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!

Hello! My name is Kieley and I am an Elementary Education major and I am also getting an endorsement in English as a Second Language at Illinois State University. In the future I hope to teach 2nd or 3rd grade, although I love kids of all ages. I love working with kids because there is always something so beautiful about teaching them things and then using the tools and knowledge that you’ve given them to solve or help solve problems or situations they might find themselves in. A few of my favorite things are nature, crocheting, and reading. You can always catch me at home bundled up watching some kind of documentary and reading whatever book I’m interested in at the moment. My favorite season is fall and although I have no idea what goes on in football, that's one of my favorite things to watch during the fall season as it brings my entire family together. I can’t wait to meet everyone and get to know your Little Jewel!

I am from a small town about 20 minutes from Bloomington! I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember, I really enjoy playing and caring for little ones! I enjoy spending time with my friends and family in my spare time and especially love spending time with my nephews! I can’t wait to care for your kiddos!!.

Sydney I am a sophomore at ISU, majoring in nursing. I am a member of Zeta Tau Alpha and Student Nurses Association.

Hi! My name is Vada, I currently go to school at Illinois State University. I am studying physical education. I love working at Little Jewels because I get to care, play, and get to know the kids! In my spare time I like to hike, walk my dog, I enjoy runs, spending time with my family, and trying new foods.

Leah is a junior at ISU this year. She is from Peoria, IL and has one brother and one sister. Some of her hobbies are painting, baking, cooking and hanging out with her friends and family!

Hello my name is Kurt, I went to Normal West High School and Heartland Community College. I work here, at Little Jewels, and at Ivy Lane Bakery. I love my job because I like to be with people. Besides working, I love to go to sports with my dad. Some of my favorite teams are the Blackhawks, the Cubs, and the Chiefs. But with my dad, I go to watch lots of high school sports - especially the Gibson City Falcons. I play on many Special Olympic teams. I play volleyball, bowling, basketball, and baseball. I have one brother and two sisters and one niece and one nephew.