Admin Team

Talley has worked with kids since she can remember.  First babysitting, then teaching everything from early childhood through university.  Talley has lived in Oak Park since 1998, and Chicago since 1991, moving here from the East Coast to attend Northwestern and then never leaving.  She lives with her supportive Husband Rob, and three sons Greg, Elliot, and Thomas just up the street from OP Friends. Her biggest joy at OPFS is working with the parents as they navigate the craziness of parenthood.

Chloe has raised her family in Oak Park (around the corner from OPFS) for the past 18 years. She began working with Talley in 2013 and together, they officially established OP Friends School in the Spring of 2014. Chloe has a background in fine art. She has three children-- Josie, Fiona, and Owen --one husband, one goldfish, and one scruffy dog named Gertie.  Chloe enjoys books, film, yoga, art, and travel. She used to play roller derby. She does not like balloons. 

Jessica has been part of the Oak Park Friends community since 2013 - first as a parent and now as part of our staff. Jessica has a Masters in Elementary Education and a Masters in Non-Profit Administration from DePaul University. This job is a perfect fit for her love of children, Pinterest, and spreadsheets. Jessica lives up the street from OPFS with her husband, 3 kids, and their perfect dog, Perry the Perro. She enjoys spending time with her family and neighbors, yoga, and baking.

Dani began her adventures with OPFS in 2015 as a teacher in the Blue Room (now Maple/Elm). In 2021 when the school expanded she moved to help a bit all over from the front desk. She has a bachelor's in studio art and brings experience as a nanny and a foster carer. She's gained an indelible appreciation for wonder and teamwork here.

I've been with the Oak Park Friends School Community since 2013. I've worked with all age groups, but mainly working with the 3-5 year olds, and now have found happiness in my new role working in the office. I live in Oak Park with my husband Jose and our dog Lenny. I love to organize and declutter, baking, crafting, collecting stuffies, listening to music, dancing, and being outdoors and in nature!! 

Morgan has been with OPFS since Sept 2016. He is from Chicago and currently lives in Berwyn, IL. Before OPFS Morgan worked at UPS and had his own business buying and selling vintage/antique furniture. Morgan’s time here is split between classroom and property management. He is in charge of all maintenance and housekeeping at OPFS. Outside of OPFS Morgan also manages other properties around the city, enjoys gardening, and hanging out with his three kids.