Cindy Batchelder, Young Fives

Cindy got her start in education back when her children were in elementary school. Cindy was fascinated with the teaching style of their first grade teacher. She explored the small things in life, like how a blade of grass grows, or why is the sky blue. Cindy's passion for educating the whole child was contagious and it wasn’t long after that experience that she sought out the Montessori Method and realized that this way of offering the learning materials to the children matched my beliefs in education. Cindy learned as much about Maria Montessori as she could and when given the opportunity, Cindy earned her Infant and Toddler and Primary diplomas in Montessori education. This is Cindy's third year at Concord Academy Boyne and she is proud to have been able to offer a unique blend of the non traditional style of education, that of Montessori, and the more traditional method of education, public school. Cindy is proud and excited to be a part of the CAB family and looks forward to educating many more children in the years to come.

Leslie Hoffman, Kindergarten

Leslie Hoffman received her Bachelors in Elementary Education from Aquinas College. Growing up in Charlevoix, Leslie still enjoys spending her summers being outdoors, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.

Kelly Johnson, Grade 1

Kelly Johnson received her Masters in Elementary Education from Michigan State University. While out of the classroom, Kelly enjoys spending time with her three children Karli, Carter, and Kennedy.

Joslyn Matelski, Grade 2

Mrs. Matelski received her B.S. in Elementary Education with three minors (Language Arts, Mathematics, and Biology) from Central Michigan University. She earned an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from Spring Arbor University. Mrs. Matelski enjoys spending time with family, skiing, hiking, kayaking, and gardening. 

Amy Peck, Grade 3

This is Mrs. Peck's seventh year teaching third grade. She earned a Bachelor's in Elementary Education from Grand Valley State University and is currently working towards her Master's Degree. She and her husband Travis have three children named Jagger, Rider and Sayler. When Mrs. Peck isn't here at CAB, she enjoys spending time with her children.

Sandy Herzog, Grade 4

Mrs. Herzog received her B.S. in Secondary Social Science From Asbury College and her Elementary Endorsement and Master's in Educational Leadership from Grand Valley State University. She enjoys gardening, reading, snowboarding/skiing, running, and chasing after her two sons, Jack and Henry.

Paula Simmonds, Grade 5