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Andrea Deibler, Kitchen Director BA University of Missouri-Kansas City, English Language and Literature The Children's House experience (2021- present): Andrea@traversechildrenshouse.org Andrea joined the Children’s House community as Kitchen Director in October 2021. Previously she has worked as a chef, restauranteur and whole animal butcher, focusing on sustainably sourced and local food. She lives in Traverse City with her young son Henry, husband Ben and cat, Mr. Waffles. Other than cooking she enjoys knitting, biking and gardening. |
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Alison Hoffman, Art Specialist B.A. Northern Michigan University, Art Education 2002 The Children's House experience (2007- present): Alisonh@traversechildrenshouse.org Alison grew up in Traverse City but spent time in Marquette, Boulder and Massachusetts, before moving back. Alison has been the art teacher here at TCH for ten years and feels blessed everyday for being able to teach these students and be a part of this community. She enjoys ALL things artistic and loves spending time trying out and practicing new techniques and mediums. Other hobbies include gardening, spending time with her dog Rocco and being on the water. |
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Brooke Kartje, Della Terra BFA Western Michigan University Frostic School of Art with emphasis in Print Media The Children's House experience (2024 present): In August 2024, Brooke Kartje joined The Children’s House as Della Terra. She has experience as an art and technology coordinator at a library, a farmhand on an organic farm, and a Program Coordinator for a non-profit art center. She is new to Traverse City and was originally from Milan Michigan: a small town over on the east side of the state. The motivation for her work comes from her belief in food sovereignty and her love of plants. When she’s not in the garden she enjoys looking at antiques, camping, and traveling.
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Virginie Kanner, French specialist PhD coursework, Social Foundations of Education, UVA The Children's House experience (2015 - present): virginie.kanner@tchleaners.org Virginie was born and raised in France. There, she studied English and education and completed her teacher training. After moving to the US in 2005, Virginie first taught French in a middle school in Maryland and then in a French immersion preschool in Virginia. |
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Angela Lickiss-Aleo, Music Specialist Bachelor of Music, Middle Tennessee State University 2006 The Children's House Experience (2016- present): Angela@traversechildrenshouse.org Angela has been a substitute at The Children's House since 2016 in nearly every classroom, including music. She has been teaching music in the Traverse City area since moving here in 2015 and an active music educator since 2006. Her primary instruments are piano and oboe. When Angela is not making music she enjoys working in the garden and spending time with her daughter, husband, and dog outdoors. |
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Steve Maas, Physical Education Specialist B.A. Spring Arbor University, Family Life Education The Children's House experience (1992- present): Steve@traversechildrenshouse.org Steve began his employment at The Children's House in the fall of 1992 in Suttons Bay as an assistant in Nadine's Primary classroom. The following school year he transferred to the Traverse City location, then being housed in the First Congregational Church at the base of Old Mission Peninsula. He worked with three to six year old students for several years until TCH began offering daily physical education in 2003. |
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DiAnn Service, Learning Lab Guide BA Grand Valley, English and Elementary Education DiAnn@traversechildrenshouse.org DiAnn has been a part of The Children's House community since 1995. From summer programs and primary assistant, to Master Gardener training and elementary guide, she has participated in many different aspects of school life. Currently DiAnn is providing academic support for the elementary community in a variety of ways. |
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Jennifer Superson, MindUP Specialist B.A., Connecticut College, Anthropology The Children's House experience (2025 - present): Jennifer is a licensed clinical social worker with a decade of experience in end-of-life care and private practice. Her counseling practice focused on contemplative approaches to health, based in neuroscience and a lived understanding that we all can change our brains with mental awareness and fitness. She has been practicing formal meditation for 15 years. Jennifer has three children at The Children’s House and has enjoyed being a Room Parent in Primary. |