WHO WE ARE - THE PEOPLE OF CHBC

Behind the scenes at CHBC is a team of people passionate about children and the Montessori philosophy that includes our talented faculty and teaching assistants, our hardworking Board of Directors, and our wonderful families that volunteer for and support our fundraisers and events throughout the year. The common thread that weaves our community together is our love and dedication to the school. The students that pass through CHBC are forever imprinted with a lifelong sense of wonder and love of learning thanks to everyone involved!
Our Faculty
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Head of School: Mrs. Cassie Unrath
Finance Manager: Mrs. Carol Hetzel
Pre-Primary Program #1:
Directress: Miss Elizabeth Hankin
Directress: Miss. Madison Mellinger
Assistant: Mrs. Gina Travisano
Assistant: Mrs. Traci Wilds
Assistant: Miss. Karly Mack
Assistant: Miss Emmalee Barkley
Assistant: Mrs. Kelly Shepherd
Primary Program #1 :
Directress: Miss Jennifer Von Berg
Assistant: Mrs. Sheetal Gohel
Assistant: Mrs. Ashely Smilowitz
Primary Program #2 :
Directress: Ms. Deborah Hepler
Assistant: Mrs. Sally D'Agostino
Assistant: Miss Karly Mack
Primary - 1st Grade Readiness Program :
Directress: Ms. Deborah Hepler
Home Environment:
AM: Ms. Deborah Hepler
PM: Ms. Deborah Hepler
Mrs. Ashely Smilowitz
Miss Hannah Shepherd
Miss Emmalee Barkley
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of Children's House is composed of both parents and community members, and together have numerous fiscal and policy responsibilities. To inquire about board membership please email thechbcboard@chbcmontessori.org.
President: Ashley Carroll
Vice-President: Darci Hammer & Sean Theobald
Treasurer: Dhiren Patel
Secretary: Gabrielle Connolly
At-Large Directors:
Sarah Daubert
Mike Conklin
Family Events
CHBC hosts several social events each year including International Night, Fall Family Fun Day, Valentine Social, Breakfast With Someone Special, and the school's End of Year Picnic. These events provide a wonderful opportunity for our families to spend time together.