Our Programs
Where Love and Learning Meet
Meet our Administration Team
Samantha Cooper-Tuttle
Director
​Sam became the Director of CrossWays Preschool and Celebration! Childcare in 2020. However, she has been with Holy Cross Lutheran Church and the ECM programs since 2009. Sam believes the early years are so crucial for learning and growing. Creating meaningful, positive relationships with each student and their family is a rewarding and beneficial experience for both herself and the students. When Sam is not working, she likes to spend time with her husband and children. Together, they are a blended family of six children! They like to watch movies together, play games, and enjoy the outdoors. Sam's family has three dogs and a bearded dragon. Reading is one of her favorite things to do! Whether it is outdoors in a hammock on a summer day or cozied up on the couch during a winter storm, you’ll find her absorbed in the latest read.
Roxanne (Rocky) Lamont
Assistant Director
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Rocky has been working in the Early Childhood field for many years. She has been an Assistant Director at Celebration! Childcare for over 10 years. Rocky lives in Gurnee with my husband and puppy, Sage. Her three children are fully grown, living on their own, and starting their own careers. In her free time, Rocky likes to travel, exercise, and eat Chicago pizza! She enjoys having the pleasure of getting to know all the students, watching them grow, and seeing their smiling faces every day!
Tania Zombolo
Assistant Director
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Tania has been with Celebration! Childcare and CrossWays Preschool for over 10 years. Throughout her time here, she has worn many hats. Tania has been an Assistant Teacher, a Lead Teacher, and now an Assistant Director. Having the opportunity to be a positive influence in children's lives makes Tania so happy. She currently resides in Green Oaks with her husband and three children. On days off, you can find Tania at the softball field watching one of her daughters play or making ornaments for her small business!