About Gail Nemoy

Gail is a passionate educator and has been working in the field of early childhood education for thirty years. She joined NCNS in 2008 and has brought her many years of experience in both teaching and curriculum development to the NCNS program. She is currently a member of NAEYC (National Association of the Education of Young Children). Gail holds a BA in Child Development/Early Childhood Education.

Before working as a Director and Educator, Gail was a Child Life Therapist at Illinois Masonic Medical Center where she ran activities for the inpatient pediatric unit. Gail did developmental assessments on children age birth to 5 years old.

Gail is primarily responsible for maintaining the active practice of the philosophy of NCNS and the operational necessities of teaching. She works with the teachers, training and orienting them and aiding in problems that arise. She leads weekly staff meetings and attends the meetings of the North Shore Early Childhood Council. She monitors the professional growth requirements of the teachers. She directs the setting up and taking down of equipment. The Director also works with the parents, planning orientation programs, dealing with individual parents and their children, and showing the School to prospective families. The Director is also a member of the Board of Directors of the School and acts as a liaison between the staff and the Board.