Child Care Staff
Listed below are the names and titles of the professional staff at the center. We also supplement our program each semester with Student Workers, Interns, and Volunteers.
Please feel free to call us at 815-753-0125 or send us e-mail to our addresses below with any questions you may have.
Chris Kipp, Director
cherrmann@niu.edu
Chris is the Director of the Center and oversees the entire program. She has been the Center director since 1989. Chris has a bachelor's degree in Child Development and a master's degree in Applied Family and Child Studies from Northern Illinois University.
Kristin Schulz, Acting Assistant Director
kschulz@niu.edu
Kristin has worked at the Center since 2004. Kristin has a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Northern Illinois University.
Janene Boyer, Secretary
jboyer@niu.edu
Janene is the Secretary and has worked at the Center since 1989. You can contact Janene if you have any questions regarding the Center, enrollment procedures, billing, etc., by phone at (815) 753-0125 or e-mail.
Diane Coleman, Teacher
Diane is a Teacher in a preschool classroom. She has worked at the Center since 1989. Diane has a bachelor's degree in Child Development from Northern Illinois University.
Kathy Coffman, Teacher
Kathy is a Teacher in a preschool classroom. She has worked at the Center since 2004. Kathy has an associate's degree in Child Development from Waubonsee College.
Stefanie Echols, Teacher
Stefanie is a Teacher in a 2/3's classroom. She has worked at the Center since 2007. Stefanie has a bachelor's degree in Family and Individual Development from Northern Illinois University.
Kellie Fuss, Teacher
Kellie is a Teacher in the infant room. She has worked at the Center since 2000. Kellie has an associate's degree in Early Childhood Education from Purdue University and a bachelor's degree in Family and Individual Development from Northern Illinois University.
Kristi Hayward, Teacher
Kristi is a Teacher in a preschool classroom. She has worked at the Center since 2000. Kristi has a bachelor's degree in Child Development from Northern Illinois University.
April Kaiser, Teacher
April is a Teacher in a preschool classroom. She has worked at the Center since 2004. April has an associate's degree in Early Childhood Education from Kishwaukee College.
Krystal Kennedy, Teacher
Krystal is a Teacher in a preschool classroom. She has worked at the Center as a student since 2008 and as a professional staff since 2012. Krystal has a bachelor's degree in Child Development from Northern Illinois University.
Diane Mathison, Teacher
Diane is a Teacher in a preschool classroom. She has worked at the Center since 2000. Diane has a bachelor's degree in Child Development from Northern Illinois University.
Kendra Nenia, Teacher
Kendra is a Teacher in a 2/3's classroom. She has worked at the Center since 2004. Kendra has a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Western Illinois University.
Sherie Newman, Teacher
Sherie is a Teacher in the toddler classroom. She has worked at the Center since 2003. Sherie has a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Illinois State University.
Jamie Peterson, Teacher
Jamie is a Teacher in a 2/3's classroom. She has worked at the Center as a student since 2007 and as a professional staff since 2009. Jamie has a bachelor's degree in Child Development from Northern Illinois University.
Dawn Reader, Teacher
Dawn is a Teacher in a preschool classroom. She has worked at the Center since 2003. Dawn has an associate's degree in Education from Elgin Community College and a bachelor's degree in Family and Individual Development from Northern Illinois University.
Carol Schroeder, Teacher
Carol is a Teacher in the infant classroom. She has worked at the Center since 2003 and previously worked for 14 years as a preschool teacher in Wisconsin. Carol has a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Concordia University.
Karen Smith, Kitchen Helper
Karen is our full-time kitchen helper. She has worked at the Center since 2003.
Jen Young, Teacher
Jen is a Teacher in a preschool classroom. She has worked at the Center since 2001 and as a professional staff since 2004. Jen has a bachelor's degree in Child Development from Northern Illinois University.
Barbara Zeman, Teacher
Barbara is a Teacher in the toddler classroom. She has worked at the Center since 2007. Barbara has a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Northern Illinois University and an associate's degree in Early Childhood Education from Kishwaukee College.
Pam Yockey, Teacher
Pam is a Teacher in a 2/3's classroom. She has worked at the Center since 2010. Pam has an associate's degree in Early Childhood Education from Kishwaukee College.