At the Early Childhood Center we believe that the teaching staff is the cornerstone for implementing our philosophy. Our teaching staff creates a caring and nurturing atmosphere and fosters each child’s creativity and positive self-image.
Teachers have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related human service area.
Assistant teachers have an Associate Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
SIUE students who are studying Early Childhood Education or related human service area may apply to work up to 20 hours through the Student Employment web site.
The School of Education Early Childhood Education program provides opportunities for students to accumulate at least 100 hours of pre-student teaching clinical experiences at the ECC.
The School of Education Early Childhood students intern at the ECC under the guidance of a Cooperating teacher and University supervisor, gradually assuming the role of a teacher.
| STAFF MEMBER | POSITION | E-MAIL ADDRESS |
| Rebecca (Dabbs) MacLean | Director | rdabbsk@siue.edu |
| Christy Horton | Administrative Specialist | chorton@siue.edu |
| Amie Sudbring | Office Support Associate | asudbri@siue.edu |
| Sheri Rallo | Lead Teacher - Meadow Room | srallo@siue.edu |
| Trisha McCulloch | Lead Teacher - River Room | trigray@siue.edu |
| Stephanie Henschen | Lead Teacher - Willow Room | szacha@siue.edu |
| Beth Martens | Lead Teacher - Prairie Room | bmarten@siue.edu |
| Trish Ohm | Lead Teacher - Cypress Room | tohm@siue.edu |
| Judy Ryder | Assistant Teacher - Meadow Room | jryder@siue.edu |
| Elizabeth Mayfield | Assistant Teacher - River Room | emayfie@siue.edu |
| Mary Blain | Assistant Teacher - Willow Room | mblain@siue.edu |
| Amber Larson | Assistant Teacher - Prairie Room | amlarso@siue.edu |
| Lealia Williams | Assistant Teacher- Cypress Room | leawill@siue.edu |
| Deena Gaddy | Assistant Teacher- Health & Safety | dgaddy@siue.edu |
