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 and yoga are a few 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
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 3 puppies: Sage, Blaze, and Dash. 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!
Liz Markese
Assistant Director
Liz has been a dedicated member of the Celebration Childcare family for nearly nine years, with most of her experience serving as the Infant Teacher. During that time, she has built strong relationships with children, families, and staff while developing a deep understanding of early childhood education and the importance of creating a nurturing learning environment. She is beginning her journey in an administrative role in 2026 and is excited about the new challenge and ways to grow. Outside of work, she is a proud mother of two wonderful children and has been happily married to her husband for nearly six years. In her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time outdoors with her family, and shopping.