Assistant Center Director
dferstein@jcys.org
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 Grove and now in Highland Park. Over the years, she has loved getting to know many wonderful families and has found great joy in watching the children in her care flourish and grow.
Denise and her husband, Adam, are the proud parents of three children—Sydney (28), Sam (26), and Jake (21). She enjoys spending quality time with my family, reading, and attending musicals, which bring both happiness and inspiration to her life
