Administration
Edward C. (Ted) Farraday, Vice President, Education Programs (effective June, 2008)
Ted Farraday joined Interlochen in June 2008 and is responsible for oversight and leadership of Interlochen’s artistic and academic programs, ensuring that Interlochen is at the forefront of arts education nationally and internationally. He supervises nearly 100 faculty and education staff during the Academy year, and nearly 350 during the summer Arts Camp. He also works closely with the student affairs office to integrate residence life, health, counseling and parent services into the artistic and academic program.
Prior to coming to Interlochen, Ted spent ten years as director of the Upper School at Miami Country Day School. Previously, he served as academic dean at the Walnut Hill School in Massachusetts and as director of academic affairs at Isidore Newman School in New Orleans. He graduated magna cum laude from Princeton University with degrees in French and romance languages and earned a master’s degree in French from New York University.
Ted has traveled extensively and has a strong interest in international education. He received an NEH grant and French government grant for language study in France and Guadaloupe. He has also studied in Spain and Ecuador and did additional graduate study at the Sorbonne in Paris. He has been a leader in the NAIS People of Color initiative, and a champion of diversity issues in all of his positions.
Ted is a lover of all the arts and has a strong background in music with particular interests in nineteenth century piano concerti. He is passionate about opera and has woven music throughout his own studies as well as his teaching career.
Contact Ted Farraday:
Phone: (231) 276-4390
E-mail: farradayec@interlochen.org
Wade, Tim, Vice President, Student Affairs
Tim Wade has been with Interlochen for 28 years, beginning in 1979 as a guidance counselor for the Arts Academy. He has served as director of the counselor-in-training program for the Arts Camp (’83-’86), assistant director of Interlochen Arts Academy (’89-’91), dean of student services (’92-’98), and dean of education (’98-’99). Prior to joining Interlochen, Tim was a classroom teacher at Marshall Middle School in Marshall, Mich. for 7 years, and also served as a guidance counselor. He is a graduate of Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, where he earned a B.A. in elementary education/history/English and an M.A. in counseling and personnel. He has been a licensed professional counselor since 1993.
Tim is responsible for student services, including residence life, academic and college counseling, personal counseling, student discipline, recreation, health and wellness.
For the past six years Tim has served on the board of directors for the International NETWORK of Visual and Performing Arts Schools; chairing the communications committee for two years and is currently treasurer. He is also a board member for the Michigan Youth Arts Festival and has served on the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce Education Committee. He has served on the boards of the Traverse City Kiwanis Club and Pathfinder School. Tim is married to Vicki, an elementary educator, and they are the parents of two daughters, both educators.
Contact Tim Wade:
Phone: (231) 276-7374
E-mail: wadetj@interlochen.org
Jennifer L. Wesling, Dean of Students
Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Computer Education, Indiana University, Master of Arts in College Student Personnel, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH. Former eighth grade teacher of social studies and reading. Interlochen Arts Camp staff (1980-1990), Hall Director (1986-1990), Guidance Counselor (1993-1994), Director of Administrative Services (1994-1999) and Dean of Students since 1999.
Contact Jennifer Wesling:
Phone: (231) 276-7492
E-mail: weslingjl@interlochen.org
Nicole Weyer, Dean of Students
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, University of Minnesota; Masters in International and Intercultural Management with a concentration in Internation Education and Training, The School for International Training, Brattleboro, VT. Former Resident Dean, Instructor, Women's Volleyball coash at Landmark College, counselor at the Cascade School and most recently an administrator at Brewster Academy, Wolfboro, VT.
Contact Nicole Weyer:
Phone (231) 276-7480
E-mail: weyernm@interlochen.org
Martha Kitchen, Secretary, Education Programs and Student Affairs
Contact Martha:
Phone (231) 276-7374
E-mail: kitchenma@interlochen.org
Physicial Education & Recreation
Lisa Melnyk, Instructor of Physical Education & Coordinator of Leisure Arts
Contact Lisa Melnyk:
Phone: (231) 276-7428
E-mail: melnyklm@interlochen.org
Residence Life Staff (listed by residence hall)
DeRoy House - (231) 276-4323
Will Chapman, Residence Hall Counselor - Bachelor degree in history education, The Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, MI. Former cabin counselor (2006) and waterfront director (2007, 2008), All-State Division, Interlochen Arts Camp. Residence Hall Counselor, Interlochen Arts Academy since August, 2007.
