Oakland Support Staff

Steve has been with Little Jewels since the beginning of 2004. He is married with three children, two boys, and one girl. Steve came to us through McDonald's, where he met Julie Dobski. He worked there for 26 years. He loves children and enjoys music and trivia.

Ms. Laura has been with Little Jewels since 2014. She and her husband Michael currently reside in Bloomington with their daughter Amelia and 2 cuddly cats Pandora and Sam.  She currently sits on the Miller Park Zoo and Friends of the BCPA boards, Women United Steering Committee and loves to volunteer! When she’s not working, she loves to read and spend time with family and Friends!

I am from the small town of Toluca, IL. I graduated from ISU with a teaching degree. I have been married to my husband Rich for 45 years. We have 3 children and 9 grandchildren. I enjoy volunteering at a local food pantry and outside activities. I also enjoy subbing at LJLC!

My name is Madeline and I am current a student at ISU and I am majoring in Early Childhood Education. A few fun facts about me is in my free time I love to spend time with family and friends and I also have two cats named Ash and Blue. I am so excited to get to work with your kids everyday!

Hi my name is Ellnie and I am currently a stuent at ISU majoring in Communication and Sciences and disorders. I am in oursuit of getting my masters degree in Speech Language Pathology. I love working with kids and in my free tme I enjoy exercising, and spedning time outside watch sports!

Hello! My name is Kylie and I am currently a student at ISU! I am going to school to be a speech pathologist. I have such a passion for working with children and I have always had this passion growing up. Beyond working with children, I really enjoy reading, going on walks, drinking coffee and spending time with my friends and family!

Hello, my name is Gina Malkosky! I’m currently a student at Illinois State University studying to become a special education teacher! I have been working with children for many years now and have loved it ever since! In my free time, I enjoy being creative, taking walks, being around animals, going to church, listening to music, organizing, and helping others!