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Meet Our Staff
​We are all here to support you and your child. Our staff is truly exceptional as each teacher brings warmth, skill, and a deep commitment to early childhood education. We are well-educated professionals who genuinely enjoy working with young children, and our passion shines through in every interaction.
Ms. Stacie (Director)
Stacie is passionate about serving as the director for ESNS. She previously served as the Summer Camp Director from 2015 to 2020 and brings over 20 years of experience teaching preschool and pre-K children.
Stacie taught at UUM Preschool in University City until its closure in 2020. She holds a Master’s degree in Child Clinical Psychology. Stacie and her husband have four adult children who all live and work in the area. She enjoys walking her dogs and organizing a small local food pantry.
Ms. Julia (Green Room)
Before joining ESNS, Julia spent six years at home with her three kids, nurturing their love of learning through play and exploration. She is especially passionate about helping children discover the magic of language and storytelling.
Originally from Vancouver, Julia has called St. Louis home for nearly twenty years. She holds a B.A. in Literature and Psychology from McGill University. In her free time, Julia enjoys reading, playing board games with her husband and friends, and traveling.
Ms. Rickey (Green Room)
Rickey is so excited to teach in the Three Day Green room and is particularly pleased to help serve a place that has had such a profoundly positive impact on her own daughter's education and love of learning.
Rickey received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from WashU, then pursued a Master of Arts in Teaching from Webster University. She has taught at various schools across the region, both public and private, in St. Louis City and County.
In her free time, Rickey loves spending time with family and friends, cooking, traveling, crafting, and getting outside as much as possible!
Ms. Jenny (Green Room)
Jenny's connection to ESNS runs deep—she was once a student here herself, and both of her children are proud alumni too!
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Jenny has a background in special education, and brings a thoughtful and inclusive approach to the classroom. She is passionate about fostering environments where children build self-esteem, independence, and strong problem-solving skills.
Outside of school, Jenny enjoys traveling, hiking, and singing with a local chorus.
Ms. Jamie (Blue Room)
Jamie lives in South City with her husband and their two children. She brings over ten years of experience in early childhood education to ESNS.
Jamie loves working with preschoolers especially during this stage when dramatic and sensory play help spark imagination, strengthen motor skills, and nurture growing independence.
In her free time, Jamie enjoys reading, attending educational conferences, and spending time with friends and family.
Ms. Carrie (Blue Room)
Carrie earned her Bachelor's in Psychology, followed by an Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy. She moved to St. Louis in 2018 to focus on raising her growing family. When her son began attending ESNS in the 2022–2023 school year, she had the opportunity to substitute teach at the school, which inspired her to pursue teaching more fully.
Carrie is excited to teach in the Blue Room In her free time, she enjoys staying active, traveling, and spending time with family.
Ms. Gabrielle (Yellow Room)
A native of St. Louis, Gabrielle studied art education at Missouri State University before spending four years in Austin, Texas, as a full-time nanny to two wonderful children.
She believes that every child is inherently creative, unless they are taught otherwise, and she is passionate about nurturing that creativity in all its forms. Gabrielle encourages children to bring imagination into every corner of their lives.
Ms. Maggie (Yellow Room)
Maggie is excited to be a Yellow Room teacher at ESNS! She obtained her bachelor’s degree in education from Lipscomb University in Nashville and started her career as a middle school ESL teacher, teaching math, science, and reading. After moving back to St. Louis, Maggie worked as a substitute teacher at ESNS.
Her goal as a teacher is to make sure every child feels seen and heard and that they get to enjoy learning, growing and playing with their friends, but most of all, being a kid.
Ms. Nancy (Lunch Bunch)
Nancy treasures the camaraderie of lunchtime and the relaxed play that follows- moments that help children bond, unwind, and grow.
Nancy holds a BA from William Woods University and completed a teacher training program at the Montessori Training Center of St. Louis. She spent many years teaching in several schools across the city, and worked as a nanny.
Nancy enjoys walking, reading, baking, and spending time with friends. She also loves visiting her daughter in Austin, Texas.