My name is Jeanine O'Malley. This is my eighth year teaching at St. Cajetan. 

Growing up, I always wanted to be a teacher and my heart has always been in Preschool. After getting my B.S. in Early Childhood Education from Illinois State University, I taught Preschool for ten years. 

I then took a break from teaching as my family grew and i decided to spend some time at home with my own young children. I temporarily left running a classroom full of Preschoolers to run a houseful of Preschoolers! As for my family, my husband Mike is a St. Cajetan alum, as well as our three older kids who are now enjoying college and high school life. Our youngest is still here in 8th Grade at St. Cajetan. 

The opportunity to teach here at St. Cajetan came about at absolutely the most perfect time for my family. I was so fortunate to reenter the working world at my own children's school. Sharing school life together with them and finally returning to a Preschool classroom was a gift. It is my dream job, and I am beyond thrilled to be a part of this staff!

I believe it is so important to love what you do, and I am so lucky to get to be here in Preschool, doing what I love with my classroom family! 

Greatest job in the world!!