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