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administration staff

Ms. Amber

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 

ACCOUNTING


Ms. Amber has 22 years of early childhood experience that includes teaching and directing a preschool.  Amber earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from California State University, Long Beach.  She went on to successfully complete a two-year credentialing program qualifying her for instruction at grade levels PreK-12.  She is also a certified teacher in Illinois. She established Cornerstone in 2006. Amber currently resides in Plainfield with her family. 

Amber's Favorite Things

Ms. Jodi

Ms. Jodi

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

PART-TIME THREES PRESCHOOL


 Mrs. Jodi has 26 years of early childhood experience that includes teaching and directing a preschool.  Jodi earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from North Central College in Elementary Education and a Masters of Education from Benedictine University in Special Education. She established Cornerstone in 2006. Jodi currently resides in Yorkville with her husband and two children.  



Jodi's Favorite Things

full day teachers

Ms. Tiffany

Ms. Tiffany

Ms. Tiffany

FULL DAY THREE"S PRESCHOOL


 Tiffany has over 30 years of early childhood experience.  She has worked at Cornerstone Early Learning Center since 2010 as our Three's teacher.  Tiffany earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Columbia College and continued her education in child development at the College of Du Page.   Tiffany currently resides in Naperville with her husband and three children. 

Tiffany's Favorite Things

Ms. Elise

Ms. Tiffany

Ms. Tiffany

FULL DAY TWO'S PRESCHOOL


Elise began working at Cornerstone Early Learning Center in 2018.  She started as our closing/substitute teacher.   She currently attends college at Waubonsee Community College and is working towards her Childcare director certification.  Elise currently resides in Oswego with her family and cat named "Blue".



Elise's Favorite Things

Ms. Jamie

Ms. Tiffany

Ms. Marisa

FULL DAY PRE-KINDERGARTEN


Jamie has 9 years of early childhood experience.  She began working at Cornerstone in Summer of 2022.  She earned her child development associates in 2016, specializing in preschool ages 3-5 years.  She currently resides in Oswego with her husband, son, dog and cat.   




Jamie's Favorite Things

Ms. Marisa

Ms. Marisa

Ms. Marisa

FULL DAY PRE-KINDERGARTEN


 Marissa has 30+ years of early childhood experience.  She began working at Cornerstone in 2024.  She earned her Bachelor degree in Education with a minor in Psyc​hology.  She currently resides in Yorkville. 

Marisa's Favorite Things

Ms. Amy

Ms. Marisa

Ms. Amy

BUIDLING AID/ CLOSING TEACHER


Amy began working at Cornerstone in 2021 as our Building aid. She left in 2022 to pursue other career options but recently decided that her passion was in Early Childhood and rejoined our staff.  She is currently going to school for her degree in early childhood education. Amy currently lives in Oswego with her partner.  


part-time Preschool teachers

Ms. Lindsey

Ms. Lindsey

Ms. Lindsey

 PART-TIME PRE-KINDERGARTEN 


Lindsey has 10 years of early childhood experience including teaching at a local preschool. She attended Illinois State university, where she earned her bachelors degree in Early Childhood.  She began teaching at Cornerstone in August 2020. Lindsey currently resides in Plainfield with her husband and three children.  



Lindsey's Favorite Things

Ms. Amelia

Ms. Lindsey

Ms. Lindsey

PART-TIME PRE-KINDERGARTEN


 Amelia has 10 years of early childhood experience including teaching children age 2-5yrs. She attended Bryant and Stratton College, where she earned her degree in Early Childhood.  She began teaching at Cornerstone in August 2020. Amelia currently resides in Plainfield with her husband, three children, and two cats.  



Amelia's Favorite Things

Ms. Sloan

Ms. Lindsey

Ms. Sloan

 PART-TIME THREE'S PRESCHOOL


Sloan joined our staff in 2023 as our Part-Time Pre-K teacher.  She attended Purdue University, where she earned her bachelors of science in Child and Family Services with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education.  She previously taught Pre-K and was a Director at a preschool in Indiana. She currently resides in Plainfield with her husband and four children. 

Sloan's Favorite Things

Ms. Katie

Ms. Allison

Ms. Sloan

PART-TIME PRE-KINDERGARTEN


​​Ms. Katie has joined our staff this year but is not new to our school as her son Danny graduated from Cornerstone last year and will be going to Kindergarten in the fall. Katie has a bachelor's degree in Early childhood with 13 years of teaching experience in an elementary school.  She also worked as a literacy consultant and ran after-school reading programs. She currently resides in Plainfield with her husband and two children. 

Katie's Favorite Things

Ms. Jody

Ms. Allison

Ms. Allison

ART AIDE PART-TIME PRESCHOOL


Jody joined our staff in 2023.  She previously worked at a preschool in Naperville as a teachers aide. She currently resides in Plainfield with her husband and three boys. 

Jody's Favorite Things

Ms. Allison

Ms. Allison

Ms. Allison

ART AIDE PART-TIME PRE-K


 Allison joined our staff in 2024.  She previously taught second grade in Oswego District 308 for 14 years.  Allison attended Illinois State University where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and attended Olivet Nazarene where she earned her Masters in Reading Education. She currently resides in Plainfield with her husband and two children. 


Allison's Favorite Things

Music and Enrichment

Mr. Aaron

Ms. Maddie

Ms. Maddie

MUSIC TEACHER


As the former lead guitarist and singer in the internationally touring bluegrass band, "Henhouse Prowlers",  Aaron has performed music throughout the US and Europe.  He currently performs with Bluewater Kings Band and many of the top Bluegrass and Country artists in the Chicagoland area.

These days, Aaron thoroughly enjoys having a very eclectic music career:  He currently works as the music teacher at a preschool in the North Chicago suburbs.  He also teaches private music lessons (guitar, bass, ukulele, banjo, piano, and more!) to many students of all ages each week.  If you are interested in private music lessons, please feel free to reach out to him by cell (847)-732-9914, email AaronDorfmanMusic@gmail.com, or you can also visit his website  at:  www.aarondorfmanmusic.com

Ms. Maddie

Ms. Maddie

Ms. Maddie

ENRICHMENT TEACHER/ SUB


Maddie joined our staff in the fall of 2022. She previously worked as a nanny for a family in Naperville.  She currently works as a fashion model and resides with her family in Naperville.  In her spare time she enjoys crafting, yoga, and playing guitar.
 


Maddie's Favorite Things

Ms. Amanda

Ms. Maddie

Ms. Amanda

TENNIS INSTRUCTOR


 Amanda began teaching tennis at Cornerstone in 2022.  She is a certified tennis instructor and owner of Tennis Titans. Her program is supported by the USTA (United States Tennis Association) and PTR (Professional Tennis Registry) YOUTH TENNIS platform.


SUPPORT STAFF

Ms. Joy

Ms. Jodie Lee

Ms. Jodie Lee

BUILDING AIDE


Joy has over 30 years experience in teaching and directing at a Preschool.  She attended the University of Maryland where she earned her bachelors degree in Special Education.  Joy joined our Staff in September 2022.  She currently resides in Shorewood with her family, two dogs, and two cats.


Joy's Favorite Things

Ms. Jodie Lee

Ms. Jodie Lee

Ms. Jodie Lee

MASTER ORGANIZER


Jodie Lee joined our staff in October 2011.  She was born and raised in Naperville and currently resides there with her husband and daughter.  She previously owned a cleaning business and enjoys volunteering at her daughters School.  She enjoys playing golf in her spare time. 



Jodie Lee's Favorite Things

Ms. Jodie Lee

If your are interested in employment opportunities, please email Jodi at Jsvoboda@cornerstone4kids.com




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