School age (k -5th)

Brittany is returning to OPFS after pursuing teaching at the secondary level for 7 years. With over 20 years of childcare experience, Brittany's experience ranges between: private childcare, childcare center, tutoring and teaching within public schools. Previously working with OPFS in 2017, she worked as  the director of school-age programs and has experience working with all age groups.

Her experience has allowed her the opportunity to work with children ranging between the ages of: newborn to eighteen years old.  As a licensed educator the desire to support students beyond the classroom has always been a passion.  It is a personal philosophy of Brittany's that educators should be prepared to help students navigate through the various stages of life. As a mom of two, she enjoys spending   time with her husband and children. An avid reader, a secret mermaid, she enjoys swimming and lives for 90 degree weather.  She looks forward to working with the school age students and staff to ensure a safe, engaging and enjoyable school year!

My name is Olivia and I am currently a junior at Dominican University studying psychology with a concentration in child psychology. I have worked at Oak Park Friends for 2 years as a lead in a mixture of school aged rooms and pods. I love getting to see the kids every day and help them navigate school and life through the pandemic. I love to draw, paint, read, listen to music and go thrift shopping in my free time!

Lupita Carrasquillo nurtures the artist in all of us. She is queer chicana boriqua born and raised in Chicago. She is a poet, educator and organizer with Brown and Proud Press, a collective of artists and idependent publishers. Lupita has been teaching youth art, writing and zine making for over 6 years.

Hello Everyone!! My name is Hana, and I work with the After school program. I have worked with OPFS for 2 years now. A little about myself. I am in school to get my degree to become an elementary school teacher. It's been a dream of mine ever since I was a kid. In my free time, I love hanging out with my family and friends, and I love to bake yummy treats. I look forward to seeing returning faces and meeting new ones.