CENTRAL HYDE PARK
INFANT-TODDLER TEAM
WIGGLY WORMS (Infants)
ALYSSA SCHNEIDER - LEAD TEACHER
(SHE/HER)
My name is Alyssa Schneider and I grew up in rural Illinois. I moved to Chicago to further my schooling and to access better opportunities. I obtained a Child Development Associate (CDA) in the past year to better myself in terms of how I interact and teach young children. I am currently enrolled in school at Western Governors University to obtain a bachelor's
degree in software engineering. In my free time, I love to make music and dance!
I find that the arts are truly freeing. I went to school originally for music education, playing the trumpet and taking dance classes on the side. The reason why I chose to pursue early childhood education is because, in all honesty, I truly love all children. I believe all children deserve equal opportunity to learn and grow in a safe environment, and I want to be that for them. The connections we provide to and gain from children, in my opinion, are irreplaceable.
BERTILLE PETITHOMME - ASSISTANT TEACHER
(SHE/HER)
My name is Bertille Petithomme. I was born in Haiti and came to Illinois when I was 13 years old. I graduated from Bowen High school, I took courses at Daley for two years and currently am enrolled in early childhood education at Bryant & Stratton College.
In 2022, I worked as a bus aide, working with children with special needs. As I was observing and monitoring the children, it was easy to recognize all the children’s unique personalities. I found it interesting. It was my responsibility to ensure their safety on the bus and it meant a lot to me to be able to do it.
A little about me, I love shopping when discounts are going on. I often volunteer at church to help out with cleaning, and donate to nursing homes and spread the gospel. I enjoy watching movies, my favorite genres are crime, drama, and action.
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CURIOUS CATERPILLARS (Toddlers)
TASAH WILLIS - LEAD TEACHER
(SHE/HER)
Hello to All!
My Name is Tasha Willis. To tell you a little about myself, I've loved working with kids for the past 18 years. I have had a passion for working with children since my teen years. My first experiences came from working with children's church. I have a Degree in Early Childhood Education from Post University in Connecticut, and I'm
planning to go back to school here in Chicago soon to further my education in the same field. Outside of work, I'm a mom to two amazing boys - ages seven and four - who definitely keep me on my toes! When I have some free time, you can usually find me listening to audiobooks, shopping, or planning events.
I'm thrilled to be a part of the Little Inspirations family and can't wait to get started working with all the families to help nurture and develop the children in my care.
ANGELICA BATES - ASSISTANT TEACHER
(SHE/HER)
Hi, I'm Angelica but you can call me Angel for short. I've always been passionate about working with children at a very young age. I firmly believe that children deserve an excited, free spirited,
nurturing adult in these pivotal years, and I consider myself to fulfill that spot. I'm very confident that I will show up everyday and provide an engaging environment that fosters academic growth, and promotes children's learning and strengthens their individual potential.