Mrs Scheffers
Welcome my name is Janice Scheffers and I am the director and a teacher here at Federated Preschool. I began my journey with children over 30 years ago when I became a mother of two. As they grew I took care of other working parent’s children in my home. I enjoyed the day to day moments of learning, playing, growing and developing that each child experienced when they felt secure, safe and loved. Both my son and daughter began their formal education at Federated Church Nursery School. I followed their footsteps and entered the nursery school as a parent, then a classroom aide, after finishing school a teacher and then as my current role as director of the preschool. I am blessed to get up every morning and go to a place where I join the most devoted staff and we develop little people into their most authentic wonderful selves. We encourage challenges, diversity, self-regulation, friendships, silliness, laughter, forgiveness and endless other life skills. We walk hand in hand with our children and their families, building on each learning stone, and developing a lifetime honest love of learning in their own unique style marching to the beat of their own wonderful drum. To me, nothing gets better than that and makes every day so amazing!
Mrs. Porten
My name is Mrs. Porten. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in Child and Family Studies, my work experience has been concentrated in different capacities on assisting children and families through the very important early learning years. I have been teaching preschool for 11 years in Ohio and Illinois and have been at Federated Preschool 6 of those years. Seeing children’s growth, happiness and excitement along the way has been the best! When I’m not teaching preschool, I enjoy traveling to see my family and friends and doing crafts at home
Mrs. Busby
My name is Tiffany Busby. I am a teacher at Federated Preschool. I have been a member of this awesome preschool family for 10 years. I am a mother of 4 amazing kids who are not so little anymore. Spending time with your little ones is a true blessing and joy. I love seeing their excitement and curiosity as they learn something new or overcome a challenge. Their smiles and laughs are the most genuine thing in this world. Children are our future, and their future is bright!
Mrs. Schwichtenberg
My name is Melissa Schwichtenberg. I have been married for 20 years and have 2 wonderful kids. I have worked at Federated Preschool since 2010. I enjoy working with children and watching them grow and learn. It truly warms my heart to watch their faces light up when they learn a new skill.
Mrs. Schnurr-Trebe
Hi I am Heather Schnurr-Trebe, also known as Mrs. Trebe, I have three kids of my own. I love being a mom and I have a great respect for children and families. This is my 4th year at Federated Preschool and I love it! I adore working with children. I am excited to currently be working on my Child Development Associates (CDA). Each and every child is a gift to this world. They are the future and being a positive part of their world is my goal!
Mrs Hasselbring
Hi my name is Mrs. Hasselbring and I was born and raised in Sycamore. I moved back here with my husband after college and we have 3 daughters and a dog. This is my first year as an aide at Federated after being a sub last year. I was a student at Federated a loooooong time ago. I coach softball and soccer and I’ve taught ballet. I love the Blackhawks and the Bears, hanging out with my family, and going on adventures!
Welcome my name is Janice Scheffers and I am the director and a teacher here at Federated Preschool. I began my journey with children over 30 years ago when I became a mother of two. As they grew I took care of other working parent’s children in my home. I enjoyed the day to day moments of learning, playing, growing and developing that each child experienced when they felt secure, safe and loved. Both my son and daughter began their formal education at Federated Church Nursery School. I followed their footsteps and entered the nursery school as a parent, then a classroom aide, after finishing school a teacher and then as my current role as director of the preschool. I am blessed to get up every morning and go to a place where I join the most devoted staff and we develop little people into their most authentic wonderful selves. We encourage challenges, diversity, self-regulation, friendships, silliness, laughter, forgiveness and endless other life skills. We walk hand in hand with our children and their families, building on each learning stone, and developing a lifetime honest love of learning in their own unique style marching to the beat of their own wonderful drum. To me, nothing gets better than that and makes every day so amazing!
Mrs. Porten
My name is Mrs. Porten. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in Child and Family Studies, my work experience has been concentrated in different capacities on assisting children and families through the very important early learning years. I have been teaching preschool for 11 years in Ohio and Illinois and have been at Federated Preschool 6 of those years. Seeing children’s growth, happiness and excitement along the way has been the best! When I’m not teaching preschool, I enjoy traveling to see my family and friends and doing crafts at home
Mrs. Busby
My name is Tiffany Busby. I am a teacher at Federated Preschool. I have been a member of this awesome preschool family for 10 years. I am a mother of 4 amazing kids who are not so little anymore. Spending time with your little ones is a true blessing and joy. I love seeing their excitement and curiosity as they learn something new or overcome a challenge. Their smiles and laughs are the most genuine thing in this world. Children are our future, and their future is bright!
Mrs. Schwichtenberg
My name is Melissa Schwichtenberg. I have been married for 20 years and have 2 wonderful kids. I have worked at Federated Preschool since 2010. I enjoy working with children and watching them grow and learn. It truly warms my heart to watch their faces light up when they learn a new skill.
Mrs. Schnurr-Trebe
Hi I am Heather Schnurr-Trebe, also known as Mrs. Trebe, I have three kids of my own. I love being a mom and I have a great respect for children and families. This is my 4th year at Federated Preschool and I love it! I adore working with children. I am excited to currently be working on my Child Development Associates (CDA). Each and every child is a gift to this world. They are the future and being a positive part of their world is my goal!
Mrs Hasselbring
Hi my name is Mrs. Hasselbring and I was born and raised in Sycamore. I moved back here with my husband after college and we have 3 daughters and a dog. This is my first year as an aide at Federated after being a sub last year. I was a student at Federated a loooooong time ago. I coach softball and soccer and I’ve taught ballet. I love the Blackhawks and the Bears, hanging out with my family, and going on adventures!