• Kari Juszczyk

    Owner

    ​Kari grew up in Fox Lake and now resides in Johnsburg. She attended Western Michigan University where she received a scholarship to compete in Track and Field. She earned her bachelor's degree in Physical Education and holds a masters degree in Athletic Administration with a Coaching Concentration. Kari is in her 16 year of teaching and 24th year of coaching. She is a sports fanatic! She enjoys not only playing but also attending sporting events. A WNBA fan, Kari tries to attend as many games as possible. Her favorite players include Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi. Her favorite past time is spent with her two children- Hayden (11) and Nora (10).

  • Katie Berggren

    Owner

    Katie grew up in Zion and now resides in Antioch.  She is a paraprofessional, soccer, boys and girls basketball and track coach at Grass Lake School. Katie is currently working on obtaining her Personal Trainer Certification. She loves spending time with her three children and caring for animals in need. Katie is a sports enthusiast! A fan of the USWNT and the WNBA, she enjoys not only watching but playing any chance she gets. 

Our Team

  • Teagan Ross

    Director

    Teagan grew up and currently resides in the Lake Villa area. She earned two bachelor's degrees in Elementary Education and Developmental Psychology, as well as receiving a minor in Child Advocacy Studies. Teagan has taught 5th grade for two years and coached for two as well. Her passions include volleyball and math. Her favorite summer activity is mini golfing!

  • Tracy Porch

    Tracy Porch

    Camp Coordinator

    Tracy grew up and currently resides in Antioch. She is Grass Lake School’s Librarian! When she is not reading or writing, she enjoys the outdoors, year round. Potential and curiosity are her favorite words! Tracy is looking forward to a STELLER summer with all of the kids!

  • Maddie Ringo

    Camp Coordinator

    Maddie grew up in Lindenhurst and now resides in Vernon Hills. She is going into her sixth year of teaching and loves every second of it! Maddie enjoys playing tennis, paddle boarding, and soccer!

  • Cristina Monroy

    Administrative Assistant

    Cristina was raised in Wheeling and now resides in McHenry. She works as an administrative assistant to Dr. Wollberg at Grass Lake School and is also a licensed cosmetologist. In her free time, she loves cheering on her son in baseball and football!