Author: Katie Bernabei

Concordia Place is proud to announce Laurie Dayon as its new Vice President of Philanthropy and Marketing. This significant hire results from a successful executive search partnership with executive search firm KEES. Dayon joins Concordia Place with over 17 years of leadership experience in nonprofit management, donor development, and strategic communications. Reporting to the President […]

Meet Ms. Jill! Ms. Jill has been a teacher at Concordia Place on Seeley for over 14 years. She started in our two-year old classroom, and then moved to preschool. Ms. Jill has her Bachelor’s degree in Child Psychology from UIC and her Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL).   What inspired you to become a […]

Meet Ms. Maria! Maria started at Concordia Place in 2007. Maria earned her associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, and she’s currently an Assistant Teacher in Preschool at Concordia on Whipple. We asked Maria some questions about her experience and passion for educating, so you can get to know her!   What inspired you to […]

Meet Miss Aydee! Our amazing Two’s Lead Teacher started at Concordia Place on Milwaukee in July 2020. Aydee earned her associate’s degree in psychology, and she’s currently pursuing a second degree in preschool education. We asked Aydee some questions about her experience and passion for educating, so you can get to know her!   What […]

Our Lead Infant Teacher at Concordia on Ravenswood joined the team in February 2018. Miss Frenchy earned her Associate’s degree in Finance, and she went on to earn both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Early Childhood Education. What inspired you to become a teacher? I fell in love with Greek mythology when I was in […]

Concordia Place is proud to announce the appointment of its new President and CEO, Grace Araya. This significant milestone results from a successful national executive search partnership with executive search firm KEES. Assuming her new role effective October 20, 2023, Grace will help Concordia Place define its future and move forward into the next decade. […]

  This May marks my 20th anniversary at Concordia Place. In 2003, I felt God calling me to leave my professional services career to help lead Concordia Church’s growing community ministry – Concordia Place. It has been my honor to serve as the Concordia Place President/CEO and partner with so many people dedicated to and […]