Preschool Teacher Retires After 30 Years of Service

After graduating from UNI, Stacey Mack was the Head Teacher at the Waterloo Child Care Center. A kindergarten position had become available mid-year at the Plainfield School. Stacey accepted the position and taught there for 4 years. After having her first child, she decided to stay home. Stacey ended up doing daycare in her home for the next 8 years. After both children were in school, she decided to sub in the school system. That lasted one year. In 1993, Janesville CSD entertained the idea of starting a preschool at the school. Principal Chris Thompson asked Mrs. Mack if she would be interested in running the program. Stacey accepted and has been teaching at JCSD ever since.

Thirty years later, Mrs. Mack still feels preschoolers are easy to motivate. She states, “They are so full of life, eager to learn and please. You  just need to make it fun and keep them moving and engaged! It has been a great ride with mixed feelings. I will definitely miss the kids and co-workers.”

Stacey’s family consists of husband Mick, son Dustin (Appleton, WI) with his wife Chelsey and 3 sons: Jensen, Bryant, and Kyler, daughter Lindsey (Waverly) with her husband Ryan and 2 daughters: Mackenzie and Maya.

Her hobbies are spending time with family, reading, camping, sports (especially watching St Louis Cardinals & UNI), and cooking. Upon retirement, Stacey hopes to volunteer, travel, and spend more time with family.

JCSD would like to thank Stacey for her years of service and we wish you a happy retirement!