Contact Will:
Phone: (231) 276-4325
E-mail: chapmanwk@interlochen.org
Elizabeth Healey, Residence Hall Counselor - Bachelor of music, vocal performance, Centeral Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI. Former cabin counselor (2003), unit leader (2004-2006) and assistant director (2007-2008), High School Girls Division, Interlochen Arts Camp. Residence Hall Counselor, Interlochen Arts Academy since August, 2007.
Contact Liz:
Phone: (231) 276-4350
E-mail: healeyea@interlochen.org
Hemingway House - (231) 276-7550
Derrick Beitzel, Residence Hall Manager, Hemingway House - Bachelor of arts in music, Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, OH. Former cabin counselor, waterfront director (2005 & 2006), assistant director (2007) and director (2008) of Junior Boys Division, Interlochen Arts Camp. Residence Hall Counselor since August, 2007 and Residence Hall Manager since August, 2008.
Contact Derrick:
Phone: (231) 276-7556
E-mail: beitzeldt@interlochen.org
Otha Barrow, Residence Hall Counselor - Bachelor of business administration in finance, Henderson State Universeity, Arkadelphia, AR. Cabin counselor, Interlochen Arts Camp 2002 & 2003. Residence Hall Counselor, Interlochen Arts Academy since August, 2007.
Contact Otha:
Phone: (231) 276-7558
E-mail: barrowol@interlochen.org
Christa Yant, Residence Hall Counselor - Bachelor of Musical Arts in flute & piano and a minor in German, DePauw University, Greencastle, IN (2004). Former aupair in München, Germany (2004-2005). Worked as a contracted German High School substitute (2005). Former Concert Office staff, Interlochen Arts Camp (2005). Residence Hall Counselor, Interlochen Arts Academy since August 2005.
Contact Christa:
Phone: (231) 276-7554
E-mail: yantcr@interlochen.org
Marlene Robinson, Hemingway Housemother. Marlene has a BA in Art Education from Berry College, Rome, Georgia. She started her career at Interlochen in 1980 and has served in the following areas: Hall Counselor, Residence Hall Manager, Residence Life Director, Intermediate Girls Director, CIT Director, Lifeguard, Box Office, and Concert Office. Last January, she became the Hemingway Housemother. Although she enjoyed her 12-year stint as a stay-at-home-mom, she is glad to be back in the Interlochen community.
Contact Marlene:
Phone: (231) 276-7551
E-mail: robinsonml@interlochen.org
Mozart/Beethoven House & McWhorter House - (231) 276-7520
Melinda Russial, Residence Hall Manager, Mozart/Beethoven House & DeRoy House - Bachelor of music in clarinet performance, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL. Two years of Master's degree work in clarinet performance, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. Former counselor (2002, unit leader (2003), assistant director (2004 & 2005) and director (2006 & 2007) of Intermediate Girls Division, Interlochen Arts Camp. Residence Hall Manager, Interlochen Arts Academy since August, 2007.
Contact Melinda:
Phone: (231) 276-7520
E-mail: russialmt@interlochen.org
Meredith Hanson, Residence Hall Counselor - Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Languages (French/Japanese) and Linguistics (Phi Beta Kappa), Earlham College, Richmond, IN (2007). Former Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Saint-Ouen l'Aumône, France (2007-2008). Credit Teacher and Credit Curriculum Facilitator at Mori no ike Japanese Language Village, Concordia Language Villages; on staff with CLV since 2003. Graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy (2003, visual arts). Residence Hall Counselor, Interlochen Arts Academy since August 2008.
Contace Meredith:
Phone: (231) 276-7536
E-mail: hansonml@interlochen.org
Annie Luzar, Residence Hall Counselor - Bachelor of Arts: biology and education, Knox College, Galesburg, IL. One year of Master's degree work in public health at Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO. Former cabin counselor (2006), unit leader (2007) and assistant director (2008) of Intermediate Girls Division, Interlochen Arts Camp.
Contact Annie:
Phone: (231) 276-7529
E-mail: luzarea@interlochen.org
Laura McLaughlin, Residence Hall Counselor- Bachelor of music in clarinet performance, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI. Master of Music degree in clarinet performance, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Former cabin counselor and waterfront staff (2004) of Intermediate Girls and former counselor of Institutes (2008) at Interlochen Arts Camp.
Contact Laura:
Phone: (231) 276-7537
E-mail: mclaughlinlk@interlochen.org
Dana Nolan, Residence Hall Counselor - Bachelor of Arts in Music (concentration - Oboe), Psychology, Wilderness Education minor, State University of New York Potsdam/Crane School of Music, Potsdam, NY.
