Trust is our first priority. Our primary goal is to educate children and keep them safe; physically and emotionally. We know young children need consistent, predictable relationships with their teachers. We use an “attachment” approach to create bonds between children, families, and teachers. Your child’s attachment teacher will be your primary contact.
Darcy Carter, Executive Director
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Darcy serves as the Executive Director of Reba. Darcy's educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master's degree in Instructional Leadership from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Darcy maintains an IL Teaching Certificate - Early Childhood Teaching (Type 04). She brings more than 20 years of experience as a teacher and administrator in early childhood education.
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Nicole Ramirez, Administrative Director
Nicole has an extensive career in Early Childhood Education. Her professional teaching experience began in 2002. Nicole's employment with Reba began in 2012.
Nicole received a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from National Louis University
Nicole received a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from National Louis University
Our Teachers
Kendel Garcia-Hammond, Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Kendel was an assistant teacher in a home based early childhood center before coming to Reba as a student in 2019. What she enjoys most about teaching young children is "Being able to watch them grow and develop because we are usually witness to groundbreaking moments when a child learns a new skill. The time and effort given to each child, watching them develop their own social/emotional and cognitive skills, is a rewarding feeling."
After student teaching, Kendel was employed as a teacher with Reba. She enjoys working in the Blue Room; "The classroom atmosphere enables teachers to work as a team and communicate. We make changes to fit needs of children, look for ways to enhance learning, while keeping it fun and interesting."
Kendel received a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from National Louis University and a Level 5 Early Childhood Education Credential
Danielle Fairchild, Assistant Teacher
Soktheary Nak, Assistant Teacher
Soktheary has been a camp counselor and pre-school assistant teacher for programs in the Evanston community. Soktheary’s affiliation with Reba began as a parent in 2011. Her employment with Reba began in 2019. Theary states that what she enjoys most about teaching young children is that “Everything is magical at this age. Every new thing they learn is amazing to them, and they exhibit such a pure and genuine love for learning.”
Theary maintains a Level 1 Early Childhood Education Credential.
Theary maintains a Level 1 Early Childhood Education Credential.
Selena Nelson, Assistant Teacher
Selena began employment with Reba in 2001. She enjoys teaching young children “Because I love how excited they become when they learn something new or how to do something they were unable to do before. Watching them grow and develop their thinking is always amazing to me. Preschool is where most children develop their love for learning.” Selena has been with Reba for many years. She states that what she enjoys most about working at Reba is “The community environment and the welcoming feeling you get when you come in. I enjoy working at a small center because you get to know the staff and families. What I enjoy most about my work is the children and staff. We work together for the children and strive to provide a loving and nurturing relationship and environment for the children and families.”
Selena holds a Level 1 Early Childhood Education Credential and Food Manager Certification.
Selena holds a Level 1 Early Childhood Education Credential and Food Manager Certification.
Alexis Owen, Assistant Teacher
Alexis joined Reba in 2012 as a substitute teacher, then assistant teacher. What Alexis loves most about working at Reba is that “We are very community and family-oriented.”
Alexis has earned Early Childhood Education certification through Oakton Community College and a Level 2 Early Childhood Education Credential through the Department of Human Services.
Alexis has earned Early Childhood Education certification through Oakton Community College and a Level 2 Early Childhood Education Credential through the Department of Human Services.
Nicole Ramirez, Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Nicole has an extensive career in Early Childhood Education. Her professional teaching experience began in 2002. Nicole's employment with Reba began in 2012.
Nicole received a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from National Louis University.
Nicole received a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from National Louis University.
Margo Seltzer, Substitute Teacher
Margo has been Reba’s Substitute Teacher since 2014. Her work in Early Childhood Education programs, while pursuing her education, has been ongoing.
Margo maintains certification through Oakton Community College as a Paraprofessional in Education and a Level 2 Early Childhood Education Credential.
Margo maintains certification through Oakton Community College as a Paraprofessional in Education and a Level 2 Early Childhood Education Credential.
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