SCHOOL AGE STAFF

Jennifer Quintas is the Multi-Site School Age 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 since 1991, beginning her career as a Group Leader in the Before/After School 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’s Kindergarten Enrichment Program, Wesley’s Before/After School Program, and Wesley’s School Age Summer Camp Program.

Kelly Keil is the Site Coordinator for the Before/After School Program at Westbrook/Glen Grove School.  Kelly has been with Wesley since 1997 starting out as a Group Leader.  Kelly is also a Group Counselor in Wesley’s School Age Summer Camp.  Kelly has taken education courses at Oakton Community College.

Elizabeth Gorny is a Group Leader for the Before/After School Program at Westbrook School.  Elizabeth is also a Group Counselor in Wesley’s School Age Summer Camp.  Elizabeth has been with Wesley since the spring of 2003.  Elizabeth is pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Elmhurst College.

Tina Batio is a group Leader for the Before/After School Program at Westbrook.  Tina started with Wesley in the fall of 2004.  Tina has five plus years of work experience in the field of education and recreation.  Tina is also a Group Counselor in Wesley’s School Age Summer Camp. Tina is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education from Northeastern Illinois University.
 
Matthew Wolfe is a Group Leader for the Before/After School Program at Westbrook/Glen Grove School.  This is Matthew’s Second year with Wesley.  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.

Jennifer Quintas is the Multi-Site School Age 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 since 1991, beginning her career as a Group Leader in the Before/After School 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’s Kindergarten Enrichment Program, Wesley’s Before/After School Program, and Wesley’s School Age Summer Camp Program.

Leslie Nono is the Group Leader for the Before/After School Program at Lyon/Pleasant Ridge School.  Leslie has been with Wesley since January 2002. Leslie has also worked as a Group Counselor in Wesley’s School Age Summer Camp.  Leslie has over ten years experience working with children. Leslie previously worked for the Skokie Park District in their After School Program. Leslie is pursuing a Degree in Interior Design.

Joanna Lialios is a Group Leader for the Before/After School Program at Lyon/Pleasant Ridge School. Joanna was also an Afternoon Assistant and Substitute Group Counselor in Wesley’s School Age Summer Camp.  Joanna is a sophomore at Elmhurst College studying Secondary Education. Joanna also has years of experience babysitting.  This is Joanna’s first school year at Wesley.

Jennifer Bleicher is a Group Leader in the After School Program.  Jennifer started Wesley in the fall of 2007.  Jennifer is currently working towards her Bachelor’s Degree at Northeastern Illinois University.  Before working at Wesley, Jennifer worked at Gymstars at a gymnastics instructor.

Alma Brito is a Group Leader in the Before/After School Program.  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 as Henking School as an ESL teacher’s associate.

Liliana Campagna is a group Leader in the Wesley Before/After School Program. 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 4 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.

Michelle Gesualdo is a Group Leader in the After School Program.  Michelle started Wesley in the fall of 2007.  Michelle is currently working towards her Associate’s Degree at Oakton Community College.  Before working at Wesley, Michelle worked five years at Lutheran General Children’s Daycare Center as a Preschool Teacher.

Jessica Menza is 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.

Kurt Metzger is a Group Leader in the Wesley After School Program.  Kurt started Wesley in the fall of 2007.  Kurt holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from 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.

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 the past 10 years as a preschool teacher’s assistant. In addition, Marlene also has 30 years experience as a legal secretary.

Kathy Sabolotny is a Group Leader in the After School Program.  Kathy started working for Wesley in the fall of 2007.  Kathy holds a Master’s Degree in Teaching from National Louis University.  In addition to working at Wesley, Kathy works at Henking School as a special education associate. Before receiving her MAT, Kathy worked as an accountant, having 20 years of experience.

Katie Weber is a Group Leader in the After School Program.  Katie started Wesley in the fall of 2007.  Katie is currently working towards her Bachelor’s Degree at Loyola University.  Before working at Wesley, Katie worked at Child Care with Confidence as a teacher assistant.

Melissa Dec is the Accounting Coordinator/Human Resources Administrator & a Teacher's Assistant 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.

Janice Igra is the Administrative Assitant. She joined Wesley in 2004 and has many years of experience as an administrative assistant, office manager, preschool teacher, summer camp supervisor, art class instructor, and special events coordinator. In recognition of her volunteer work, she received the Community Service Award from the Village of Lincolnwood.

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