world and has over 200 different copies!
~Ms. Maryann~
Ms. Maryann did research on agriculture (corn, soil, etc) at Bayer prior to joining our Mill Creek ECP team. She also worked at Primrose Farm and led classes with the Farm Program with various age groups. Her favorite part about working with young children is that she loves how they view everything with new, inquisitive eyes. Fun fact: Ms. Maryann was born in Hawaii!
~Mrs. Mimi~
If it were not for Mrs. Mimi (a.k.a. Bubbie) Mill Creek ECP may not be what it is today as Ilana grew up watching Mimi (her mom) teach and run an early childhood program. She currently lives in Buffalo Grove with her husband but spends a great deal of time in the city or Geneva with her grandchildren. She has a degree in education, originally teaching inner city high school students until having children. She then discovered her passion for teaching younger children when helping in her daughter’s classroom and decided to go back to school to receive her early childhood certification. She is currently helping out remotely to make sure Ilana is not falling to behind in paperwork!
~Mrs. Nevaeh~
Coming soon!
~Ms. Olivia~
Ms. Olivia joined our team in October of 2021. She is currently in school for elementary education but loves working with preschoolers because she is able to talk, learn, and build better relationships with them. Fun fact: she loves plants and has a very large plant collection. Her favorite plant is the snake plant!
~Mrs. Silvia~
Mrs. Silvia has her CDA in Early Childhood Education in addition to her early childhood certificate. She started with us the summer of 2019 after her interview turned into a three hour field trip! We knew right then and there that she would, and still is an amazing addition to our program. Mrs. Silvia lives in Aurora and has three children, all of whom inspired her to switch careers and become a teacher. She enjoys reading during her free time and her favorite author is Miquel Ruiz. Fun fact: she doesn't have a favorite food, but she is not a fan of pizza.
~Mrs. Sophie~
Mrs. Sophie began working at Mill Creek January ‘23. Previously she was the Lead Outdoor Guide at a Montessori/Nature preschool program located in Chicago, was an Assistant Teacher at Hobson Co-op in Naperville and spent two and a half years (‘18-’20) at Little Sunshines, a Reggio Emilia inspired program in Willowbrook. During High school she tool college level Early Childhood classes at Technology Center of DuPage (TCD). Currently, she is attending classes to finish her Early Childhood Degree at College of DuPage in Wheaton. She has a cat named Honey who she adores, enjoys spending time out in nature, practicing yoga and meditation, photography and reading.
~Mrs. Valerie~
Mrs. Valerie joined us during the summer of 2020 and has her Bachelors in Elementary Education. She has had the role of educator and administrator over the course of her educational career. She is an avid runner (you might see her running between the two buildings in the blink of an eye) and animal lover; giving a lot of her free time to volunteer at local shelters. Mrs. Valerie is our schools Pedagogista, working to support our educators as they build their curriculum around the children. Her favorite treats include sour candy and Graham's coffee.
~Ms. Vanessa~
Ms. Vanessa has been working with kids for over a decade and has loved learning just as much from them as they do from her. She has worked with them in their own homes, multiple daycares, as well as an elementary school. She lives in Bartlett with her husband, Johnny, and cat, Kona. When Ms. Vanessa isn't teaching, she's usually cooking for all of her friends and family or playing music with her husband. She also enjoys camping, hiking, games, art, movies, planning events, and hanging out with friends. Fun fact: she can play the ukulele!
~Mrs. Yaz~
Mrs. Yaz has been with Mill Creek Early Childhood Program since its start in 2015! She has so much positive energy and is always ready to jump in and take care of every child, no matter the age! Mrs. Yaz loves trying to make activities FUN, especially if a child is having a difficult time. She is a kid at heart and has two kids of her own. Fun fact: she loves to dance (especially ballroom dance), learning more about nutrition, cooking, and yoga.
Ms. Allison joined Mill Creek ECP family in August 2022! She graduated from Concordia University Chicago with a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and an endorsement in English as a second language. After teaching she spends the rest of her day coaching a swim team. In the fall she works at Sonny Acres Farm as a character in the Haunted Hayride. She always does a TON of fun activities with her class and is always looking for new adventures or places to go with them. Fun fact: Ms. Allison loves pretty much anything water related: swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkeling, etc.
~Ms Anna H~
Ms. Anna joined the Mill Creek ECP team in December of 2022. She has been working with young children since she was ten years old. What began as a babysitting job led to her working in childcare with children between the ages of three months to five years old. Ms. Anna enjoys focusing on the emotional needs of the toddlers here at Mill Creek ECP. She also enjoys singing, dancing, crocheting, being silly, and just being active and having fun with kids! Fun fact: Ms. Anna lived in Ireland for two years with her family during her middle school years.
