The teachers at Tiny Treasures form the heart of our center. Although they represent a wide range of ages, experiences and backgrounds, they share a deep commitment to the care and education of young children. They offer both expertise and kindness, creating a loving, learning environment that allows Tiny Treasures children to achieve intellectual and social growth while remaining safe and secure.
 
Mrs. Ronni, Owner/Director
Mrs. Ronni started working with children as part of Andrew High School’s Work-Co-Op Program in 1993. After receiving her education at Moraine Valley College, she worked for several years as a Day Care Teacher in Oak Forest and Orland Park, and as a Gymboree Teacher. Later, as a nanny, Mrs. Ronni was inspired by the special bonds that were created between herself and the children and their families, and dreamt of one day opening a child care center with that same ’family’ feeling. In 2003, she made her dream a reality, and opened Tiny Treasures Childcare. Mrs. Ronni is the Owner and Director and can be found at the center everyday to enrich the lives of her 100+ children! The students love her never-ending enthusiasm (even at 6:30am!) and warm heart.

She is proud of all of her staff for the consistency, longevity and stability they give the center, in a field traditionally known for its high turn-over employment rate. As a former Work Co-Op student herself, Mrs. Ronni is thrilled to be able to ‘give back’ and have so many Co-Op students as employees. She is also proud of all the work put into her new, much larger facility (much thanks to her wonderful husband!) and excited to be able to continue providing quality childcare for New Lenox and the surrounding communities residents.

Mrs. Ronni resides in New Lenox with her husband, Tony (a familiar face to the kids at the center), and their new ‘Tiny Treasure’, Maximus, born in January 2009. Both Mrs. Ronni & Mr. Tony are thrilled to be parents! In her free time, Ronni likes to spend time with her family (including dog, Peyton), shop, watch movies, and scrapbook.

Ms. Kristie, Assistant Director / Teacher
Ms. Kristie started working at Tiny Treasures, when it first opened, as the original Pre-K Teacher and one of Mrs. Ronni’s Assistant Directors. She can be found working on various activities in the classrooms daily, and also as a substitute teacher. She received her education from Kutztown University in Pennsylvania, Prairie State and the College of DuPage, and has been an early childhood teacher since 1998. The children love Ms. Kristie’s unique storytelling and silly personality.

Ms. Kristie resides in Mokena with her teen-age son, Colin, and their dog, Cleo. In her free time, she likes to perform improvisational comedy, scrapbook , and spend time with the children in her life, including numerous nieces and nephews.
Miss Kim, Assistant Director / Pre-K Teacher
Miss Kim started working at Tiny Treasures, when it first opened in June 2003, as a Teacher’s Aide. She attended Moraine Valley College and is currently finishing her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education at Governors State University. Miss Kim has been the Pre-Kindergarten Teacher since 2006 and one of Mrs. Ronni’s Assistant Directors since 2007. The children love her unusual art projects and her patient nature.

Miss Kim resides in Tinley Park with her longtime boyfriend, Sean. The two are proud parents of daughter Ava, born in March of 2008. In her free time, Miss Kim is usually working on homework! She also likes to spend time with her family, scrapbook, and catch up on sleep.

Ms. Peggy, Infant Teacher
Ms. Peggy joined the Tiny Treasures family in the summer of 2008 as our Infant Teacher in the Yellow Chicks classroom. She has her Associate’s Degree in Child Development and has been working in the field of early childhood for 25 years. Her enthusiasm for her work is evident daily, as she loves caring for her children (including 10 of her own and numerous grandchildren!). The babies of Tiny Treasures love the games, ideas and personality she brings to the class. Ms. Peggy enjoys watching them grow, and admits that each day is a new experience.

Ms. Peggy resides in New Lenox with her family, including her dog, Odie, her cat, Sylvester, and her turtle, Barney. When she’s not at the center, Peggy enjoys camping, spending time outdoors, Nascar races, and being with the children in her life.

Mrs. Jennifer, Infant Teacher
Mrs. Jennifer first became a part of the Tiny Treasures family as a parent, as both of her sons are current students. Mrs. Jennifer received her education from Illinois State University and has a degree in Special Education. She has been working with children since 1995. She joined the teaching staff in 2008 , and brought with her a sense of humor and patience that the infants adore. Her favorite part of teaching in the Yellow Chicks room is seeing the babies’ faces light up when they discover something new.

Mrs. Jennifer lives in New Lenox with her husband, Tony, and her two boys, Anthony & Adam. In her free time, Mrs. Jennifer loves to go camping, watch movies, or just relax at home with her family.

Miss Katie, Teacher
Miss Katie came to Tiny Treasures in 2008, and works as a Teacher with the Infants & Toddlers. Katie received her education from Joliet Junior College, and has previous experience as a Teacher’s Aide. The children love Miss Katie’s enthusiasm and bubbly personality. Her favorite activity at the center is sharing books with her young students, as there is nothing quite like ‘captivating’ her audience as she reads aloud.

Miss Katie resides in Frankfort with her family, including her twin sister and co-worker, Kara. When she’s not at Tiny Treasures, Katie enjoys shopping, spending time with her friends, and being creative with hair and make-up.

