She began at Unity in 2008 in the 3/4 classroom, took a leave of absence to raise her children, then returned in 2011 to the 2/3 classroom. Prior to teaching at Unity, Stacey spent five years teaching first grade in the Chicago Public Schools. Stacey has lived in the Chicago area for over 25 years, but originally hails from a small town in downstate Illinois. She married her high school sweetheart in 1990 and has two amazing boys, Caden and Tucker. Stacey earned her B.A. in Early Childhood Education with a special education endorsement from National Louis University. While her children were enrolled at Unity, Stacey volunteered on the Social and Silent Auction committees of the Board. Stacey’s favorite role at Unity is helping the children transition from diapers to the potty. She has been affectionately dubbed “The Potty Queen”.