Staff

The Center is supervised by College faculty and employs professionally qualified teachers, one whom is also Child Center Manager. All permanent qualified teachers are also DCFS director qualified and have received an Associates Degree in Applied Science in Child Development or equivalent, or a higher degree. A qualified teaching staff, along with enthusiastic ICC student employees, allows the Center to maintain an excellent adult-child ratio and provide appropriate learning experiences for students and children alike.

Ms. Ann
Hi, my name is Ms. Ann. I have been a teacher in the Child Center since August 2003. I received my Associates Degree from our Child Development Program here at ICC in December 2003. As a teacher in the center I have been blessed with working with the children in each classroom. Currently I am a teacher in the Hourly Room; I also provide director coverage and am a substitute teacher in the Full-Time Classrooms.

Outside of work I enjoy playing with my son Derek and walking my dog Stoop. I also enjoy bowling and NASCAR races on Sundays.

Ms Charlene
My name is Ms. Charlene; I have been a child care teacher since November 1997, mostly at my current location, ICC's downtown Peoria Campus Child Care Center. I graduated with an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood/Child Development from ICC in May 1996. I raised two children, Roger and Chrystal while going to school.

Before going back to school, I worked at St. Francis Hospital in the Maternity Department for nine years, and then went to District 150 as a school bus monitor for the hearing impaired children for nine years. I also worked for Webster Head Start for two years. I enjoy doing things with my son and daughter.

Ms. Debbie
My name is Ms. Debbie; I graduated from ICC's Child Development program in 1973. I have been working with young children for 36 years 30 ½ of those years at ICC with the 2 year olds. Ithoroughly enjoy working with all preschoolers, but I love working with the 2's the most.

Ms. Jennifer
My name is Ms. Jennifer and I have been blessed to work at ICC's Downtown Peoria Campus Child Care Center since August 1992. I received my Associates Degree in Child Development from ICC in the spring of 1992. My husband Bill and I were married in July 2005. We love to travel and especially love to go to baseball games. We hope to eventually see all of the Major League ball parks. We have a three-legged cat named Puff. I enjoy working in a caring and nurturing environment where the children inspire us every day.

Ms. Kim
My name is Ms. Kim and I have worked in the child care since 1996. I have an Associate's Degree in Child Development from ICC. Currently I am the Assistant Manager. Previously I was the three year old teacher.

In my spare time, I enjoy reading, listening to music, and working around my house (remodeling). I also enjoy spending lots of time with my family.

Ms. Linda
Hi, my name is Linda Kay Byrd, here at the Child Care Center I am known as (Ms. Linda). I'm the proud mother of a daughter, Dominique who recently graduated from the University of Memphis (2008) and I'm also raising my nephew Julius. My hobbies include being involved with civic groups and my church youth groups as well as a little relaxation sometimes. I am currently teaching in the 2-3 year old classroom.

Ms. Mary
My name is Ms. Mary and I have been teaching at ICC's downtown Peoria Campus Child Care Center since it's opening in September of 1990. I graduated from ICC in the Child Development Program with an Associate's Degree in Applied Science. In my spare time I like to play with my niece and puppy. I enjoy working at ICC and feel we are helping young minds grow through their imagination and play.

Ms. Melanie
I have been the Child Care Manager since August of 2001, and have been a part time faculty member of ICC since 1993. I truly love helping all the students, faculty and staff of ICC by providing a high quality service through loving educational programs for their children.

I am a Nebraskan, graduating from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a BS in Human Development and Elementary Education and have worked with and around young children all of my adult life. I ran a home-based business (Discovery Toys) for 20 years and previously have operated a home child care and was the Preschool Director of the Pekin YWCA n the Early 90's. I've been married to the same man (Bill) since 1979; have 2 grown sons, one daughter in law and one very smart (and loving) granddaughter, Lily.

In my spare time I am active in my church, love traveling and I try to keep fit by walking, aerobics, and Wii Fit!

Ms. Nancy
Hi, my name is Ms. Nancy. I have been a teacher here at ICC in the East Peoria Child Care Center since February of 1998. I received my Associate in Applied Science Degree in Child Development from ICC in December of 1997. The best part of my job is the conversations with my preschoolers... their questions and stories continue to make everyday quite unique. The daily privilege of being a part of the world is very rewarding.