Meet the Staff

Rev. Aaron Dickerson

Principal & Grade 8

Started Teaching at Unity in August 2010
12 Years at Grace Lutheran, Dallas, Texas
11 Years at Cross of Calvary Lutheran, Memphis, Tennessee
5 Years at Christ Lutheran, Atlanta, Georgia
Graduate of Concordia University, Seward, Nebraska, and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri

“I am truly blessed to be a part of what God is doing at Unity in East St. Louis. Unity is a special gift to be used to make a difference in the lives of our students and their families in East St. Louis. I praise and thank God for what He is doing at Unity. I enjoy working with the dedicated staff at Unity to share the love of Jesus Christ with the students and their parents.”

Ms. D’Laurea Trice

Director of Marketing and Development

Started at Unity February 2023
Rosati-Kain High School Graduate
Currently Pursuing a Degree in Social Work
Prosperous Entrepreneur, Community Advocate, and Mentor

Ms. Keyera Dickerson

4-year-old Pre-Kindergarten

Started teaching at Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary in August 2010 as a classroom assistant. Started teaching in the fall of 2019.

Ms. Kenya Sanders

Pre-Kindergarten

Ms. Wilbourn

Kindergarten

MS. MUHAMMAD

Grade One

Ms. Leonard

Grade Two

Mrs. Moore

Grade Three

Mrs. Collins

Grade Four

Mrs. Lillie Hardieway

Grade Five

Began Teaching at Unity during August 2009.
Has Three Years’ Experience Teaching Special Education in Public Schools.
Is a Graduate of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
She is Blessed With Two Adult Sons.

“In a country where sharing with children the gospel of Jesus and praying is prohibited, Unity gives me a sense of pride in knowing that I can share God’s word with my students on a day-to-day basis. I strive to be a great teacher and woman of God, and I am happy to be both to my students.”

Mr. Nick Wiesbrock

Grade Six

Started at Unity in August 2018
Retired Navy Chief Petty Officer
Graduate of Chapman University, 1992
Began teaching in 1997

“The Lord has allowed me to stay in Christian Education for most of my teaching career. It is a privilege and an honor to serve our Lord and Savior at Unity Lutheran Christian School.”

Ms. Katrina Wade

Grade Seven

Rev. Aaron Dickerson

Grade Eight

Ms. Woodard

Grade Eight

Mrs. Alice (Spencer) Gully

Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Alice Gully (formerly Spencer), originally from East St. Louis, relocated to Chicago. She moved back here a few years ago and has been in office positions for over twelve years. Unity Lutheran Elementary is a refreshing change from her last position at a Level One Trauma Hospital on the West Side of Chicago.

Her greatest prides are her children, Lamont and Lesley-Anne, and her grandson, Kingston. They can always make her smile.

Mrs. Gully also enjoys reading and writing as pastime activities. Mostly, she enjoys the Christian aspect of Unity. She grew up attending Unity Lutheran Church. What she loves is the teacher's staff, and that the parents are willing to go the extra mile to provide the children with a quality education; it is very hands-on. She is extremely happy to be a part of that.