~Ms. Anna P~
Ms. Anna joined us in November of 2022. She has over twelve years of experience working in the Early Childhood Field. Most recently, she has been working in an in-home setting. The family feel and small class sizes is what drew her in to our program. Ms. Anna has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology as well as over 30 hours of early childhood classes. She currently lives in Naperville with her partner and Irish Wolfhound, Buddy. During her free time, she enjoys reading a good book, going to the gym, shopping, and working on art projects. She also loves to cook and is a big coffee lover.
~Ms. Brooke~
Ms. Brooke started her early childhood experience in Indiana where she received her Bachelors in Child and Family Development. She joined our Mill Creek ECP family in October of 2022 and works with our infants. She enjoys doing yoga and hanging out with her family during her free time.
~Ms. Christina~
Ms. Christina started with us in September of 2022. She enjoys working with the preschoolers because she loves their creativity and curiosity. Fun fact: Ms. Christina has a twin brother! She also has a big passion for music and singing.
~Ms. Emma & Ms. Kathleen~
Ms. Emma is currently attending Iowa State University for her bachelors in Early Childhood Education. Ms. Kathleen is attending Illinois State University for her bachelors in Elementary Education. They both started with us the summer of 2019 and return during their college breaks and over the summer. We love having them with us and look forward to their graduation...as they have a job ready and waiting!
~Ms. Elizabeth S.~
Ms. Elizabeth joined our team in August of 2021. She enjoys working with infants and toddlers as she gets to know them and their needs interests. During her free time she enjoys hanging out with her friends and family.
~Mrs. Elizabeth W.~
Mrs. Elizabeth came to Illinois from Florida to help her daughter raise her twins! She is not only feeding them, but also feeding all of your children! Mrs. Elizabeth is our Mill Creek ECP Chef! If you thought shopping and planning meals for your family was hard, Mrs. Elizabeth does it for all of the children! She is very conscious of what she purchases and is always looking for new ways to present a wide variety of foods to the children. Mrs. Elizabeth LOVES being outside. She enjoys gardening, fishing, walking, reading...anything outdoors is great. Fun fact: her favorite food is anything BBQ!
~Mrs. Emily~
Mrs. Emily moved to Geneva from the city and joined our team in October of 2022. She earned her Bachelor's in Secondary Education/Biology from Northeastern Illinois University, but also worked in a Montessori early childhood center starting her high school years. That is when she discovered her love of working with younger children and she completed her Masters in Early Childhood Education from UIC. She loves the Reggio-inspired, relationship and nature-based program here at Mill Creek ECP. Mrs. Emily currently lives in Geneva with her son, husband, and rescued German Shepard mix (Thor). Fun facts: Mrs. Emily loves corny jokes, making things with her Cricut, sushi (especially uni) and cheese fries!
~Mrs. Ilana~
Mrs. Ilana lives in Geneva with her husband and two daughters. She started Mill Creek ECP on June 9th, 2015. Mrs. Ilana is a Kane County Certified Naturalist, has a Bachelors in Early Childhood Education, an Illinois Director Credential Level 2, and has several classes towards her Masters in Curriculum and Instruction. She will never turn down a sweet treat (anything chocolate) and is known to jump into an activity or event full speed ahead, rain or shine. She strives to be sure Mill Creek ECP is a place everyone feels welcomed, safe, and free to explore and discover while reflecting on their experiences to better themselves and the children enrolled at Mill Creek ECP.
~Ms. Kara~
Ms. Kara works with our toddlers. She joined us in January of 2023 and has her associates in Early Childhood Education. She has been teaching for 14 years, with various ages (infants to 14 years of age). Ms. Kara lives in Batavia with her 3.5 year old son, Wyatt. Her favorite activities outside of working with children include creating home decor and gifts such as candles, dream catchers, jewelry, etc using natural materials. She also enjoys staying mentally and physically well by taking a barre workout class in Geneva.
~Ms. Nevaeh~
Ms. Nevaeh joined us in January of 2023! She is very outgoing and loves working with the infants. She is working towards getting her CDA. Prior to Mill Creek ECP II, she worked with various people with special needs. She has been working with children since she was young and missed them. Ms. Nevaeh has lived in Mill Creek Geneva for just over 7 years. Fun facts: she loves sewing, baking, being with her friends and family
~Ms. Kyla~
Ms. Kyla started our team in October of 2022. She came from a more corporate program and Mill Creek ECP caught her eye because of the low ratios. She works with our two-year-old classroom and is excited that the kids are able to receive more individualized attention and care. She loves working with young children because she likes watching how they learn and how they grow. Ms. Kyla loves self-teaching herself various things like cooking, crafting, and art. She also loves mastering crafts and then learning new ones.
