Welcome to an exciting year at Ann Reid Early Childhood Center. 

I am very eager to work with such an incredible collection of students, families, staff and communities. I am proud to represent Naperville 203 and work to better the future of our community. I received my degree in early childhood education from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. My student teacher experiences allowed me to work with children from infants to grade three. From there I was hired to be an early childhood teacher in Joliet, IL. There I learned to love different cultures and I yearn to learn more each day. Please feel free to share yours with the Ann Reid Family. 

I received my master’s degree from Benedictine University, Lisle, IL.   I first used my master’s degree as assistant principal at Wolf’s Crossing Elementary School. Prior to joining the Ann Reid family, I was the principal of Brokaw Early Learning Center in Oswego, IL. There we provided a high quality early learning program that won multiple Gold Circles of Quality. 

I strive to learn and improve with each school year, and I am excited to continue my passion in early childhood and working with the future of the district. Ann Reid’s high academic expectations and intrinsic will to build a partnership with families coincide with my educational creed. Feel free to contact me or Ann Reid’s office to arrange a tour of the building and to hear about the variety of opportunities we offer children and their families. We look forward to meeting you.

Sincerely,

Mr. A.J. McCree

1. Design and implement effective practices that promote learning experiences for all.
2. Foster a high-performance culture focused on student learning.
3. Steward resources effectively to promote student learning.
4. Effective communication and community relations.