Name: Kimberly Rucker
Job Title: Director
Location: Blue Island
Years of Experience: 13 years
Education Background: AAS in ECE, Illinois Director Credential, CDA, and I am currently enrolled in school to obtain a B.A.
Bio- I am happily married and have five great children. I live in South Suburly, IL. I enjoy the spring season, visiting museums and collecting antique strawberry shortcake items.
Community Involvement- I am the treasurer of my son’s school HASA board, and member of NAEYC.
Outside Activities- I love to shop and find garage sales.
Name: Erika Alcantar-Gutierrez
Job Title: Assistant/Management
Location: Blue Island
Years of Experience: 3 Years TLC
Education Background: B.A. in Psychology Indiana University Northwest 2006 with concentration in child and adolescent development.
Bio- I was born in Chicago but raised in Northwest Indiana. I recently got married in June 2009 and moved back to Chicago. Before coming to TLC, I worked as an intern with a child psychologist, where I assisted her with the play therapy groups. When I first came to TLC I worked in the 4’s. Then I became the head teacher in the 3’s. In June 2009, I was given the opportunity to work solely as an assistant. Although I miss working directly with the children, I am pleased to be able to serve all of TLC’s families.
Community Involvement- N/A
Outside Activities- I enjoy spending time with my family and husband. I am an avid traveler and I also love to paint and draw.