15 - 24 Months

Ms. Brooke
Ms. Brooke
Lead Teacher
Brooke has worked at Little Jewels since 2013. In her spare time, she likes to spend time with her two nieces. Her dog, Stella, is her pride and joy.

Ms. Kaylie
Assistant Teacher
Hello, my name is Kaylie, I have a bachelor degree in Sociology and a minor in Children’s Studies from Illinois State University. I love helping children grow and explore their creativity. In my spare time, I like to read books and spend time with my family.

Ms. Maria
Assistant Teacher
Hi My Name is Maria Fe Spadinger, I was born in the Philippines. I graduated with a Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Biology with the Master of Arts in Education Management. I’m married  and have a daughter who attends Corpus Christi Catholic School. I love working with children because they are fun, curious, and full of energy! I enjoy seeing their smiles when they learn something new. Their happiness is contagious. In my spare time, I enjoy spending quality time with my family and friends. I like watching movies like documentaries and Korean dramas, listening to music, dancing and playing sports. I also enjoy traveling and exploring new places whenever I have the opportunity.

Ms. Isabelle "Issy"
Assistant Teacher
Hi, my name is Issy and I am currently a student at Illinois State University majoring in communication science and disorders. I am working towards getting my masters degree in speech language pathology. I love working with kids, and plan to continue doing so as a SLP! In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and family!

Ms. Keirstin
Assistant Teacher
Hi! My name is Keirstin, and I am currently a sophomore at Illinois State University majoring in Communication Science and Disorders with a minor in Child Studies. I am from Delavan, Illinois, and I have always loved being around children and watching them frown and develop emotionally, mentally, and intellectually. I have two nephews and two nieces who mean the world to me, along with lots of little ones in my family! In my free time, I love babysitting my younger cousins, watching TV shows, and movies, and going shopping. I am so excited for the opportunity to work with children and be a part of their growth and development!

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