Faculty
Qualifications:
The I Love Learning Preschool faculty members average 20+ years experience! Educational backgrounds include Masters Degrees, Bachelors Degrees, Associates Degrees and Early Childhood Degrees. Teachers obtain 10 hours of continuing education credits each year, and all are CPR/First Aid/AED certified. Our teachers are dedicated to seeking professional development opportunities that enhance the preschool classroom.
Biographies:
Renée Silver-McGraw
2s Preschool Classes
I graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL with a B.S. degree in Education. I’ve been teaching preschool for 20+ years. In addition to preschool, I teach a cooking class, 1-day specialty classes and preschool summer camps for the Park District.
Lisa Sullivan
2s Preschool Classes
I grew up in Buffalo Grove and moved to Grayslake in 1994 after getting married. I have one daughter, Carly, who also worked at the Grayslake Park District during her high school years. In addition to teaching preschool, I wear many hats at the Park District! I’m a sports camp director, I teach and coach several youth sports classes, help manage the concession stand at Alleghany Park, run birthday parties, and lead early childhood programs. Outside of the Park District, I also teach group exercise classes at two gyms and work as a personal trainer. I have a passion for fitness and love helping others stay active and healthy.
Meghan Laube
3s Morning Classes, Monday – Friday at the Recreation Center
I moved to Grayslake in 2010 with my husband. We have two daughters who both graduated from the I Love Learning Program. They like to keep us busy with dance, gymnastics, and Girl Scouts. I have been working with children for over 20 years and I am a third generation teacher! In my free time, I love to read, cook, and be with my family.
Wendy McLaughlin
3s Morning Classes M/W/F at the Recreation Center
While this is my first year at I Love Learning, I previously spent 10 years as an elementary school teacher before taking time off to stay home with my three children. I’m originally from South Carolina, but I’ve called Illinois home for almost 20 years. My husband, Kevin (who’s from this area), and I met at Clemson University and moved here after we graduated. We have three kids who all went to I Love Learning Preschool-our oldest son is 12, and we have 10-year-old twins, a boy and a girl. We also have a sweet rescue Labradoodle named Dude. He’s the best and brings so much joy to our family!
Nicole Krebs
3s Class, Tu/Th Mornings and 4s Rec Center Classes, M/W/F Mornings & Afternoons
I’ve been with the Grayslake Park District since 2003. I have three children who all went through the Grayslake Park District’s I Love Learning Preschool program. My husband and I met at Northern Illinois University in 1990, and moved to Grayslake in 1994 where we’ve lived ever since. I love to read, relax and spend time with my family and friends.
Kathy Guerrieri
4-Year-Old Classes at the Recreation Center and Pre-K Enrichment
I have been part of I Love Learning Preschool since 2009. My husband Tony and our two daughters, Kailee & Madison have lived in Grayslake since 2003 and we love being part of such a great community. We are big sports fans and our favorite time of year is college basketball season, especially some Kansas Jayhawk basketball!
Jen Lerman
4s Class at Jones Island, Pre-K Enrichment Class and 3s Class Tu/Th AfternoonMy husband and I moved to Grayslake 2000 to be a part of this wonderful community. We have 3 children and 2 dogs. We enjoy spending our time with friends and family. I have worked with children from ages 2-10 years old for over 30 years. I enjoy being outside, walking, gardening, watching movies and reading.
Rachel McCarthy
4s Preschool Class at Jones Island
This is my first year back in the classroom after spending the past 13 years as a stay-at-home mom raising my boys. I’m thrilled to return to my passion for early childhood education and can’t wait to learn and grow together with your children! I’ve lived in Grayslake since 2015 and absolutely love being part of this community! My husband, David, and I have two boys – Deklan and Maverick-and a sweet pup named Emma Bean. You might see me around town helping out, as I serve on both the Woodview PTO Board and the Grayslake Colts Board. Grayslake is home in every sense of the word!