Oakland Support Staff

Steve has been with Little Jewels since the beginning of 2004. He is married with three children, two boys, and one girl. Steve came to us through McDonald's, where he met Julie Dobski. He worked there for 26 years. He loves children and enjoys music and trivia.

Ms. Laura has been with Little Jewels since 2014. She and her husband Michael currently reside in Bloomington with their daughter Amelia and 2 cuddly cats Pandora and Sam.  She currently sits on the Miller Park Zoo and Friends of the BCPA boards, Women United Steering Committee and loves to volunteer! When she’s not working, she loves to read and spend time with family and Friends!

Hannah has been at Little Jewels since 2022. She is a junior at Normal West High School. She hopes to one day become a speech Pathologist in a hospital. She enjoys hanging out with her friends and watching netflix.

I am from the small town of Toluca, IL. I graduated from ISU with a teaching degree. I have been married to my husband Rich for 45 years. We have 3 children and 9 grandchildren. I enjoy volunteering at a local food pantry and outside activities. I also enjoy subbing at LJLC!

Hi I'm Miss Dani! I am a sophomore at Illinois State University. From a young age I have always loved working with kids, whether that be babysitting or teaching dance. I love to spend quality time with my friends and family, watch tv and movies, and spend time outdoors. I am so happy to be a part of the Little Jewels family!

Hi my name is Kaitlyn and I've been at Little Jewels since 2020! I am about to graduate from ISU with a Bachelor's in Communication and Science and Disorders and a minor in Children's Studeis. I will be pursuing a master's in Speech Language Pathology! I love working with children and showering them with the love of chirist. In my free time I love to serve with my campus ministry, hang out with freinds, travel and any adventure outside!

My name is Nevaeh Borders and I am a recent graduate from Illinois State University. I love to read in my spare time and I am also an avid writer. I enjoy walks outside, listening to music, and hanging out with my friends. I love working with children and am so excited to start at Little Jewels!

My name is Madeline and I am current a student at ISU and I am majoring in Early Childhood Education. A few fun facts about me is in my free time I love to spend time with family and friends and I also have two cats named Ash and Blue. I am so excited to get to work with your kids everyday!

Hi my name is Leah, I go to Illinois State University. I am a sophomore and I am majoring in marketing with a minor in public relations. Some of my hobbies are painting, baking, and working on other little crafts. Ive worked with kids all my life and I love it.

My name is Mia Holmes and I am a current ISU student in the Elementary Education program! I am 19 years old and am super excited to one day become a teacher. Some things I love to do are hang out with friends and family and read!

My name is Jessie Larson and I am a student at ISU in the speech pathology program. I love spending time with my friends and family in my free time. I am super excited to be a part of Little Jewels Family!

My name is Bella Evans and I am a student at ISU. My major is Early Childhood Education, and I have always loved working with little kids!! My dream is to become and teacher and a mom one day! I love my dog dearly and love shopping just as much! I am excited to be apart of the Little Jewels staff and working with young minds!

Hi my name is Ellnie and I am currently a stuent at ISU majoring in Communication and Sciences and disorders. I am in oursuit of getting my masters degree in Speech Language Pathology. I love working with kids and in my free tme I enjoy exercising, and spedning time outside watch sports!

Hello! My name is Kylie and I am currently a student at ISU! I am going to school to be a speech pathologist. I have such a passion for working with children and I have always had this passion growing up. Beyond working with children, I really enjoy reading, going on walks, drinking coffee and spending time with my friends and family!

Hello, I'm Mili Holt. I'm currently an ISU student majoring in Communication Science and Disorder Program and soon I will be pursuing my Masters in Speech Pathology! I love working with kids, and in my free time I love reading, walking, and listening to music and hanging out with freinds!

My name is Elyse Lape and I am going to Illinois State University to become a Special Education teacher. I have grown up babysitting and really enjoy watching kids grow and learn. I enjoy taking walks, hanging out with friends and family, and going shopping. I am excited to be a part of the Little Jewels family!

Hi my name is Makayla. I am a senior at Illinois State University. I have been working at Little Jewels for 2 years. I am majoring in nursing and will be graduating this upcoming May. I hope to become a pediatric nurse. In my free time I enjoy exercising, spending time outside, and playing with my dog Roxy!

Hello, my name is Gina Malkosky! I’m currently a student at Illinois State University studying to become a special education teacher! I have been working with children for many years now and have loved it ever since! In my free time, I enjoy being creative, taking walks, being around animals, going to church, listening to music, organizing, and helping others! 

Hi I am McKenzie Kolnicki. I am a sophomore at Illinois State university and my major is Early Childhood Education. I am also in my second year of Chi Omega at Illinois State.