~Ms.Kim C.~
Coming soon!
~Ms.Kim J.~
Ms. Kim joined our Mill Creek ECP family in September of 2022. She has been working with children for a long time as it is her passion. She currently works with our preschoolers and love to see how independent they are enjoys engaging with them and following their interests. She has two grown children and one grandson she is always talking about...who wouldn't! Fun fact: Ms. Kim has visited forty of the Unities States and plans on visiting the rest!
~Ms. Mandy~
Ms. Mandy started with us in March of 2020. She worked with three-year-olds in her previous job for 12 years! She enjoys working with preschoolers because of all of the fun discussions she can have with them. She loves being outside and insects! Yup, don't be surprised to see Mrs. Mandy holding an insect and talking to the children about them. During her free time, she enjoys crocheting, gardening, and reading. Fun fact: Mrs. Mandy collects Alice in Wonderland books from all of the world and has over 200 different copies!
~Ms. Maryann~
Ms. Maryann did research on agriculture (corn, soil, etc) at Bayer prior to joining our Mill Creek ECP team. She also worked at Primrose Farm and led classes with the Farm Program with various age groups. Her favorite part about working with young children is that she loves how they view everything with new, inquisitive eyes. Fun fact: Ms. Maryann was born in Hawaii!
~Mrs. Mimi~
If it were not for Mrs. Mimi (a.k.a. Bubbie) Mill Creek ECP may not be what it is today as Ilana grew up watching Mimi (her mom) teach and run an early childhood program. She currently lives in Buffalo Grove with her husband but spends a great deal of time in the city or Geneva with her grandchildren. She has a degree in education, originally teaching inner city high school students until having children. She then discovered her passion for teaching younger children when helping in her daughter’s classroom and decided to go back to school to receive her early childhood certification. She is currently helping out remotely to make sure Ilana is not falling to behind in paperwork!
~Mrs. Nevaeh~
Coming soon!
~Ms. Olivia~
Ms. Olivia joined our team in October of 2021. She is currently in school for elementary education but loves working with preschoolers because she is able to talk, learn, and build better relationships with them. Fun fact: she loves plants and has a very large plant collection. Her favorite plant is the snake plant!
~Mrs. Silvia~
Mrs. Silvia has her CDA in Early Childhood Education in addition to her early childhood certificate. She started with us the summer of 2019 after her interview turned into a three hour field trip! We knew right then and there that she would, and still is an amazing addition to our program. Mrs. Silvia lives in Aurora and has three children, all of whom inspired her to switch careers and become a teacher. She enjoys reading during her free time and her favorite author is Miquel Ruiz. Fun fact: she doesn't have a favorite food, but she is not a fan of pizza.
~Mrs. Sophie~
Mrs. Sophie began working at Mill Creek January ‘23. Previously she was the Lead Outdoor Guide at a Montessori/Nature preschool program located in Chicago, was an Assistant Teacher at Hobson Co-op in Naperville and spent two and a half years (‘18-’20) at Little Sunshines, a Reggio Emilia inspired program in Willowbrook. During High school she tool college level Early Childhood classes at Technology Center of DuPage (TCD). Currently, she is attending classes to finish her Early Childhood Degree at College of DuPage in Wheaton. She has a cat named Honey who she adores, enjoys spending time out in nature, practicing yoga and meditation, photography and reading.
~Mrs. Valerie~
Mrs. Valerie joined us during the summer of 2020 and has her Bachelors in Elementary Education. She has had the role of educator and administrator over the course of her educational career. She is an avid runner (you might see her running between the two buildings in the blink of an eye) and animal lover; giving a lot of her free time to volunteer at local shelters. Mrs. Valerie is our schools Pedagogista, working to support our educators as they build their curriculum around the children. Her favorite treats include sour candy and Graham's coffee.
~Ms. Vanessa~
Ms. Vanessa has been working with kids for over a decade and has loved learning just as much from them as they do from her. She has worked with them in their own homes, multiple daycares, as well as an elementary school. She lives in Bartlett with her husband, Johnny, and cat, Kona. When Ms. Vanessa isn't teaching, she's usually cooking for all of her friends and family or playing music with her husband. She also enjoys camping, hiking, games, art, movies, planning events, and hanging out with friends. Fun fact: she can play the ukulele!
~Mrs. Yaz~
Mrs. Yaz has been with Mill Creek Early Childhood Program since its start in 2015! She has so much positive energy and is always ready to jump in and take care of every child, no matter the age! Mrs. Yaz loves trying to make activities FUN, especially if a child is having a difficult time. She is a kid at heart and has two kids of her own. Fun fact: she loves to dance (especially ballroom dance), learning more about nutrition, cooking, and yoga.