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Maureen Jekot, Director

Paul Kibitlewski, Maintenance Supervisor

Candace Olsen, Office Manager

Teresa Hansen, Recreation Supervisor

Kathy Miller, Preschool & Summer Camp Recreation Supervisor

Joanne Strantz, Office Clerk

Maureen Jekot, Director
Maureen received her B.A. Degree from North Central College in Sociology and Anthropology with concentrations in Social Work and Therapeutic Recreation. She has been employed with the Wildwood Park District since 2000, initially serving as Superintendent of Recreation. Before coming to Wildwood, Maureen worked at the Carol Stream Park District, Niles Park District, Village of Niles, Village of Hainesville and Special Recreation Association of Central Lake County. Beginning as a day camp counselor during her college years, she has been in the field of parks and recreation for 31 years.

Kathy Miller, Pre-school/Day Camp Supervisor
Kathy Miller has been in the field early childhood education for 30 plus years. She attended the Lake County Vocational Center (now called Tech Campus) for 2 years studying early childhood education. She went on to College of Lake County where she received an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. Prior to Kathy coming to the Wildwood Park District, she worked for the Mundelein Park District-Big and Little Child Development Center for many years. Kathy came to the Wildwood Park District in 1997 as a Head Teacher for Schoolhouse Adventures Preschool; she took over the position of Supervisor and added Camp several years ago. Kathy is a local girl; she grew up on Sears Blvd. and attended both Woodland and Warren High School.


Teresa Hansen, Recreation Supervisor
Teresa comes to us with a broad personal background in park district activities, She has volunteered for various park district activities and special events in a number of park districts in the area for the past 35 years. Teresa has an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice and is currently pursuing her Bachelors Degree in Parks and Recreation Management. Teresa still enjoys playing softball in leagues around the county and has coached basketball, volleyball, softball, and t-ball at various age levels. She has been married for 28 years and has two sons.


Paul Kibitlewski, Maintenance Supervisor
Paul has worked for the Wildwood Park District for 21 years. Prior to coming to the Wildwood Park District, Paul was employed by a carpenter contractor building custom homes. Hired on in 1989, he worked as a summer employee until being hired on full time in 1999; working his way up to the current position of Maintenance Supervisor. He oversees work done in 11 parks as well as maintenance department employees. Paul is certified as a Playground Safety Inspector by the National Playground Safety Institute, and also holds a certification on special application of solid mosquito larvicides. Paul is also certified in adult and child CPR and AED and is certified in chainsaw safety operations. Paul is a self taught mechanic and serves on the park district safety committee.


Candace Olsen, Office Manager
Candace Olsen has had the pleasure of serving as Office Manager for the Wildwood Park District for 4 years, and has been in the parks & recreation field for 9 years. Prior to working in Wildwood she served as Office Manager for the Village of Antioch's Parks & Recreation department, as well as held the position of Park Commission Secretary and Miss Antioch Pageant Assistant Director. Candace’s family loves attending park district activities & programs and truly enjoys the close-knit community feel of Wildwood.

Joanne Strantz, Part time Office Clerk & Piano Teacher
Joanne Strantz has been with the Wildwood Park District for nine years. Joanne was hired for the part-time office position in 2001. In 2003, Jo became one of the park district’s piano teachers, teaching young beginners to play and enjoy the piano. In 2004, ‘Gramma Jo’ took on the added responsibility of becoming an aide for the Schoolhouse Adventure Preschool program for a few very enjoyable years. Jo enjoys being with the Park District family and hopes to be with them for many more years.

The Wildwood Park District also offers many seasonal positions for Day Camp and Swim Lessons each year. Please contact the district for information regarding these opportunities.