Teachers & Staff

Teacher/Early Head Start

Name: Maria Garcia

Job Title: Teacher/Early Head Start

Location: Blue Island

Years of Experience: 2 Years

Education Background: B.S. in Human Development from Illinois State University

Bio: Before joining TLC, Maria worked as a teacher's aide for childcare center. Her passion is in witnessing children's milestones as well as ensuring their development is progressing properly and efficiently.

Outside Activities: 5th Grade volleyball coach at Clissold Elementary School.

Executive Director

Patricia Forkan >

Blue Island

Infants
Leyla Freeman >

Older Infants
Maria Garcia >
Patrice Grier >

Toddlers
Alicia Fryer >
Diane Farr >

Two Year Olds
Kelly Dyke >
Jean Barrientos >
Beatriz Cruz >
Georgina Hill >

4's Teachers
Ashley Nowak >
Dominique Echols >

Director
Kimberly Rucker >

Management
Erika Alcantar-Gutierrez >

Kindergarten
Carol Hanrahan >

Kitchen
Gloria Martinez >
Lucina Becerra >
JoAnn Jervah >

3's Teachers
Kristine Jasik >

3's & 4's Teachers
Amanda Migawa >
Janet Goines >
Rose Ayers >

Crest Hill

Infants
Becky Johandes >
Amanda Bandolino >

Kitchen
Gwen Black >

Two Year Olds
Kim Pacheco >
Aubrey Ciesan >

4's Teachers
Julie Lockhart >
Deanna Podgorny >

Before & After Programs
Kirby >
Mr. Scott >

Director
Denise Robinson >

Kindergarten
Cynthia Escamilla >

Management
Adele Bulow >