Birch Team (Ages 3 -4years)
Crystal
Crystal
Crystal is currently attending school to obtain her Associates in Early Childhood
Education. Crystal’s experience with children includes volunteering as a tutor for 6–10-year-old
children, she also worked with toddlers at a Montessori school as an assistant. Crystal has been at OPFS since January 2021 and is loving her time here so far. Crystal loves doing arts and crafts with the children and reading books. In her free time Crystal likes gardening, reading and learning about different cultures and languages.
Nicol
Crystal
My name is Nicol, I have over 6 years of ECE experience. I enjoy working with young children and look forward to working with OPFS. Outside of work I enjoy going on walks and spending time with my family.
Jasmyn
Jasmyn
Hi! I’m Jasmyn Ross, and I love helping kids explore, play, and learn every day. I enjoy making activities fun and seeing those little ‘aha!’ moments happen. When I’m not at work, you can usually find me hiking, reading, crafting. I’m excited to get to know all the kids and families this year!
Willow Team (Ages 3 -4years)
Ursula
Ursula
Ursula
Ursula joined OPFS in the Spring of 2021. She has been working in early childhood education since 2018, with children from six weeks to five years old. Ursula has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and holds a deep interest in prevention-based mental health care for children. Her teaching philosophy includes applying this to play-based education practices. In her free time, Ursula enjoys creating art and spending time in nature. She is very happy to be a part of the OPFS community!
Matt
Ursula
Ursula
Matt has been working at Oak Park Friends since the summer of 2017 in the afterschool program. He most recently has been working as a teacher with the OPFS Kindergarten. He enjoys playing basketball, hanging out with friends and family, as well as working out in his free time. In May of 2022 he earned his Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Concordia University Chicago.