Staff Location Highland Park

Denise Ferstein

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Denise majored in Early Childhood Education at Oakton Community College and Southern Illinois University. She has been a dedicated member of the JCYS team since 2014, serving in a variety of roles ranging from teaching to administration, first in Buffalo…

Marcie Capps

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Marcie has worked with children for over 20 years. She taught preschoolers and 2nd and 3rd graders back in her home state of New York. Since moving to Chicago, Marcie has taught infants, twos, threes, and pre-k, as well as…

Sara Sladoje

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Sara Sladoje is a child development specialist and certified child life specialist with 20 years of experience supporting children and families. She has extensive experience working with parents on typical development issues related to behavior and relationships and providing specific…

Nikki Robin

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The importance of Early Childhood Education is something that Nikki has been passionate about throughout her entire career. She has had the opportunity to be an Early Childhood Educator as well as an Early Childhood Administrator for the past 15…

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