Illinois Valley YMCA welcomes new pre-K teachers for 2025-26 school year

Illinois Valley YMCA welcomes new pre-K teachers for 2025-26 school year

The Illinois Valley YMCA has announced the addition of two new pre-kindergarten teachers, Mrs. Boltz and Mrs. Little, for the 2025–26 academic year.

TEACHER FEATURES: Presley Helms

Presley Helms Presley Helms has become a fixture at Blanket ISD as she is preparing for her fourth year to teach pre-kindergarten. “The grade I teach is Pre-K, which essentially means I cover all subjects and their social growth and development as well,” Helms said. “I love this age, because not only are they fun, but they are sponges to the world and get excited to learn something new every day.” Helms had the desire to become a teacher for as …