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Patty Anton, Guide
-B.A. Central Michigan University, Liberal Arts AMS Montessori Elementary Certification, Center for Montessori Teacher Education, New York and Toronto

The Children's House experience (2003- 2010; 2011-12):
Upper Elementary Guide


 

Jill Borre, Lower Elementary Guide

-B.S. Grand Valley State, Accounting
-B.A. Michigan State, Elementary Education
-Currently working on masters degree
-AMS Montessori elementary certification, Center for Montessori Teacher Education, New York

The Children's House Experience (2004-present):
-Lower Elementary Guide


 Alison Breithaupt, Primary Guide

-B.S. Western Michigan University, Family Studies
-AMI Montessori primary certification, Montessori Training Center of St. Louis, St. Louis, MO

The Children's House Experience (1996-present):
-Classroom Support
-Primary Guide


 Colleen Christensen, Operations Manager 

-B.S. Michigan State University, Family Studies and Community Services
-M.A Michigan State University, Child Development and Elementary Education
-AMI Montessori primary certification, Ohio Montessori Training Institute, Cleveland

The Children's House experience (1984 - present):
-Toddler and Primary Guide
-Head of school
-Director of Operations


 

Karin Church, Guide and elementary Montessori trainee
-B.A. University of California, French, International Relations
-J.D. Boston School of Law
-Currently enrolled as an elementary Montessori trainee at The Montessori Training Center of Minnesota

The Children's House experience (2007-present):
Toddler Classroom Support
Elementary Classroom Support


 Melissa Cole, Primary Guide 

-B.S. Western Michigan University, Graphic Design
-AMI Montessori primary certification, Ohio Montessori Training Institute, Cleveland

The Children's House Experience (2004-present):
-Primary Classroom Support
-Primary Guide


 Nadine Elmgren, Lower Elementary Guide 

-B.A. Marylhurst College, Portland, OR, Education
-AMI Montessori primary certification, Northwest Montessori Education Center, Portland OR
-AMS Montessori elementary certification (in progress)
Ottawa, Canada

The Children's House Experience (1988 - present):
-Primary Classroom Guide
-Teacher Mentor
-Elementary Classroom Guide


 Betsy Flitton, Toddler Guide 

-Northwestern Michigan College, child development student
-AMS infant-toddler certification, MECA-Seton, Chicago

The Children's House experience (2001 - present)
-Toddler classroom support
-Toddler claassroom guide


 Jennifer Harris, Primary Guide 

-B.A. Kalamazoo College, English and Art
-AMS Montessori primary certification, NEMTEC, Boston, MA

The Children's House Experience (2003-present):
-Primary Guide


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Mike Kazmierski, Music Specialist

-Bachelors of Environmental Design, University of Colorado

The Children's House experience (summer 2009-present):
-Elementary summer music class
-Elementary summer photography class


 Beth MelcherBeth Melcher, Business Manager 

-B.S. DePauw University, Indiana, English Literature
-MBA Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Business Administration

The Children's House Experience (2007-present):
-Business Manager


 Steve MaasSteve Maas, Physical Education Specialist

-B.A. Spring Arbor University, Family Life Education
-AMS primary certification

The Children's House Experience (1992-present):
-Primary Guide
-Physical Education Specialist


 Missy RussellMissy Russell, Advancement Director 

-B.A. Michigan State University, Economics and Political Science

The Children's House Experience (2000-present):
-Parent
-Annual Fundraising Chair
-Advancement Director


 Jeanmarie RiccobonoJeanmarie Riccobono, Music Specialist

-Interlochen Arts Academy High School
-B.M. Eastman School of Music, Music
-M.M. Northwestern University, Music

The Children's House Experience (2000 - present):
-Primary Classroom Support
-Lower Elementary Music Specialist
-Music on Mondays Coordinator


 Michele ShaneMichele Shane, Head of School 

-B.A. University of Washington, Psychology
-MEd Loyola College Baltimore, Maryland
-AMI Montessori primary certification, Montessori Institute Northwest, Portland, OR

The Children's House Experience (1998-present):
-Primary Guide
-Head of School


 Julie Shearer, Primary Guide 

-B.S.W. Ferris State University, Social Work
-AMI Montessori primary certification, Ohio Montessori Training Institute, Cleveland

The Children's House Experience (2001-present):
-Primary Classroom Support
-Primary Classroom Guide


Marie Voss, Toddler Guide 

-Elgin Community College, child development student
-AMS Infant-Toddler Certification, MECA-Seton, Chicago

The Children's House experience (2008- present):
-Toddler Classroom Support
-Toddler Classroom Guide


  Britny Wade, Infant Guide 

-A.A. Northwestern Michigan College, Child Development
-AMS Montessori Infant-Toddler Certification, Meca Seton, Chicago
-AMS Primary Certification, Mich. Montessori Teachers Education Center

The Children's House Experience (2003-present):
Infant-Toddler Classroom Guide
Infant-Toddler Classroom Support
Primary Classroom Guide


 

Kristina Weidenfeller, Kitchen Classroom Specialist

-B.A. Michigan State University, Special Education K-12
-M.A. Michigan State University, Curriculum and Teaching

The Children's House experience (Summer 2009- present):
-Lunch Program and Kitchen Classroom
-Elementary summer yoga and nutrition class


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Michele Worden, Della Terra Director

-B.S. University of Michigan, Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
-M.B.A. University of Michigan, Ross School of Business
-Adv. Master Gardener since 2003

The Children's House experience (2009- present):
-Della Terra Director


 

 

 
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