Our Wonderful Staff
Debbie Keller...returned to St. David’s as Director in 2017. Prior to teaching kindergarten in Chicago, she taught the AM/PM 4-year-old classes at St. David’s from 2000-2012. She earned her undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and a Masters in Elementary Education from DePaul University.
Rosie Johnson...Started teaching at St. David’s in 2003 as an Early Childhood Assistant. In 2004 she began co-teaching in a 4-year-old classroom. Rosie is a co-Teacher in the 4 day - 3/4 combination class with Mary Garvey. This year she is also stepping into the role of Assistant Director. Rosie holds a degree in Architecture from the University of Illinois and a Masters in Education from DePaul University.
Mary Garvey…Mary began her teaching career at St. David’s in 2021. She is a co-Teacher in the 4 day - 3/4 combination class with Rosie Johnson. Mary earned her undergraduate degree from University of Notre Dame and holds a Masters in Business Administration from Loyola University. She has completed coursework to become a certified Early Childhood Education teacher.
Molly Koek...started at St. David’s in the fall of 2010. She has worked as a Turning-Three teacher and Lunch Bunch Supervisor before settling in as our 5 day 4 year old Teacher in 2015. She co-teaches this class with Jen Wiesman. Molly has an undergraduate degree in Elementary Ed. from Western IL University and an M.A. from North Park University. She taught grades pre-K through second in the Libertyville Public School system for nine years.
Jen Wiesman…This is Jen’s sixth year as a teacher at St. David’s. She began teaching our Turning 3, and 3-year-old classes, and is a Teacher along with Molly Koek in the 5 day 4 year old class. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan and a Master of Arts in Elementary Education from Columbia University Teacher’s College. While living in Colorado after grad school, Jen taught kindergarten and first grade at Vail Mountain School for 6 years, and she was Co-Director and Head Teacher of Eagle Montessori for 5 years.
Amy Kwilosz…This is Amy’s 4th year teaching with us. She began as a teacher in our 2+ and Turning 3 programs and is now a Teacher in our 3-day 3 year old class. Amy earned her undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and a Masters in Social Work from the University of Michigan. Amy has completed additional coursework in Early Childhood Education to become a certified ECE teacher.
Courtney King…This will be Courtney’s second year as a Teacher at St. David’s. She teaches our Turning 3 class on Thursday and Friday mornings. Courtney holds a Masters degree in Community Counseling and has completed coursework in Early Childhood Education to become a certified ECE teacher.
Anya Randall… Anya is our 2+ Teacher. She works with our very youngest students and this year will have a partner in the classroom, Jackie Strzalka as Classroom Assistant. Anya received her undergraduate degree from Brandman University and holds a Masters in Teaching from Northeastern Illinois University.
Jackie Strzalka…Jackie is returning to St. David's as a Classroom Assistant in our 2+ class. Jackie retired from a long career as a Nurse/Unit Manager and began working with us as a Teacher’s Aide in 2020. She earned her B.S. and MSN degrees from the University of St. Francis. She will be assisting on Thursday and Friday mornings with Anya Randall.
Marty Carey… Marty is our 3-day Early Childhood Assistant. This is her second year in this position. She works in all classrooms. Marty has worked in food service in school settings and is the Aunt to former St. David’s students.
Alison Zuhr…Alison is our 2-day Early Childhood Assistant. She works in all classrooms with a focus on our Turning 3 class. Alison holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Art Institute of Chicago. Alison is the mom to two former St. David’s students.
Jorie Osuna…Jorie is our Music Teacher. Miss Jorie is an independent contractor who will be working with each of our classes twice a month. Jorie has a B.S. in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Music from DePaul University. She received her Masters degree in Vocal Performance at the University of Miami in Florida.