Happy Hands Preschool Welcomes New Director

—from Happy Hands Methodist Preschool

Happy Hands Methodist Preschool in Lemont recently welcomed Karin Peraino as the new director of the preschool. Peraino’s appointment comes after the sudden passing of the preschool’s previous director, Julie Phillips. Phillips led the preschool for two years in which her accomplishments were plenty, including expanding the preschool programs and increasing enrollment. As director, Peraino will oversee the daily activities at the preschool, work with the staff and teachers and be the first point of contact for the parents.

“Karin is a very dedicated and involved member of Lemont United Methodist Church and comes to us with many years of diverse experience,” said Paula Janssen, Happy Hands Board President. “Karin’s extensive management background coupled with her involvement in several local community groups and organizations made her the perfect candidate for this position.”

Peraino’s background includes 15 years of management in the corporate sector. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Psychology. Peraino has been a lifetime member of the Lemont United Methodist Church and has directed the church’s Sunday School for over 10 years, where she built the curriculum and developed new programs. Her involvement in the Lemont community has been widespread, including Girl Scouts, AYSO soccer and PTA.

Happy Hands will continue to uphold the high standards that the school has developed over the past 45 years. Much of the school’s emerging curriculum will remain the same, including live music, motor, computer literacy and enrichment.

“I have always considered Happy Hands to be the premier preschool in Lemont and I am excited to be a part of this wonderful ministry,” said Peraino. “My goals are to provide warm nurturing teachers, outstanding hands-on educational programs, and a safe, fun, faith-filled environment where children can grow and develop to their full potential.”

About Happy Hands Methodist Preschool

Happy Hands Methodist Preschool has been serving families of Lemont and the surrounding communities for over 45 years. The preschool offers programs for ages 2-5 with enrollment still open for many of the programs for the 2015-2016 school year. For more information on Happy Hands Preschool, please visit lemonthappyhands.com, call 630-257-3112 or like us on facebook.