Natalie has been with us since the first year we opened Open Arms. She is our original baby teacher. She finds great joy in helping the little babies and their families as they begin their journey at Open Arms. She loves to play, rock, sing and love on our little ones. She also appreciates being able to help our new moms and dads as they navigate the waters of being first time parents, or second, third or fourth. Natalie enjoys being mom to her adult daughter.

Greetings! I have been working at Open Arms since August of 2012 starting in the Toddler Tulips and then moving into the Begonia room where I am now the leader of the Begonia team. Prior to coming to Open Arms I was an elementary teacher in a Lutheran school, and graduated with my teaching credentials in 1985 from Concordia Chicago. As part of my education, I learned to play the organ and will occasionally play for Lutheran churches in the area on Sunday mornings. My daughter, Hannah, works in the Tiger Lily Two classroom, and my granddaughter, Caylee, graduated from Open Arms and is now in 5th grade.

When I do have free time I enjoy relaxing in front of the tv with my cats. I also enjoy counted cross stitch projects and sewing. 

Carol has been with us since the day Open Arms opened its doors. She has 15 years of experience in education. The halls are filled with her singing as she transitions her class from activity to activity with a song. Carol is mom to three and the proud grandma of one.

Hannah Johnson here and I am so happy to guide your children. I have my degree from Concordia University Chicago. This will be my 5th year at Open Arms. I love moving and grooving. You will always find me playing and singing away. I am really excited for this upcoming year, to be able to teach your children about Jesus and how to love and care for each other. 

I am a current graduate of Concordia University Wisconsin where I earned my bachelors in Early Childhood Education. This is my first year as a lead teacher, but have had plenty of classroom experience. I have worked and lead the summer camp here at Open Arms for the previous 5 years, so this will be my 6th year working here. I have also been baptized and confirmed here at Immanuel, and I incorporate my faith into my classroom. I love to play and have fun doing hands on activities. If you see the Daisy 3's making a mess, we are just having fun and learning! 

Megan earned her Bachelor's degree in Education from Illinois State University. This will be her third year as the lead teacher in the 4's room. Megan's goal is to have her class engaged in hands-on activities as much as possible, so coming up with new ideas and lessons is very important.