Margaret Nuscher has been working at Creative Corners Preschool for over 20 years. She is passionate about creating a positive and supportive classroom where every child feels valued and can explore, learn and grow at their own pace. She enjoys making dramatic play centers where children can learned through play-based learning while having fun and exploring the world around them. We focus on developing essential skills in areas like language, math, creativity, story-telling, indoor-and outdoor play and interactive learning.
Ms. Daphane has been working for the Des Plaines park district for 6 years. She has worked as the lead instructor in both Preschool Prep and Terrific 3’s. In addition to this, she has experience working at the Early Learning Center Des Plaines. Her teaching journey has allowed her to become an encouraging and dedicated educator to young minds. One of Ms. Daphne’s favorite aspects of preschool is watching each child grow and become independent in their own way. Outside of teaching she enjoys reading and going on walks with family and friends.
Mary Schaefer is thrilled to be part of the DPPD programming. She taught for 22 years in District 62, until her retirement in 2020. Since then, she has filled her time teaching preschool in many different environments. She is proud to be teaching the new “Little Leafers” Summer Camp program. Ms. Mary has many ideas that will engage young minds with thoughtful understanding of the connections in the natural world. She plans on familiarizing students with plants, animals, natural features and phenomena in our surroundings. She is looking forward to awakening each child’s mind with enthusiasm by offering direct experiences and sharing inspiration of the world around us. She welcomes all to her class as they work hard to inspire one another!
Ms. Connie is a highly enthusiastic preschool instructor who has been working for the DPPD in the Preschool Prep Room for 2 years. She enjoys working with children and having the opportunity to help them grow and flourish. Ms. Connie is passionate about helping each student become independent while she works to provide a supportive and nurturing introduction to preschool. It is her goal to make sure that each child feels loved and cared for as the individual that they are. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and my pets. In her free time, she also volunteers and fosters kittens for a pet rescue.
