Community of Learners Preschool Staff
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Pictured left to right: (back row) Liza Magtoto, Liz Tomaso, Katie Morehead, Mary Kate Elmer, Jenny Garvonado,
(front row) Maggie Sanchez, Lizzie Stephens, Ashley Concidine, Jenny SandersonAshley Concidine
Early Childhood and Special Education Teacher
aconcidine@lfschools.net
B.A in Early Childhood Education and Special Education Endorsement
M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction with ESL endorsementI love animals, reading, taking walks, and spending time with my family. In the classroom, I love read alouds, dramatic play, and journal writing with my students.
Mary Kate Elmer
Early Childhood and Special Education Teacher
melmer@lfschools.netMeg FitzGerald
Occupational Therapist, TrueNorth
mfitzgerald@truenorth804.org
Doctorate, OTD, OTR/LI love animals and working with horses and kids in equestrian therapy.
Jenny Garvonado
Speech-Language Pathologist
jgarvonado@lfschools.net
M.S. in Speech, Language, and Learning
B.A. in Linguistics
ASHA certified (CCC-SLP)In the classroom, I enjoy playing in the block center, sensory table, doing art projects, and chatting with students throughout the day.
Sheila Lajeune
Physical Therapist
slajeune@truenorth804.org
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Pediatric NDT Certified
Bilingual: Fluent in written and spoken SpanishI love summer, baseball, tennis, biking, traveling, pizza and ice cream.
Brittany Moccia
Social Worker
bmoccia@lfschools.net
Licensed Social Worker, L.S.W.
M.A Social Work with School Endorsement, M.S.W.
B.A. Interpersonal & Family CommunicationI enjoy spending time with my family and friends, as well as coaching the girls gymnastics program at Lake Forest High School.
Katie Morehead
Early Childhood and Special Education Teacher
kmorehead@lfschools.net
B.A. in Early Childhood Education
M.A. in Early Childhood Education
Learning and Behavior Specialist Endorsement
Early Childhood Special Education EndorsementI enjoy spending time with my family and friends, walking my dogs, reading and exercising as much as possible. In the classroom, I enjoy supporting and engaging with children as they explore, learn and discover in play, small groups and creative art activities.
Jenny Sanderson
Speech-Language Pathologist
jsanderson@lfschools.net
M.S. in Communication Disorders
B.S. in Communication Disorders
ASHA certified (CCC-SLP)I enjoy spending time with my family, friends and dog, traveling, photography and being outdoors. In school I love to use literacy and incorporate art into my lessons.
Lizzie Stephens
Speech-Language Pathologist
estephens@lfschools.net
M.S. in Communication Disorders and Sciences
B.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Spanish for Professional Use
ASHA certified (CCC-SLP)I enjoy spending time with my family and friends as well as reading, Irish dancing, and painting. In the classroom, I enjoy using literacy and pretend play in my lessons.