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 Herrmann, 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.
Lisa Schmidt, Assistant Director
lschmidt@niu.edu
Lisa is the Assistant Director of the Center and oversees all classrooms and the student workers. Lisa has worked at the Center since 1996. She has a master's degree in Applied Family and Child Studies 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, Head Teacher
Diane is a Head 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 Cregier, Head Teacher
Kathy is a Head Teacher in a 2/3's 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, Head Teacher
Kellie is a Head Teacher in the toddler 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, Head Teacher
Kristi is a Head 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, Head Teacher
April is a Head 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.
Sarah Kakkuri, Teacher
Sarah is a teacher in the infant room. She has worked at the Center since 2000. Sarah has an associate's degree in Early Childhood Education from Kishwaukee College.
Diane Mathison, Head Teacher
Diane is a Head 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 preschool classroom. She has worked at the Center since 2004. Kendra has a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Western Illinois University.
Sherie Newman, Head Teacher
Sherie is a Head Teacher in the 2/3's 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.
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 2/3's 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.
Kristin Schulz, Teacher
Kristin is a Teacher in a preschool classroom. She has worked at the Center since 2004. Kristin has a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Northern Illinois University.
Karen Smith, Kitchen Helper
Karen is our full-time kitchen helper. She has worked at the Center since 2003.
David Snow, Teacher
David is a Teacher in a preschool classroom. He has worked at the Center since 2006. Dave has a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Northern Illinois University.
Jen Young, Head Teacher
Jen is a Head Teacher in the infant classroom. She has worked at the Center 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.