Mrs. Julie, Toddler Teacher
Mrs. Julie came to Tiny Treasures in early 2008, taking on the position as Toddler Teacher. She received her education from Northern University and Moraine Valley College and has been working with young children for more than 20 years. Mrs. Julie brings a sense of wonderment to the classroom with her creative sensory activities and never-ending patience. She enjoys doing arts & crafts projects and sharing her favorite books aloud with children of all ages.

Mrs. Julie resides in New Lenox with her husband, Mike, and her 4 children, Kelsey, Emily, Joshua and Nathan. In her free time, she likes to read, play volleyball and garden.
Miss Sarah, Toddler Teacher
Miss Sarah is the afternoon Teacher in the center’s Toddler Room. She graduated from Chicago’s Roosevelt University with a degree in Psychology and is pleased to utilize many of those skills in the field of early childhood education. The children of the Orange Fish classroom love her hands-on projects & creative teaching style. Miss Sarah enjoys watching the Toddlers develop their independence and express themselves as they learn new language skills.

Miss Sarah resides in New Lenox with her longtime boyfriend, Ted, and their dog, Eggo. During her time off, she enjoys reading, playing tennis, and bike riding.
Mrs. Melanie, Two’s Teacher
Mrs. Melanie came to Tiny Treasures in 2006 as the Two’s Room Teacher. She received her teaching education from Columbia College, and also holds a degree in Vocal Performance. The children love her singing and her engaging musical activities, as she often brings stories to life through song. Mrs. Melanie’s favorite part of the day is when she gets to have one-on-one conversations with her Purple Pandas students. She loves the ideas that come out of their mouths as they build language and social skills.

Mrs. Melanie resides in Frankfort with her husband, Bob. In her free time, she is the Music/Choir Director at her church. She also enjoys performing in community theater, scrapbooking and spending time with her family.

Miss Shannon, Pre-School Teacher
Miss Shannon first came to Tiny Treasures as a Teacher’s Aide from Lincoln-Way Central’s Work Co-Op Program in 2004. She attended Joliet Junior College and became the Pre-School teacher in 2006. The children love her ‘hands-on’ learning activities and enthusiastic teaching style. She is also known for her wild imagination!

Miss Shannon resides in Joliet with her fiancé, Britton, and their dog, Bailey. When she’s away from the center, Shannon enjoys scrapbooking and spending time with friends.
Miss Kara, Teacher
Miss Kara originally came to Tiny Treasures as a Teacher’s Aide in 2008. In 2009, she became qualified as a Teacher and continues to take classes at Joliet Junior College. She can most often be found as Miss Shannon’s ‘right hand’ in the Blue Penguins Pre-School Room. She loves working with children and enjoys working on creative art projects. She also enjoys working at the same center with her twin sister, Katie.

Miss Kara resides in Frankfort with her family. When she’s not at Tiny Treasures, Kara enjoys shopping, spending time with her friends, and being creative with hair and make-up.

Miss Jen, Teacher
Miss Jen came to Tiny Treasures in early 2008. She works as a Teacher in various classrooms & is and our resident Sign Language Professional. Miss Jen received her education at Moraine Valley College and is currently completing her degree at Columbia College. She enjoys teaching the children how to sign and also loves reading to groups.

Miss Jen resides in Tinley Park with her parents, two younger sisters, her dog, Sabrina, and her bird, Wellington.
Mrs. Brittany, School Age Teacher
Mrs. Brittany came to Tiny Treasures in 2003 as part of Lincoln-Way Central’s Work Co-Op Program. She attended Joliet Junior College and became a teacher in 2007. She can be found in the ‘Green Gators’ room as the School Age Teacher during the afternoons. The children love her unique games and the way she brings chapter books to life as she reads them aloud.

Mrs. Brittany resides in Braceville with her husband, Mike, and their three children, Zach, Kyle & Pacey. In her free time, Mrs. Brittany likes to read, watch movies, and spend time with her family.
Miss Jeanelle, Teacher’s Aide
Miss Jeanelle is one of our newest Co-Op students from Lincoln-Way High School. She has experience working with children as a nanny and as a lifeguard. In the future, she plans to attend college to pursue a nursing degree. Her favorite part of working at Tiny Treasures is watching the kids smile and enjoy themselves through purposeful play.
Miss Meg, Teacher’s Aide
Miss Meg can be found in many different classrooms at Tiny Treasures, and has been a part of our staff since early 2008. She has years of experience working with young children as a babysitter, and has gained additional insights as a mom to her young daughter, Jayden. She loves to work on lessons with the students and admits she often learns just as much from the children as they learn from her!
Miss Meghan, Teacher’s Aide
Miss Meghan came to Tiny Treasures in early 2008 as a Teacher’s Aide for the Purple Panda classroom. She has worked with young children in a school setting, as a private nanny, and as a gymnastics coach. She loves to help the students create art projects (especially the messy ones!), and enjoys sharing in their self-expression.

Miss Heather, Teacher’s Aide
Miss Heather joined the Tiny Treasures family as a Teacher’s Aide in the fall of 2007. She is a familiar face as part of the Pre-K classroom, and has been enjoying getting to know all of the children. She has been working with children for many years and has extensive experience caring for young children with special needs. Her favorite part of Early Childhood Education is creating curriculum that will inspire the students to learn.
 

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