Tairi Grace is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has owned a private practice since 2009. She is also a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher/200 hour Educator and owns Sense of Samadhi Yoga Studio. Tairi Grace is a member of National Association of Social Workers, Yoga Alliance, and the Yorkville Chamber of Commerce. She has five children.

Chloe graduated with high honors from Aurora University and holds a Bachelor’s degree and Professional Educator License (PEL) in Elementary Education with a General Science endorsement. Chloe has been teaching since 2013 and has been a valued member of the Grace Holistic school community since it opened in 2016. As an educator, she believes in the importance of employing diverse teaching techniques to reach all students and help them understand the material in a way that is meaningful to them. Her favorite grades to teach are early elementary, as she finds joy in laying the foundation for students' lifelong love of learning and helping them build strong, positive educational experiences. 

Brittany Robinson graduated from Western Illinois University with her Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education, with endorsements in Language Arts and Social Studies. Helping all of her students learn in the classroom, creating a positive and fun learning environment for my students, and being the best teacher she can be for her students are only three of her goals as an educator.

Brianna is a Certified Level 1 Crossfit Trainer with youth training certifications from Brand X Method, a company dedicated to kids fitness. She is Head Youth Coach at Yorkville Crossfit and is returning back to school to finish her Physical Education Degree. “I want to challenge students to embrace their body and mind through fitness and find a passion for health and wellness that supports them.” 

Teresa has a Bachelors of Arts in elementary education and a minor in Science, and a masters in Diverse Learning. She has had experience working in both public and private schools and has taught students from preschool through young adults. She has four children.

Erika has a Bachelor of Science in both Psychology with a Child and Youth Care emphasis and Business Administration. She has co-directed a before and after school program, worked in preschools and ran summer camp for elementary students. After having children of her own and returning to work in 2021,  she was an administrator for a small private school before coming to Grace in 2022. She believes that learning is an individual journey and that all children have their own path that they take toward achieving their goals. There is no one size fits all and allowing children to learn in different ways can help open their minds and succeed.

Cynthia has studied astrophysics and education, received her bachelor's degree in psychology, and is working on her master's degree in consciousness and human potential and 200-hour yoga teacher certification. She also received a Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages Certificate (TESOL), Mindfulness Training, Pet Adoption, Finances and Trading, and a Google Educator Level 1 Certification.

Emily Wennmacher is a Plano Reaper Alumni and former homeschool parent of her two children who now attend GHCFE.  She manages the needs of the students as well as helps in the day to day operations of the school. She loves being a part of the students every day lives and is very passionate about the school and what it stands for. Emily is a parent not only to her own children but to all the children at GHCFE..

Arielle Cunnea has taught an array of classes from Silly Science, Coding, Computer Animation, Robotics, Art, Theater, Piano and more. She is co-founder/director of Fine Tunes Center for the Arts and founder of Aging Gracefully Advocates, providing Guardianship and Advocacy services to mentally disabled adults.

Brianna is a Licensed Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from Aurora University. She has an extensive background in early childhood running care programs, with 5 years experience in behavior management in adolescence. She is a Mindfulness Program Director and Academic Advisor at Grace Holistic Center for Education. She utilizes mindfulness, CBT, DBT,and play therapy for children.

Jamie believes that every child is a gift, full of so many talents and a life of hope and promise. Her goal is to keep each child learning and excited about exploring what each day has to offer. Jamie graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and studied both Elementary Education and Journalism. Upon graduation, Jamie taught 3rd and 4th grade at a private school in Lincoln Park for many years.

As a former daycare owner, Maria has a passion for nurturing and educating children of all ages. She is a Grace Holistic parent and assisted with our summer camp program in 2023. She is excited to encourage kids to discover their true potential, and feels there is nothing better than bringing a smile to a child’s face. Maria lives in Oswego with her husband, Carlos, and their two children, Olivia and Charlie. She enjoys concerts, rollerblading, and spending time with the people she loves.

Steev Custer began playing the guitar at age 15, and started performing in bands at the age of 17. He is well versed in playing both electric and acoustic guitar, bass, and ukulele, and is an accomplished songwriter whose works have been licensed by MTV for use in their programming. He has been teaching professionally for over 10 years at park districts and the music school he owns with his wife; Fine Tunes Center For The Arts in Channahon, IL.

Jack is currently pursuing his

Master of Social Work at Aurora

University. He has a Bachelor’s in Ethics and Public Policy, with a minor in Religious Studies, from the University of Iowa.

Jack has a deep passion for education, which is reflected in his extensive experience across various specialized and traditional educational settings.

Jack enjoys reading, hiking, kayaking and walking his dog, Chloe. He values quality time with friends and family and finds solace in live music and nature to unwind and connect with the world around him.

Sarah has taught English at the high school and college level locally, and has earned the title master teacher of adult education for language arts. She specializes in differentiation, unique lesson planning and treasures student relationships. She graduated from Aurora University as a state certified teacher with her bachelor’s degree in English, and later Concordia University with her Master in Curriculum and Iinstruction. Sarah and her husband, Justin, have four children; Emma, Jack, Delilah and Violet. She enjoys gardening, plants, movies and the great outdoors.

Erica is enrolled at Aurora University to receive her Master in Social Work. She has her Bachelor's in Economics and Marketing from Elmhurst University. Erica has served as a substitute teacher for the past 6 years for grades K-6, specializing her role to work with students with autism. Erica lives in Yorkville with her husband and 3 boys. She has also served as a volunteer basketball and soccer coach through the park district.

Sabrina is committed to
fostering a safe and supportive
environment where children and teens can thrive. Currently pursuing her Master in Social Work at Aurora University, she is passionate about supporting and empowering children and adolescents.

Sabrina’s approach is grounded in empathy, active listening, and a strengths-based perspective, ensuring that each individual feels valued and understood.

In her free time, Sabrina can be found going on all sorts of adventures with her newborn baby.

Abriana “Bri” Parker is joining
Grace Holistic as a social work intern for
a second year, while pursuing her Master in Social Work from Aurora University.

Her goal is to continue to create meaningful relationships with the teachers, staff and students at Grace, with her heart set on positively impacting lives.

She enjoys finding peace in the arts, listening to music and watching anime.

Ryan is a graduate of Grace Holistic and will be serving as a teaching assistant for high school math and all levels PE.