MULTI-SITE SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM DIRECTOR
JENNIFER QUINTAS
Jennifer Quintas is the Multi-Site School Age Program Director. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Illinois State University and her Master of Education Degree from National Louis University. Jennifer has been on staff with Wesley since January 1991, beginning her career as a Group Leader in the Before/After School Program and a substitute at the Wesley Preschool Program. In 1993 Jennifer became a teacher in the Kindergarten Program and Site Coordinator for the School Age Summer Camp. In 2001 Jennifer became the Multi-Site School Age Program Director where she oversees the Wesley Kindergarten Enrichment Program, Wesley’s Before/After School Program, and the Wesley School Age Summer Camp Program.
KINDERGARTEN ENRICHMENT PROGRAM STAFF
MARC LAZIK – P.M. KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Marc Lazik is the P.M. Teacher in the Wesley Kindergarten Enrichment Program. Marc is also the Site Coordinator in Wesley’s School Age Summer Camp Marc has been with Wesley since 1996. Marc previously was a Site Coordinator in Wesley’s Before/After School Program at Lyon School. Marc holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from National Louis University.
LINDA HOTH – A.M. KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Linda Hoth is the A.M. Teacher in the Wesley Kindergarten Enrichment Program. Linda has been at Wesley since 1989. Linda Holds an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Oakton Community. Previously, Linda held the position of Preschool Teacher with Wesley Child Care Center.
VALERIE BLEDSOE – P.M. KINDERGARTEN TEACHER ASSISTANT
Valerie Bledsoe is a Teacher’s Assistant in the Wesley Kindergarten Enrichment Program and a camp counselor. Valerie started out with Wesley in fall of 2002 as a Group Leader in the Before/After School Program. Valerie has also worked as an assistant in Wesley Child Care Center’s Preschool Program. Valerie holds an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts and has a Certificate in Early Childhood Education from Oakton Community College. Valerie is working towards her Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from National Louis University.
AMBER MAVARADOS is a Teacher's Assistant in the Kindergarten Enrichment Program. Amber has been at Wesley since 1998 starting out as a teacher’s assistant in Wesley’s Kindergarten Program. In 1999 Amber became a teacher in the Kindergarten Program. Amber began working in the Wesley Preschool Program in 2005. Amber holds a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from Monmouth College.
BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM STAFF
KELLY KEIL – SITE COORDINATOR AT WESTBROOK/GLEN GROVE
Kelly is the Site Coordinator at the Before/After School Program at Westbrook School. Kelly is also a Group Counselor in the School Age Summer Camp Kelly has been with Wesley since 1997 starting out as a Group Leader. Kelly has taken education courses at Oakton Community College.
TINA BATIO- SITE COORDINATOR AT HOFFMAN/HENKING
Tina is a Site Coordinator for the Before/After School Program at Henking School. Tina Batio is also a Counselor in the Wesley School Age Summer Camp. Tina started with Wesley in the fall of 2004. Tina has eight plus years of work experience in the field of education and recreation. Tina holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education from Northeastern Illinois University.
JESSICA MENZA – GROUP LEADER AT WESTBROOK
Jessica Menza is camp staff substitute and a Group Leader in the Wesley Before/After School Program. Jessica began working at Wesley in the fall of 2007. Jessica holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Dominican University. In addition to working at Wesley, Jessica works at Westbrook School as a Special Education Associate. Previous to working at Wesley, Jessica taught second grade at John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Schiller Park.
MARLENE ROBBERSON – GROUP LEADER AT WESTBROOK
Marlene Robberson is a Group Leader in the After School Program. Marlene started working at Wesley in the fall of 2007. Besides working at Wesley, Marlene has worked for the Glenview Park District for 10+ years as a preschool teacher’s assistant. In addition, Marlene also has 30 years experience as a legal secretary.
KATIE WEBER – GROUP LEADER AT WESTBROOK
Katie Weber is a Group Counselor in our School Age Summer Camp and a Group Leader in the Before/After School Program. Katie started Wesley in the fall of 2007. Katie is currently working towards her Bachelor’s Degree at University of Illinois at Chicago. Before working at Wesley, Katie worked at Child Care with Confidence as a Teacher Assistant.
