This is Stacie’s first year as Director. She was the summer camp director at ESNS for 6 years from 2015-2020. She also has 19 years experience teaching preschool and pre-k children. She taught at University United Methodist Preschool in University City until it closed in 2020 and taught at Harper School for two years. All four of her young adult children live and work in St. Louis. She enjoys coaching grade school volleyball and basketball and running a small local food pantry. She has a MS in Child Clinical Psychology from SIUE.
JamieReese has been working in early childhood education for 9 years. The last 7 years have been spent as a nanny to some wonderful alumni of ESNS. She lives in south STL city with her husband and daughter, Hadley. She is so excited to be working in the Green Room this year. She loves working with children of this age as they enjoy participating in dramatic and sensory play, using their imaginations and developing their motor skills as they grow more independent each day. She feels it’s truly a joy and an honor to be part of this phase of their lives, and is looking forward to a great year ahead!
This is Amy’s first year at ESNS. She is very excited to join the team and become a part of the community. Amy has enjoyed teaching preschool for 13 years, including experience at University United Methodist preschool and The Lab School. Prior to preschool, Amy taught First grade for 8 years in both public and private schools. She has a BA in Elementary Education from John Carroll University and a Masters in Elementary Education with a Reading Specialization from University of Missouri-St. Louis. A St. Louis native, Amy and her husband have 2 children. Abby attends Fordham University and Ryan attends SLUH. She also enjoys baking, reading, spending time with her family and cheering on the Cardinals.
Jill is the former ESNS Director after having taught in the Blue Room for nine years. Jill’s relationship with the school started as the mother of three ESNS graduates. As a parent, Jill served on the ENSN board and as a substitute teacher. She has experience as a past Board President at The College School, years of HR, AR and management work during the time she helped run a local bakery/café and currently coaches swimming at Clayton High School. Jill has a degree in art history from Old Dominion University.
