Name: Kelly Dyke
Job Title: Head Teacher 2’s/Management
Location: Blue Island
Years of Experience: 10 Years
Education Background: Child Development Associates, Certified Medical Assistant
Bio- I have lived in Blue Island my entire life. I have been married to my wonderful husband Art for over 24 years. We have three boys; Chris 17, Jacob 11 and Matt 10. My children all went to TLC and graduated from the kindergarten. I enjoy my job and the children in the classroom.
Community Involvement- Boy Scouts Pack #3785
Outside Activities- I enjoy camping, scrap booking, family fun; movies, game night, reading, and I love scary movies.
Name: Jean Barrientos
Job Title: 2’s Teacher/Management
Location: Blue Island
Years of Experience: 22 Years
Education Background: Graduated from Dwight D. Eisenhower High School in 1972. I have my CDA in childhood development.
Bio- The kids call me Ms. Jean. I have been married for five years. I have three children and four stepchildren. I am also a grandmother to 13 great grandchildren. I love to work with children.
Community Involvement- N/A
Outside Activities- I love to travel, enjoy the outdoors, camping, fishing, bicycling, cooking on the charcoal grill, and nice nights by the campfire.
Name: Beatriz Cruz
Job Title: Teacher’s Aide 2’s
Location: Blue Island
Years of Experience: N/A
Education Background: I graduated from Eisenhower High School in 2007. I am in the process of achieving my Child Development Associates.
Bio- I am a very reliable, responsible, and easy to get along with. I try to have a good relationship with all of my co-workers. I believe the future will be satisfying. In five years, I see myself with my CDA and working on getting my degree to be an elementary teacher. Perhaps I would be married, and I would like to adopt two children or be a foster parent and one day have children of my own.
Community Involvement- I am actively involved doing community service throughout the community. I enjoy helping others.
Outside Activities- I enjoy participating in my church and watching movies.
Name: Georgina hill
Job Title: 2 ½’s Head Teacher/Management
Location: Blue Island
Years of Experience: 5 years
Education Background: Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Business Administration and Master’s Degree in Education
Bio- I enjoy working with children. In my spare time I like to go shopping, listen to music, read, cook and bake. I have one child and I’m working on receiving my Type 04 certification.
Community Involvement- N/A
Outside Activities- N/A
Name: Sharon Grayson
Job Title: Teacher 2 ½’s
Location: Blue Island
Years of Experience: 15 Years
Education Background: I am currently enrolled at Moraine Valley College
Bio- I was born and raised in Chicago. I have two children Hiren 7 and Aaliyah 16. I am a caring person who sometimes puts the needs of others in front of my own.
Community Involvement- N/A
Outside Activities- I enjoy spending time with my family, writing plays, and going to school.