Anita Speck
EARLY LEARNING SPECIALIST,
Lead Teacher (she/her)
Anita came to Park West as a student teacher while studying at DePaul University in the 80’s. She was happy to join a community of serious minded teachers who valued play, and who really listened to children. She understands how valuable the parent-child bond is, and appreciates the chance to work so closely with children and their families in the Co-op model. This year, in addition to teaching the JK Class, she will share regular newsletters with parents on child development topics and issues related to children and families, and will support Katrina and Ashley in their roles. Anita is a mother to four grown children and a grandmother to one adorable grandbaby who will attend tots this year, and another grandchild due in September. She babysits any chance she gets, and also likes word games and reading, camping and gardening.