Teachers
Luz Calderon
Title/Classroom:
Early Childhood Teacher – 2 year olds
Education:
Working to complete her degree in Early Childhood Education at Triton College. Over 2 years of college.
Professional Experience:
11 years working for HCCS with 5 year olds.
5 years at SCS with 3-4 year ilds.
4 years at State Pre-Kindergarten at CPS with 3-4 year olds.
2 years at Head Start Program with 3-4 year olds.
10 years working with all ages (3-12) at local church.
Years at RFCC:
Since 2015
Pauline Doyle
Title/Classroom:
Early Childhood Teacher with Infants
Education:
Attended Crane Jr. College, Wright Jr. College and Roosevelt University majoring in Communications. Attended Triton College and earned a certificate that qualifies her as a teacher or Director in a Child Care facility.
Professional Experience:
Worked in Early Childhood Education for 14 years. Teaching Sunday school and youth programs at church for over 30 years. Retired from a major communications company after 36 years.
Years at RFCC:
Since 2008
Ana Flores
Title/Classroom:
Early Childhood Teacher with Toddlers
Education:
Currently working on her A.A. at Triton College receiving Level 1 Early Childhood Credential.
Professional Experience:
She has been working with children of all ages since 2009. Prior to that, she worked in retail for 2 years.
Years at RFCC:
Since 2013
Lakesha Jordan
Title/Classroom:
Early Childhood Teacher with all ages
Education:
AAS Early Childhood Education, City Colleges of Chicago. She currently attends Roosevelt University working towards a BA in Educational Studies. Level 4 Early Childhood Credential
Professional Experience:
3 years of experience as an Assistant Teacher working with infants, toddlers and preschool ages children.
Years at RFCC:
Since 2016
Karla Pineda
Title/Classroom:
Early Childhood Teacher with Preschool
Education:
Professional Experience:
Over 20 years experience working with children 2-5 years old in a variety of Early Childhood programs.
Years at RFCC:
Since 2003
Heather Van Delft
Title/Classroom:
Early Childhood Teacher with Infants
Education:
BS in Social Work from Illinois State University. 15 credits hours in Early Childhood Education from Triton.
Professional Experience:
6 years in Early Childhood Education
9 years in tourism industry
6 years in retail sales
Years at RFCC:
Since 2009