Our staff

All lead  teachers  at Spirit At Play hold a degree from an established University or are currently pursuing a child-related degree.  In addition, our lead teachers are members of the Montana Practitioner Registry, and have thousands of hours of experience working with preschool aged children.  All full time staff members are certified in first aid, and infant, child, and adult CPR.  Each year, all full-time lead and assistant teachers take 23-50 yours of continuing education.  Assistant teachers receive at least 8 hours of continuing education.  Staff meetings are held weekly for full-time staff and quarterly meetings are held for all teaching staff members. (click bold names to read biography)   

   Full Time Staff:

    Kelly Clouse, Director 

    Judy Stack, Assistant Director/Lead Teacher 

    Hope Dorman, Lead Teacher 

    Allison Goodman, Lead Teacher/Fundraising and Grant Coordinator 

     Michael LaPointe, Assistant Teacher            Team teaches with Judy

    Janel Blakney, Assistant Teacher                  Team teaches with Hope

    Madison Unsworth, Assistant Teacher         Team teachers with Allison


Assistant Teachers:

    Andrea Kleven

    Kira Karina

    Kirsten Davis

    Michael Krug

    Sean Waller

    Brittany White

    O'mega Wilder


Specialty Teachers:

    Glenn Parks - Clay & Ceramics

    Joe & Maureen Larsen - Soccer Tots 


Senior  Volunteer:

    Grandma Rocky

Created by Allison Goodman. Photos are the property of Allison Goodman  © 2010