Meet the Team
"100 years from now it won’t matter what kind of car I drove, what kind of house I lived in, how much money I had in the bank, nor what my clothes looked like. But the world may be a little better because I was important in the life of a child."
- Forest Witcraft
Center Director
Maggy Fedak
Hi! My name is Maggy. I have been a part of St. Paul/ Elm Tree since 2015. I am a mom to two kiddos, a dog, 2 cats, and 10 rats! I enjoy spending time with my family and taking trips to the zoo.
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Early Childhood Education Credential Level 5
Infants and Toddlers Credential Level 3
Illinois Directors Credential Level III
Illinois State Food Sanitation Manager License
CPR/First Aid Certified
Pre-K Lead Teacher
Vivi Siavichay
Profile coming soon :)
Preschool Lead Teacher
Mrs. Tammy
Hi, my name is Tammy and I am excited to be joining the staff at Elm Tree. I have been teaching Preschool for 10 years and am looking forward to this new opportunity.
In my spare time my husband and I enjoy spending time in Milwaukee, we enjoys watching baseball (Cubs) and hockey. I love spending time with my family and seeing our family grow as I have 1 great niece and 2 great nephews. Also, spending time with my friends.
I ‘m looking forward to this new chapter at Elm Tree and working with all of you and seeing your children grow.
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Early Childhood Education Credential Level 5
Illinois State Food Sanitation Manager License
CPR/First Aid Certified
Ms. Megan
Assistant Teacher
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Profile Coming Soon!
Ms. Jen
Assistant Teacher
Hi! I am Ms. Jen.
CPR/First Aid Certified
Mrs. Kelli
Lead Teacher
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CPR/First Aid Certified
Ms. Carol
Assistant Teacher
Hello! I'm Ms Carol, and I am teaching in the Pre-K room with Ms Vivi this year! After over 2 decades watching children age newborn-12 y.o. in-home, I joined the Elm Tree staff in June 2022. I've been lucky enough to work in the preschool room, in a mixed-age room over the summers, and now in Pre-K with some of the children I first worked with as 2 y.o.s! It is so exciting to watch them grow and develop, and get ready for kindergarten in fall '24!
In my spare time, I like to hang out with my sons and daughter-in-law, and grandson Oliver.. You can often find me Sunday mornings ringing handbells, singing tenor in the choir, or jumping in with percussion, upstairs at St Paul!
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CPR/First Aid Certified
Mrs. Cheryl
Floater - Director Qualified
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My name is Mrs. Cheryl and I have been working part time at Elm Tree since 2010. I have been in the teaching field for 45 years in various roles including a Pre-K teacher, kindergarten teacher, fourth grade teacher, and a director for an an extended day kindergarten and after school program.
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my grandchildren and traveling. My son and daughter-in-law live in Ohio with my grandsons, Ben and Ollie. My daughter and son-in- law live close by with my grandson, Cameron and granddaughter, Evie.
I love sharing your child’s learning journey at Elm Tree!
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Early Childhood Education Credential Level 5
CPR/First Aid Certified
Mrs. Marcia
Floater- Director Qualified
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Hello, my name is Marcia Kobiella. I live in Lombard with my husband, Randy. I have three daughters and 6 amazing grand kids- 4 girls and 2 boys, ages 2-10.
I have been in early childhood settings for 30+ years. This is my second time working at ELM Tree ( I was here pre-pandemic when it was still called St. Paul), and I love the program and the people I work with. I look forward to meeting you and working with your children.
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Early Childhood Education Credential Level 5
CPR/First Aid Certified
Ms. Lyn
Floater- Lead Qualfied
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Hello! My name is Ms. Lyn and I am currently a floating Lead Teacher. I joined the Elm Tree family in 2019 and have had a wonderful time working with the students ever since. I began as an assistant teacher but soon worked my way up to earning a CDA (Child Development Associate) Credential. Before teaching, I earned my Associate in Science at COD and transferred to UIUC where I completed my Bachelor in Astronomy. I think space is the coolest, but I love science in general and other STEM subjects, too. I live here in Villa Park with my parents and, although I have no siblings, I have a very large extended family that I love to spend time with. I also love to read, take naps, and play with my 3 guinea pigs!
Early Childhood Education Credential Level 3
CPR/First Aid Certified
Child Development Associate (CDA)
Mrs. Jude
Cook and Kitchen Manager
Hi! I am Mrs. Jude and I am the cook for the center. I've been here at St. Paul since 2017 and I enjoy providing your children with all of the snacks and meals at the center throughout the day. I take inspiration from the children, I pay attention to their likes and dislikes, and I ensure that all of the children are provided a nutritious meal to sustain them for learning throughout the day! Thank you for trusting me to provide healthy meals for your child.
Illinois State Food Sanitation Manager License
CPR/First Aid Certified