Welcome to St. Alphonsus/St. Patrick Preschool! My name is Sheila Jay and I am delighted to be your child's preschool teacher this year. I know for many, this is a child's first experience in a classroom setting away from their caretakers. My goal is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for your child to find their love for learning! I understand that all children learn in different ways and at different speeds. My job is to help your child find the confidence to explore and learn in a way that is uniquely best for them! As a parent and teacher I understand the importance of parent to teacher communication. No question is ever too small.. please always reach out with any questions or concerns. Thank you for letting me be a part of your child's educational journey this year!

Email:  mrsjay@stals-stpats.org

About Me

After attending Catholic schools my whole life, I received my Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education with a concentration in Child Psychology and Special Education from DePaul University in 2010. From there, I taught for 5 years in an Early Childhood classroom. I took a few years off to stay home and raise my own kids.. Hadley (6th grade) and Nolan (4th grade). I am so excited to be teaching at the same school my children attend. I will be going into my fifth year teaching preschool at SASP. Outside of school I love to travel, read and be outdoors. On the weekends you can find me at a sports field or dance competition cheering on my kids!