CENTRAL HYDE PARK
PRESCHOOL TEAM
BUSY BEES (Young Preschool)
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.
SANDTRICE OWENS - ASSISTANT TEACHER
(SHE/HER)
Hello! My name is Solei Hernandez. I'm really excited to be a part of the Little Inspirations family. Growing and learning new things everyday with your children is what I look forward to. I hope to be a change in this new
generation for the better.
A little background about myself, I was born and raised here in Chicago. I am the youngest of three women and a first time aunt. I have been around children my entire life and have babysat for family members. I have a fur baby named Cash, he’s a Yorkshire Terrier. Sunsets are my favorite thing to watch and admire. An interesting fact about myself is that I collect sneakers. I enjoy getting a new pair and adding them to my collection.
FRISKY FOXES (Young Preschool)
NELLIE VALENTINE - LEAD TEACHER - IN TRAINING
(SHE/HER)
Hi everyone! My name is Nellie Valentine and I just recently moved back to Chicago from Los Angeles, Ca. I attended Los Angeles City College for my Associates Degree in Child Development, but I’m also planning on receiving my Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. The main reason I became interested in being in education is because I’ve been around children from as long as I can remember and I worked as a babysitter/nanny at the age of sixteen. At the age of twenty I started working at Kinder Kids Preschool located in Los Angeles where I’ve had most of my teaching experience. As an educator, I want my past and future students to gain self-confidence and be able to take certain things they've learned from me to progress as they get older. I'm excited to be a part of the Little Inspirations team because I would like to become better at my job and learn new things, and I feel as if working here will bring that experience to me. My goal while working here is to become better at my job, learn how the company works, and grow together as a team alongside my co-workers. In my spare time I like to hang out with my family and friends and go shopping.
SOLEI HERNANDEZ - ASSISTANT TEACHER
(SHE/HER)
Hello! My name is Solei Hernandez. I'm really excited to be a part of the Little Inspirations family. Growing and learning new things everyday with your children is what I look forward to. I hope to be a change in this new
generation for the better.
A little background about myself, I was born and raised here in Chicago. I am the youngest of three women and a first time aunt. I have been around children my entire life and have babysat for family members. I have a fur baby named Cash, he’s a Yorkshire Terrier. Sunsets are my favorite thing to watch and admire. An interesting fact about myself is that I collect sneakers. I enjoy getting a new pair and adding them to my collection.
EAGLE EXPLORERS (Older Preschool)
DONESHIA POLK - ASSISTANT TEACHER
(SHE/HER)
Hello, my name is Doneshia. I was born and raised here in Chicago. I’ve been in childcare for about 8 years, working between two facilities teaching children ages 6 weeks up to 12 years old. My love for children came about when I was 12 years old. I always loved teaching and educating little ones, so my siblings and I would play school and of course I would be the teacher. My love for children is unconditional with no amount to measure that love. Watching them learn and grow amazes me everyday. I became a new mom in February 2021, I’ve loved every minute of it so far and look forward to my days ahead. I love to laugh, dance, and be a mom.
I am excited to join the Little Inspirations family and look forward to being a part of your child’s lives. I have first handedly seen the love, care, and positive energy the team brings to all the children.
DELORES WILLIAMSON - MENTOR TEACHER
(SHE/HER)
Hello! I am happily married to my husband of thirty-eight years, Odell, and we have two children named Eileen and Marcus. I received my Bachelor’s Degree from Chicago State University, and attended Rosary College for my Montessori Diploma for ages 3-5. I chose to work with younger children because of the unique ways they have of expressing their wants and needs as they explore and learn. I appreciate the communication I have with the parents, peers and administration as we become involved in each child's development. I am very passionate about continuing to learn - just as the children are! I am happy to help fulfill the Vision and Mission of Little Inspirations.