About Northminster Nursery School

Our teachers

We are fortunate to have such a committed group of teachers and staff members who care deeply about our students and know how to nurture each unique child. More than half of our team have children who attended Northminster and many of our teachers have been with us for more than 10 years.

Continuing education workshops and seminars combined with our collaborative environment keeps our team learning and bringing fresh ideas to their work in the classroom. As experienced parents, they are sensitive to the joys and occasional frustrations of our young preschool learners.

Beyond our designated classroom teachers, we have additional teachers on staff to support each classroom on a rotating basis. These teachers circulate among the classrooms to help with special projects, toileting needs, clean-up, snacks, dressing for outdoor activities and generally maintaining our adult to child ratios at all times.

Northminster teachers are certified by state standards and trained in early childhood growth and development. Everyone on staff is trained in pediatric CPR and First Aid.

Founded in 1969, Northminster Nursery School is a part-day preschool for children ages 2-5 years old. Located in Northwest Evanston, our classrooms can be found within Northminster Presbyterian Church, though we welcome children of all faiths.

Our goal at Northminster is to spark your child’s love for learning. We provide young children with an atmosphere in which they can grow to their highest potential both intellectually and socially while having fun in the process.

We strive to maintain an environment where children can learn that they are loved and accepted outside of their families. We work to help children feel that “school” is a place of acceptance, excitement and enjoyment.

  • Margaret Parcell

    SCHOOL DIRECTOR

  • Maureen Taylor

    GREEN CLASS

  • Jaime Thompson

    GREEN CLASS

  • Karen Berkowsky

    BLUE CLASS

  • Janice Matera

    BLUE CLASS

  • Caitlyn Nichols

    YELLOW CLASS

  • Stephanie Wen

    YELLOW CLASS

  • Amy Kay

    ASSISTANT

  • Angie Eubank

    ASSISTANT

  • Sarah Trulley

    ASSISTANT

  • Liz Stone

    MUSIC WITH MS. LIZ

Parental Advisory Board

Our success at Northminster depends on our active and involved community led by our Parental Advisory Board. The board, comprised of volunteer parents and Northminster staff oversees the school’s operations, policies, and fundraising efforts. 

Parents are invited to contact board members with ideas and concerns. Those interested in joining the board are encouraged to contact the Executive Director. 

Northminster Nursery School in Evanston, Illinios

2022-2023 School Year Parental Advisory Board Members:

  1. Greer Beckman (Blue)

  2.  Ally Bertsche (Yellow, Green)

  3.  Annie Cacchione (Yellow)

  4. Alexa Caldicott (Yellow)

  5.  Katy Haggerty (Yellow)

6. Elise Larsen (Yellow, Green)

7. Marianne Miller (Blue)

8. Sarah Murray (Yellow)

9. Jaylyn Stenta (Blue)

10. Emily Twigg (Yellow, Green)

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