KATIE KOPELMAN – GROUP LEADER AT HENKING/HOFFMAN
Katie is a Group Leader in our Before/After School Program at Henking School. Katie is also a Group Counselor is our School Age Summer Camp. Katie has been working at Wesley since August 2004. Katie and has also worked as an assistant in our Preschool Program. Katie has taken classes from Creighton University in Nebraska and is currently taking classes in Education.
ALMA BRITO – GROUP LEADER AT HENKING
Alma Brito is a Group Leader in the Before/After School Program and is an Afternoon Counselor for our School Age Summer Camp. Alma began working at Wesley in 2004. Alma holds an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Oakton Community College. Alma took a one-year leave from Wesley during the 2006-2007 school year. During this time, Alma worked as a Preschool Teacher Gertrude Nielsen Child Care. In addition to working at Wesley, Alma works at Henking School as an ESL Teacher’s Associate.
LILIANA CAMPAGNA – GROUP LEADER AT HENKING AND WESTBROOK
Liliana Campagna is a Group Leader in the Wesley Before/After School Program and an Afternoon Counselor in the Wesley School Age Summer Camp. Liliana started with Wesley in the fall of 2007. Liliana holds an Associate’s Degree from Oakton Community College. Before working at Wesley, Liliana worked for four years as a teacher’s assistant at Apollo Elementary School’s After School Program and a camp counselor for 10 years for the Golf/Maine Park District.
KURT METZGER – AFTERNOON COUNSELOR
Kurt Metzger is a Group Leader in the Wesley After School Program and an afternoon counselor for our School Age Summer Camp. Kurt started at Wesley in the fall of 2007. Kurt holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of Illinois. Kurt also has his EMT-B Certification. Before working at Wesley, Kurt worked at Gerber School as a classroom associate and for the Urbana School District as a substitute teacher. In addition to working at Wesley, Kurt works at Mulloy Education Center as a Special Education Teacher’s Assistant.
KATHY WALSTROM- GROUP LEADER AT HENKING
Kathy Walstrom is a Group Leader in the Before/After School Program at Henking School. Kathy has been working with Wesley since 1997. Kathy is also the Health Coordinator for Henking School. Kathy also worked in the before school program when District #34 ran it.
SARA WEBER- GROUP LEADER AT HENKING
Sara is a Group Leader in the Before/After School Program. Sara is also a Group Counselor in our School Age Summer Camp. Sara has been with Wesley since the fall of 2006. Sara is currently a student at North Eastern University.
MATT WOLFE- GROUP LEADER AT HENKING
Matt is a Group Leader for the Before/After School Program. Matthew Wolfe is also the Sports Specialist in our School Age Summer Camp. Matt started at Wesley in August 2006. Matthew has previous work experience as a Recreation Leader for the Five Seasons Country Club and as a Fitness Trainer at Galter Life Center. Matthew is also a Teacher’s Assistant in Northbrook for behavior/emotional challenged students. Matthew holds a B.S. Degree in Exercise Science from North Park University and is currently working on his Master's Degree in Special Education from Northeastern Illinois University.
LESLIE NONO – SITE COORDINATOR AT LYON/PLEASANT RIDGE
Leslie is the Site Coordinator for the Before/After School Program at Lyon/Pleasant Ridge School. Leslie is also a Group Counselor in our School Age Summer Camp. Leslie has been with Wesley since January 2002 starting out as a Group Leader. Leslie has over 18 years experience working with children. Leslie previously worked for the Skokie Park District in their After School Program.
CHRISTIE BLEICHER – GROUP LEADER AT LYON
Christie is a Group Leader in the After School Program. Christie started working at Wesley in the fall of 2008. Christie is currently at student at Oakton Community College. Christie also works a the Park Ridge Community Center working in their daycare program.
JENNIFER BLEICHER – GROUP LEADER AT LYON
Jennifer Bleicher is a Group Leader in our Before/After School Program and a Counselor in the Wesley School Age Summer Camp and a Group Leader in the Before/After School Program. Jennifer started Wesley in the fall of 2007. Jennifer holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Northeastern Illinois University in History and is pursuing a Master's Degree in Special EducationBefore working at Wesley, Jennifer worked at Gymstars at a Gymnastics Instructor.
