Preschool Staff

Karen Binkerd, Teacher

Mrs. Binkerd is a graduate of North Central College with a bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education and Psychology. Previous to teaching at Gary Preschool Mrs. Binkerd has had twelve years teaching experience in District 204, teaching at various levels. She joined Gary Preschool in 2001.

Sandy Cline, Director, Teacher

Mrs. Cline has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Wright State University with additional hours in Early Childhood Education. She has had twenty three years teaching experience with ages 2 – 13. Mrs. Cline has been at Gary Preschool since 1984.

Cindy Andrzejewski, Teacher

Mrs. Andrzejewski holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Special Education from Michigan State University. She joined Gary United Methodist Preschool in 2003. She has been a substitute teacher at the preschool for five years before joining the staff as a teacher. Prior to teaching at the preschool she taught at the elementary level for five years.

Linda Masek, Teacher

Mrs. Masek has taught at Gary Preschool since 1995. She has fifteen years experience teaching High School Home Economics Classes (with preschool classes within the course of study) and 13 years teaching Child Development Classes to high school student at Wheaton Academy. Mrs. Masek has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Home Economics.

Parents Morning Out Staff

Cindy Andrzejewski

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