Our Preschool Pathways Classroom
Our Preschool Pathways program provides a “bridge” between our Early Preschool and Preschool classrooms for children whose birthdays will ultimately miss the cutoff date for kindergarten entrance. By identifying those children early, we can help them stay with a consistent group of peers through preschool, pre-K and kindergarten.
Nurturing Active Minds, Healthy Bodies, and Happy Hearts®
Health & Safety
Our school is committed to high standards of safety and cleanliness as we create a caring and nurturing environment where children can thrive.
- Requiring any children or staff with respiratory illness symptoms or fever to return home and stay home until fever free for at least 24 hours
- Frequent disinfecting and sanitizing of high-touch toys
- Frequent handwashing by children and staff, which is embedded in our curriculum and daily staff protocols
- Training teachers on common signs of illness in children, and placing signage in every classroom to keep signs of illness top of mind
- Individual cots and blankets are provided for each child and laundered weekly
- Ensuring appropriate teacher-student classroom ratio of 8 to 1
- Continuous health & safety training for our staff, including first aid and CPR certification
- Maintaining an up-to-date and customized Safe School Plan posted in all classrooms for easy teacher access
Our Preschool Pathways Classroom Teachers & Staff
Mx. Anna Johnson
I’m Mx. Johnson. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelors of Arts in Sociology and Spanish. While I have not worked formally with children before, I have three nieces and one nephew that I love with all of my heart! It is because of them that I decided to change my path to early childhood. I love seeing children grow, learn and change, so I am very excited to get to now all of the wonderful students and help them on their journeys. I grew up in Lake Zurich and recently moved to Wauconda, so the Chicagoland Suburbs will always be my home. I love to visit the city, but I am much more of a slower paced suburb person. Some things I enjoy doing in my free time are listening to Tom Petty. Painting, playing trumpet or piano, and of course being with my nieces and nephew!
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Some of My Favorite Things:
Hobbies: Painting, Listening to/playing Music
Fast Food: Culver’s
Color: Sage Green
Candy: Sour Gummy Worms
Snack: Cheddar Chex Mix
Food: Pasta
Drink: Coke
Ms. Aleksa Rodriguez
I’m Ms. Rodriguez. I wanted to tell you a little about myself.
I have lived in Illinois my whole life. I graduated from Oswego High School in 2023 and attended Waubonsee Community College, where I studied Psychology. When I was younger, I babysat, which sparked my love for helping kids learn and grow. I enjoy learning new things myself, and brining that curiosity into the classroom, creating a positive space where every child feels valued and engaged.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and your family.
Some of My Favorite Things:
Hobbies: Journaling, Self Care/ Skincare, and Organizing
Fast Food: Chick – Fil – A
Color: Pink
Candy: Nerds Gummy Clusters
Snack: Kettle Chips (Jalapeno/Salt and Vinegar)
Food: Pasta and Steak
Drink: Strawberry Lemonade
