Seeds of Grace
Lori Schneider - School Director
A Commissioned Minister of Religion with a Master's degree in Educational Leadership and Development. Her undergraduate studies were in Child Psychology and Motor Development/Motor Learning. She has been working with children in various educational settings for the past almost 30 years. Her experiences range from working with Emotionally Disturbed Children, Reading Readiness facilitator, Swim, Tennis, Softball and Basketball Coach, Youth Leader and Special Events Demonstrator at a Children's Health Museum. She has spent the last 23 years teaching, training, administrating and consulting as an Early Childhood Educator and Mentor. Ms. Lori has been working with early childhood ministries across the nation since 1993 and is excited to be sharing the love of Jesus with your children. Lori has recently been awarded the 2018-2019 Northern Illinois District Early Childhood Educator of the Year Award.
Congratulations to our School Director for her nomination for the national Lutheran Education Association Distinguished Early Childhood Administrator of the Year for 2020. God's blessings on your nomination as you share your gifts and talents in our Grace ministries.
If you would like further information about our ministries here at Seeds of Grace, please feel free to email me at [email protected]
Dawn Grossmann - Preschool Specialist
A graduate of Roosevelt University in Schaumburg, IL, has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education and is Teacher Certified through the State of Illinois for Grades K-9. She has been in early childhood and teaching settings for the past 20 years, the last 10 of which have been in a Head Start classroom. Ms. Dawn loves working together with children and families to provide the best possible learning environment for each and every child.
Paige Brudniak - Infant/Toddler Specialist
A recent graduate from Concordia University Chicago with a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education, with a minor in Theology. She has a Professional Educator's License (PEL) for the State of Illinois and an ESL endorsement. Paige trained at Concordia Early Childhood Center, who is celebrating their 40th Anniversary in 2016. Ms. Paige is excited to be a part of Seeds of Grace and Grace Church. She is looking forward to welcoming your children with open arms.
Melissa Imrisek - Preschool 3 Teacher
A recent graduate from Concordia University Chicago with a Bachelor of Science degree in Educational Studies, with a minor in Sociology. She has early childhood required credits for the State of Illinois and trained at Concordia Early Childhood Center which has a 40 year tradition of being a high quality laboratory training school. Ms. Melissa is excited to be a part of the growing Seeds of Grace family and is here to welcome your child with open arms.
Karla Alvarez - Toddler Teacher
Ms. Karla has her Level 1 Early Childhood Credential, a CAN Nursing Certification and 8 years of experience working in early childhood schools. Currently she is working in our Toddler classroom, but also lends a helping hand in our Young infant and Preschool 2 classrooms each day.
Diane Cocallas - Preschool 4 Teacher
Ms. C is an alumni Mustard Seed teacher with a background and degree in Marketing. She loves working with young children and now has 17 years of experience in a Preschool classroom.
Sandy Jagiello - S.T.R.E.A.M. Enrichment Teacher
Ms. Sandy has a B.A. in Business Administration and 19 hours in Early Childhood education. She is also an alumni Staff from our Mustard Seed Preschool and has 18 years of experience working with young children.
Laura Morgan - Art Enrichment Teacher
Ms. Laura is an alumni Mustard Seed parent who teaches art on Thursday mornings with our Preschool and School - Age children. She has a Certification in Clinical Sciences, but loves art and photography. She is also a Professional Photographer and our Seeds of Grace School Photographer.
Alanna Ferber - Preschool 2 Teacher
Ms. Alanna has her B.A. and Master's Degree in Social Work and took her undergraduate classes at Concordia University Chicago. She has 4 years of experience working as a nanny and has been with Seeds of Grace almost 2 years now.
Nancy O'Connell - Infant Teacher
Ms. Nancy has a B.S. in Elementary Education and Early Childhood studies. She has over 14 years of experience working with children and has been with Seeds of Grace almost 2 years as our Young Infant teacher.
Rachel Schneider - School - Age Summer Camp Teacher and Preschool 3 Teacher
Ms. Rachel has a B.A. in Teaching for the Arts and has grown-up in the field of early childhood education. She has over 8 years of experience working in early childhood schools.
Nicole Sibenaller- Infant Teacher
Ms. Nicole has an International Montessori Teaching Diploma specializing in Infant/Toddler care. She is currently pursuing further course work in Early Childhood Education and is basic sign language certified which we incorporate into our Infant and Toddler programs at Seeds of Grace. Nicole has over 8 years of experience in early childhood education.
Kelly Bradshaw - Infant Teacher
Ms. Kelly has an A.A. degree from Harper College and 8 years of working in early childhood settings. She is currently pursuing her C.D.A. Credential for Early Childhood education and has completed her 120 clock hours of training.
Maria Ruiz - Infant/Toddler/Preschool Floater Teacher
Ms. Maria has her Child Development Associate Credential and has been working with young children for over 10 years. She is bilingual and you can often find her reading books in spanish to our preschool children in the afternoons.