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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Emma is a senior at Yorkville High School and worked at Grace summer camp this past summer. She will also be completing her Field Experience internship with 1st/2nd and 4/5th grade this year.

Amy will be the long-term sub for Creations during Ms. Chloe's maternity leave. Amy believes that all children are individually unique and equipped with amazing talents. Her goal is to enrich those talents academically and socially for a successful school year.

Karyme is currently a senior at Aurora University. Her goal is to work as a school social worker. In her free time, she enjoys reading, going on walks and coffee runs, traveling and spending time with friends and family. 

Trent has been teaching kids about importance of fitness and sports for more than five years. He enjoys spending time with family, friends, and watching football on Sundays. 

Zana is a senior at Aurora University, receiving her degree in Social Work.

She enjoys poetry, creative writing, and exploring topics related to cultural identity. Born in the U.S. to Albanian immigrant parents, her identity as a first-generation Muslim American has shaped her perspective and appreciation for inclusivity.