Challenge Course Lead, Interlochen Arts Camp 2007 & 2008
Contact Dana:
Phone: (231) 276-7530
Email: nolandm@interlochen.org
Marion Uecker, Housemother, Mozart/Beethoven & DeRoy Houses - She started at Interlochen in the Acacemic Library in 2001, became housemother in 2006. She has held a variety of jobs, but her favorite "job" has always been mom. Now that her girls are all grown, she is enjoying being housemom to the girls in Mozart/Beethoven and to the students in DeRoy.
Contact Marion:
Phone: (231) 276-7520
E-mail: ueckerme@interlochen.org
Picasso House - (231) 276-7540
Jacob Harding, Residence Hall Manager, Picasso House - Bachelor of arts in history with a minor in anthropology (summa cum laude) Flagler College, St. Augustine, FL. Former member of the American Boychoir. Tour Proctor & Houseparent for the American Boychoir School (2002-2005). Residence Hall Manager, Interlochen Arts Academy since August, 2007.
Contact Jacob:
Phone: (231) 276-7540
E-mail: hardingjt@interlochen.org
BJ Enright, Residence Hall Counselor - Bachelor of science, social studies (secondary education, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanit, MI. Former cabin counselor (2004-2006) and assistant director (2007), All-State Division, Interlochen Arts Camp. Residence Hall Counselor, Interlochen Arts Academy since August, 2007.
Contact BJ:
Phone: (231) 276-7544
E-mail: enrightbj@interlochen.org
Kevin Moreno, Residence Hall Counselor - Bachelor of music, vocal performance, Oberlin College Conservatory- Oberlin, OH, Voice/Pedagogy, Westminster Choir College of Rider University- Princeton, NJ, Voice/Opera, Mozarteum Universitat- Salzburg, Austria. High School Boys Division, Interlochen Arts Camp 2008. Residence Hall Counselor, Interlochen Arts Academy since September 2008.
Contact Kevin:
Phone: (231) 276-7543
E-mail: morenokt@interlochen.org
Marie Fletcher, Housemother, Picasso House - Former DJ for Central Michigan University and Commercial Producer, TV 29/8. Former Secretary for Academy Office, Secretary to the Assistant Dean of Students and currently serving in her dream job as Housemother to 84 wonderful Academy boys in Picasso House since 2003.
Contact Marie:
Phone: (231) 276-7540
E-mail: fletchermc@interlochen.org
Thor Johnson House (231) 276-7500
Catherine Creighton, Residence Hall Manager, Thor Johnson House - Bachelor of science in art, English with an emphasis in creative writing and a certificate in Celtic studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI. Former House Fellow at Chadbourne Residential College at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2005-06). Former Camp Photographer, Interlochen Arts Camp (2007 & 2008). Residence Hall Counselor since August, 2006 and Residence Hall Manager since August, 2007.
Contact Catherine:
Phone: (231) 276-7500
E-mail: creightonca@interlochen.org
Nora Kelley, Residence Hall Counselor - Bachelor of arts in psychology and Spanish, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY. Former cabin counselor (2004-2008) and unit leader (2006-2008), All-State Division, Interlochen Arts Camp. Residence Hall Counselor, Interlochen Arts Academy since August, 2008.
Contact Nora:
Phone: (231) 276-7510
E-mail: kelleyla@interlochen.org
Julienne Oberts, Residence Hall Counselor - Bachelor of Visual Art Education, sculpture concentration, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI.
Cabin counselor and Waterfront Director (2003, 2004), Assistant Waterfront Manager (2005) and Assistant Director (2008), Junior Girls Division, Interlochen Arts Camp.
Contact Julie:
Phone: (231) 276-7512
E-mail: obertsjr@interlochen.org
Michelle Hartwig, Residence Hall Counselor - Bachelor of Music Education, Instrumental, Centeral Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI. Former cabin counselor (2005), unit leader (2006-2007) and assistant director (2008), High School Girls Division, Interlochen Arts Camp. Residence Hall Counselor, Interlochen Arts Academy since August, 2008.
Contact Michelle:
Phone: (231) 276-7511
E-mail: hartwigma@interlochen.org
Anna Stornant, Residence Hall Counselor - Bachelor of Arts in psychology with minors in Spanish and Communicative Disorders from Saint Mary's College of Notre Dame, Indiana. Interlochen Hall Counselor since August 2008.
Contact Anna:
Phone: (213) 276-7529
E-mail: stornantar@interlochen.org
Judy Pendygraft, Housemother, Thor Johnson House - Housemother in Thor Johnson house since 1978. Judy is a Licensed Practical Nurse. She has been happily married to her husband Ray for 46 wonderful years. She has three children and two grandchildren.
Contact Judy:
Phone (231) 276-7500
E-mail: pendygraftjl@interlochen.org
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