Ms. Arena

Ms. Arena

Ms Carmen Arena graduated Cum Laude from Western Illinois University in 2010 with a Bachelor’s degree in English, a minor in Psychology, and a teaching certificate for grades 6-12. Ms Arena joined PCCS as a Substitute Teacher in 2024, and is currently the...
Ms. Kontomichalos

Ms. Kontomichalos

Tammi Kontomichalos joined the PCCS family in 2025 as a 6th grade Instructional Assistant. Her background is in Business Administration, but her passion for education led her to begin pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. She has worked with...
Ms. Bartosh

Ms. Bartosh

Melia Bartosh recently graduated Lake Forest College studying theater and education. She grew up in Southern California and has decided to stay in Illinois post-grad! This is her first year at PCCS, and she could not be more excited! She loves using her creativity in...
Ms. Peklay

Ms. Peklay

Ms. Peklay joined the PCCS family in 2024. After graduating from Southern Illinois University, she worked many wonderful years in early childhood education only taking a break to raise her son.  After her son started kindergarten at PCCS, she knew PCCS would be a...