Faculty and Staff


Welcome, Faculty and Staff

This is your one-stop-shop for the information you need as an employee of Interlochen Center for the Arts. Here, you can access resources such as the employee handbook, benefits and policies, dining menu, calendars, research, newsletters, brand guidelines, and more. You can also submit requests to purchasing, safety, maintenance, IT, and complete other functions.

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Recent Communications 🔒

Stay up-to-date on announcements from the President, the Provost, and the HR Newsletter.

Find Support

If you need additional assistance, please reach out to our Human Resources department for more information. 

Tifini McClyde

Tifini McClyde-Blythe

Associate Vice President
Human Resources

231.276.7342 231.276.7342 Send Email
Cory Haight

Cory Haight

Senior Human Resources Specialist

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Jennifer Richards

Jennifer Richards, CVA

Director of Customer Service and Volunteers

231.276.7638 231.276.7638 Send Email

Features & News

All Features & News
Professional headshots of Desi Oakley and Noah Ricketts
Broadway stars Desi Oakley and Noah Ricketts bring inspiration and industry know-how to Arts Academy musical theatre majors

Two students share highlights from masterclasses and one-on-one work with the actors.

Headshot of a woman with curly brown hair in a suit
Lines that last: Poet and novelist Kim Addonizio challenges a young writer to listen more closely to her work

Senior creative writing major Ema Bekic reflects on receiving one-on-one feedback from award-winning poet Kim Addonizio—and how the experience sharpened her voice on the page.

A voice coach gestures excitedly before an audience of students.
A fresh look at Shakespeare: Stratford Festival guest artists bring eye-opening perspectives during their visit

From deeper physical awareness to a newfound appreciation for the man behind the plays, sophomore Valentina Vergamini reflects on three days of action-packed workshops with Martha Farell and Rebecca Cuthbertson.

Upcoming Events

All Events
Jan
7

Interlochen in Town Presents: Community Night at the State - Phantom of the Opera

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - 7 p.m. ET

Traverse City State Theatre Adults $10; Students $6 (FREE for Interlochen Arts Academy students)

Jan
10

Dance

Boston Ballet Summer Dance Program Auditions

Saturday, January 10, 2026 - 2 p.m. ET

The Dance Center, Interlochen Center for the Arts

Jan
10

Dance

Interlochen Dance Auditions: Chicago

Saturday, January 10, 2026 - 2:30 p.m. ET

Ballet Chicago