Get to Know Our Family

Kari Sanders- Director & Co-Owner

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​Kari has been working at Der Kinderhuis since 1991, and bought the business in 2005 along with her husband Troy and two sisters: Tami Murray and Mari Muehlhausen.

Miss Tami- Co-Owner, Assistant Director, Program Supervisor

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​Miss Tami has been working with children most of her life, and began her time at DKH in June of 1982. Soon after beginning work at the school she earned a degree in Early Childhood Education and her Montessori Certification. .

Miss Geni- A Class - Lead Teacher

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​Miss Geni did her Montessori internship at Bellevue Montessori and has been working at Der Kinderhuis since 1986. She is the Lead Teacher in A class and oversees both C1 and C2 Classes. Geni is also a sister to Kari and Tami. 

Mr. Jesse - D Class - Lead Teacher

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Mr. Jesse has been with us for more than 4 years. He trained under both Ms. Geni and Ms. Julie, before stepping into the role of lead teacher while completing his Montessori Training. 

Miss Julie- "B" Lead Teacher

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​Miss Julie has been teaching since 1991 and has been a Montessori Teacher for 16 years. She has taught in Southern California and Tennessee.  Both of her children grew up going to Montessori schools.  Julie has taught a wide range from infants to elementary age children.