Staff Members

    • Katie Conklin, M.Ed

    • Executive Director
    • Katie came to Tuesday’s Child as a master level intern in 2006. She completed her degree in Human ...  Read More

    • Rachel Surprenant, LCSW

    • Program Director
    • Rachel earned her Master’s in Social Work from Loyola University of Chicago, specializing in Menta...  Read More

    • Jasmina Ejupovic

    • Social Worker
    • Jasmina joined Tuesday’s Child as an intern and has since been a member of our team in many classr...  Read More

    • Amanda Scott

    • Lead Teacher
    • Amanda came through Tuesday’s Child as a difficult child over 25 years ago. As she became older, A...  Read More

    • Juanita Tullis

    • Curriculum Coordinator / Music Special
    • Juanita came to Tuesday’s Child in 1985 as a parent participant with her three children. After com...  Read More

    • Fran Smith

    • Teacher / Science Special
    • Fran holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois – Chicago and has continued her p...  Read More

    • Jackie Gunchick

    • Teacher Assistant
    • Jackie is a recent graduate from Loyola University Chicago where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree ...  Read More