Our Staff

Kristin Sidwell

Administrative Director

After years of working for and leading nonprofit organizations, Kristin discovered Montessori as a parent when she enrolled her two children, Max and Sophie, at Children’s House. Full Bio

Jackie Grannis-Phoenix

Children’s House Head Teacher and Primary Lead Teacher, Blue Door Classroom

Jackie Grannis-Phoenix began teaching at the Children’s House in 1996. Full Bio

Meredith Gutheinz

Toddler Lead Teacher, Yellow Door Classroom

Meredith found Montessori when she moved to Boulder, CO in 1994. Full Bio

Debbie Sabanty

Primary Lead Teacher, Orange Door Classroom

Debbie Sabanty is in her 14th year of teaching at the Children’s House. Full Bio

Darci Grotton

Elementary Co-Teacher, Jade Door Classroom

Darci Grotton is in her fifth year co-teaching in the Elementary classroom at the Children’s House. Full Bio

Kathryn Hall Dermott

Elementary Co-Teacher, Jade Door Classroom

Katy’s introduction to Montessori came when she was hired as an Elementary Assistant at Children’s House in 2002. Full Bio

Jen Conover

Toddler Assistant Teacher, Yellow Door

Jen worked in several schools in the area before falling in love with the Montessori philosophy and the teachers and families that it and the Children’s House embrace. Full Bio

Marney Holmes

Primary Assistant Teacher, Blue Door Classroom

Marney has been part of the Children’s House community since her son started as a toddler here almost 10 years ago. Full Bio

Jenny York

Primary Assistant Teacher, Orange Door

Jenny is in her fifth year as an assistant primary teacher at Children’s House. Full Bio