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Patty Anton

-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-present):
-Upper Elementary Guide


 Marcia

Marcia Borell

 -B.A. University of Wisconsin-EAU Claire, Comprehensive Art
-AMS Montessori infant/toddler certification, Montessori Center for Teacher Education, Dayton, Ohio

The Children's House Experience (1989-present):
-Toddler Guide
-Art Specialist


 Jill

Jill Borre
-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


 AlisonAlison Breithaupt

-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


 ColleenColleen Christensen

-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


 MelissaMelissa Cole

-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


 NadineNadine Elmgren

-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


 betsyweb.jpgBetsy Flitton

-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


 ErinErin Harrelson

-B.A. Albion College, Anthropology and Sociology
-Currently working on Masters in Early Childhood Education
-AMS Montessori infant toddler certification, Meca Seton, Chicago

The Children's House Experience (2006-present):
-Infant Toddler Classroom Support
-Infant Classroom Guide


 JenJennifer Harris

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

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


 lisa_jbio.jpgLisa Johansson

-B.S. Kent State University, Liberal Science

The Children's House Experience (1998 - present):
-Music Specialist

 


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Mike Kazmierski, Music
-Bachelors of Environmental Design, University of Colorado

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

 


 BethBeth Melcher

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

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


 SteveSteve Maas

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

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


 MissyMissy Russell

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

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


 JeanmarieJeanmarie Riccobono

-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


 MicheleMichele Shane

-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


 juliebio.jpgJulie Shearer

-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


 CatherineCatherine Turnbull

B.A. University of New Hampshire, English
MFA Sarah Lawrence College, Writing

The Children's House Experience (2000-present):
-Lower Elementary Classroom Support
-Toddler Classroom Support
-Upper Elementary Classroom Support


 Emily

Emily Ulbrich

-B.S. Valparaiso University, Education, Art/Art History

The Children's House Experience (2008-present):
-Resource support

 


 marie.jpgMarie Voss
-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


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Kristina Weidenfeller

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

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

-B.S. University of Michigan, Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
-M.B.A. U 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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Reed Zitting
-B.S. Idaho State University, Speech and Drama
-M.A. University of Denver, Theater Arts

The Children's House experience (2003-present):
-Theater Director


 
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