WCNS Names Ellen McCue Executive Director

Wilmette Community Nursery School (WCNS) appointed Ellen McCue as the school’s Executive Director on Monday.

McCue, a mother of two alumni of the school, has been a teacher at WCNS for more than five years.

“I am thrilled to take on the role as the next director at WCNS,” she said. “As a parent and a teacher, I’m a firm believer in the school’s philosophy and have seen, first-hand, that our team of educators paired with the unique curriculum, provide the optimal learning environment for preschoolers.

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“This is an exciting chapter for students and staff at WCNS and I look forward to leading this great school into its next phase.”

McCue previously consulted with the education team at Special Gifts Theatre and founded Growth Spurts Play Space. She is also the owner and director of Summer Stuff Day Camp.

“We searched high and low and know that Ellen is the right person to take on this important position,” said Cindy Larson, WCNS Board Chair. “She is caring, compassionate, capable and her enthusiasm will help the next generation of young students excel at WCNS. Ellen and our entire team are committed to upholding the tradition of excellence in early childhood education that the community’s parents, students and teachers expect and love.”

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McCue replaces Kerry Russell, who retired from the executive director role after 11 years.

“We are beyond grateful for Kerry’s many contributions to WCNS and our community, and we wish her well as she departs to spend more time with her family,” added Larson.