Our Team

CFA offers your child the most advanced early learning pedagogy available – CFA is the vanguard of early learning in Chicagoland. This is not a “slogan” at CFA – our infant care specialists and master teachers implement the groundbreaking early childhood, neuroscience research from Harvard University’s Center On The Developing Child.

We also believe this science-based (as opposed to the outdated evidence-based) approach to early learning, is inextricably linked to relationship centered care – your child is treated uniquely with respect and kindness. We have built a team who are passionate and creative and who have been “unleashed” to utilize their special talents in the arts, music, dance, etc., breathing life into the curriculum. We also encourage multi-lingual communication with the children, which enhances brain development. Meet the CFA Team!!

  • Ms. Lynette

    Director

    Favorite Read Aloud Book: The Book With No Pictures

    Favorite Activities in the Classroom: sensory play, dancing/singing/silly time on the carpet, connecting with children

    Lynette’s career path in ECE started in Highschool and continued to be nurtured through education, classroom experience, and leadership opportunities. Lynette is one of the most passionate and capable persons we’ve ever met in the field of ECE. She lights up when working with young children.

  • Ms. Rachel

    Curriculum Coordinator/Staff Development

    “My passion is for all things early childhood”

    Favorite Read Aloud Book: I Want My Hat Back.

    Favorite Activities in the Classroom: dramatic play, reading books, and visual thinking strategies

    CFA is proud to partner with Rachel – her wealth of ECE knowledge and experience enhance every aspect of the CFA classroom!

  • Ms. Christine

    Director of Operations

    “I love helping CFA operate with excellence”

    Favorite Read Aloud Book: Guess How Much I Love You

    Favorite Activities in the Classroom: story time and being silly with children

    Supporting the teachers and staff and contributing to every aspect of classroom management, fulfills Christine’s desire to elevate every child’s and family’s experience at CFA. Christine’s business background and attention to detail fills out CFA’s Dream Team Leadership Group.

Lincoln Park Staff

  • Ms. Titi

    Assistant Director

    Favorite Read Aloud Book: Go Away Big, Green Monster!

    Favorite Activities in the Classroom: hands-on activities, science, sensory/messy art

    TiTi creates hands on activities that allows the children to explore their own curiosities. Her classroom is organized and inviting so every child feels at home.

  • Ms. Precious

    Co-Lead Infant Teacher

    Favorite Read Aloud Book: Snowy Day

    Favorite Activities in the Classroom: art activities, dramatic play, reading stories

    Precious uses her experience as a mother of 5 to ensure each child’s needs are met. She is warm and patient as she engages with the children. She creates opportunities for language development by reading stories in fun and creative ways.

  • Ms. Giancarla

    Co-Lead Infant Teacher

    Favorite Read Aloud Book: Como Agua Para Chocolate

    Favorite Activities in the Classroom: art projects, engaging during free play, and singing

    Giancarla brings a unique global perspective to the classroom – she is fluent in French, Spanish, and English.

  • Ms. LaShone

    Infant Teacher

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    Ms. LaShone is a genuinely loving soul. She cares for each of the children in the nursery as if they were her own.

  • Ms. Jackie

    Lead Toddler Teacher

    Favorite Read Aloud Book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

    Favorite Activities in the Classroom: talking with the infants to build their language, singing, and reading

    Jackie creates a well-organized space where children can feel safe. Speech and language development are a priority for Jackie as she interacts with each child.

  • Ms. Heavenly

    Toddler Teacher

    Favorite Read Aloud Book: Brown Bear Brown Bear

    Favorite Activities in the Classroom: Art activities, Sensory and free play.

    Heavenly is a shining light! She creates environments where the children are loved, safe, and constantly engaged!

  • Ms. Teresa

    Lead Two’s Teacher

    Favorite Read Aloud Book: Where the Sidewalk Ends

    Favorite Activities in the Classroom: Read, dance, and play make believe

  • Ms. Joshseline

    Toddler/Two Teacher

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    Ms. Joshseline is a truly loved teacher! She engages the children in a way where they feel heard, important, and “cool.”

  • Ms. Diana

    Lead Preschool Teacher

    Favorite Read Aloud Book: Harold and the Purple Crayon

    Favorite Activities in the Classroom: Music and dancing, creative activities, and acting-out stories.

    Diana creates an inviting classroom with stories to life as she incorporates animation when she reads to the children. She utilizes a variety of activities to build their language, motor-development, and social-emotional skills!

  • Letty

    CFA Mascot

    Favorite Read Aloud Book: The Pokey Little Puppy

    Favorite Activities in the Classroom: playing tug-of-war with your child, belly rubs, and participating in dance time

    She is a playful pup, who is gentle and fun. She loves being at CFA.

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North (Lincolnshire) Staff

  • Ms. Lonni

    Lead Infant Teacher

  • Ms. Billy

    Assistant Infant Teacher

  • Ms. Nancy

    Assistant Infant Teacher

  • Ms. Demyia

    Lead Toddler Teacher

    Favorite Read Aloud Book: “BOO”

    Favorite Activities in the Classroom: every single thing!

  • Ms. Juliana

    Assistant Toddler Teacher

  • Ms. Lizarea

    Lead Two’s Teacher

  • Ms. Ari

    Assistant Two’s Teacher

    Favorite Read Aloud Book: Mary Mack

    Favorite Activities in the Classroom: art activities, reading time, music/dance parties

  • Ms. Abby

    Lead Preschool Teacher

Your Child Will Love CFA!