JOANNA LIALIOS – GROUP LEADER AT LYON
Joanna is a Group Leader for the Before/After School Program at Lyon/Pleasant Ridge School. Joanna is also a Counselor in the Wesley School Age Summer Camp.. Joanna holds Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education from Elmhurst College. Joanna also has years of experience babysitting. Joanna starting working at Wesley in 2007
DAVE RIESEN– GROUP LEADER AT LYON
Dave is a Group Leader for the Wesley After School Program. Dave is also an Afternoon Counselor for our School Age Summer Camp. In addition to working at Wesley, Dave is a Special Education Teacher’s Assistant for the Niles Township District. Dave holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Management from Lincoln College and is pursuing his Master’s Degree in Education at Aurora University. Dave has been with Wesley since the fall of 2008.
TRICIA KELLY – CAMP COUNSELOR
Tricia Kelly is a Group Counselor in our School Age Summer Camp. Tricia is also a substitute Group Leader in our Before/After School Program. Tricia has been with Wesley since 2007. Tricia holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Illinois.
SAMANTHA BUCKLEY – GROUP 8 COUNSELOR
Samantha is a Group Counselor in our School Age Summer Camp. Samantha has been with Wesley during the summers since 2005. Samantha holds a Bachelor’s Degree in History Education and teaches High School History at Wauconda High School. Samantha also has 15+ years of experience babysitting and helped raise her younger siblings.
ALYSSA OVRESAT – GROUP LEADER
Alyssa is a Group Leader in our Before/After School Program. Alyssa is also a Group Counselor in the School Age Summer Camp. Alyssa has been with Wesley as a staff member since summer 2007. Alyssa started out with Wesley first as a student in our Preschool, Kindergarten, and After School Program. Alyssa next volunteered as a C.I.T. and Junior Counselor in our School Age Summer School Program. Alyssa just completed her fourth year at Central Michigan University and is studying fashion design.
ELIZABETH GORNEY – GROUP LEADER AT HENKING
Elizabeth is as Group Leader in the Before/After School Program at Henking School. Elizabeth is also a Group Counselor in the School Age Summer Camp. Elizabeth has been with Wesley since the spring of 2003. Elizabeth holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Elmhurst College. Elizabeth is currently a Teacher’s Associate at Springman Middle School. Elizabeth also has experience as a fifth grade teacher at Indian Trail School.
BRITTANY NOBLE – AFTERNOON ART SPECIALIST CAMP COUNSELOR
Brittany is an Afternoon Art Specialist in the Wesley School Age Summer Camp. Brittany first worked at camp during the summer of 2007 and returned back to Wesley in the January 2010. Brittany holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Western Michigan University. During the school year, Brittany is a Kindergarten At-Risk Teacher in Evanston.
ANGELO MIHALOPOULOS – AFTERNOON SPORTS CAMP COUNSELOR
Angelo is a Afternoon Sports Counselor in our School Age Summer Camp. Angelo has been working for Wesley since 2002. Angelo holds a Bachelor’s Degree in History and Education from Chicago State University. During the school year, Angelo is a High School Social Studies Teacher at Amundsen in Chicago. Angelo has also worked in our Before/After School Program as a Group Leader.
NICOLE BAXTER – CAMP COUNSELOR
Nicole Baxter is Nicole is an afternoon counselor at our summer camp. Nicole began working at Wesley in June 2009. Nicole holds an Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts from Oakton Community College and is currently attending the University of Illinois studying social work. Nicole’s previous experience includes helping out for many years at her mother’s home daycare and babysitting.
ABBY HENNING - AFTERNOON COUNSELOR
Abby Henning is an Afternoon Counselor in the Wesley School Age Summer Camp. Abby began working at Wesley in June 2010. Abby has a long history with Wesley. Abby started out as a student in our Kindergarten Program and continued on as a camper and a student in our Before/After School through fifth grade. Abby has also helped out a camp as a C.I.T. Abby is currently working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Mathematics from Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana. Her previous experience working with children includes working in the Glenbrook South Titan Tot Program and tutoring school-aged children.
OFFICE STAFF
MELISSA DEC is the Accounting Coordinator/Human Resources Administrator & a Teacher in the Wesley Preschool Program. She joined Wesley in 2004 and has 11 years of experience working in the Early Childhood Education Field. She graduated from Elmhurst College in 2001 with a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education.
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