Carmy VanRobays is beginning her sixteenth year at Somerset Academy and currently serving as Administrative/Program support.

• Graduated with a B.A. in Early Childhood Education from Rochester College
• Pursuing a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education at Oakland University
• Former member of Oakland Community College advisory board in ECE
• Thirty-six years in fine arts education with children and adults

Katie Baker is beginning her seventh year as Director of the preschool program.

• Beginning ten years as teacher in the preschool program at Somerset
• Prior to full time position, supported Somerset as summer camp teacher, substitute, and Para-professional
• Graduated with a B.A. in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from Madonna University; ZA endorsed teaching certificate
• Pursuing a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education at Oakland University

Amanda Tovar is returning for her fourth year in the preschool program.

• Attended University of Michigan and Baker College and graduated with a bachelor degree in general studies with an emphasis in psychology and social work
• Received an associate degree in mental health/social work
• Obtained an associate degree in Early Childhood Development
• Over 16 year experience in the field of early childhood education, including teaching at a center that attained NAEYC accreditation

Marija Vuk is returning for her third year as a teacher in the preschool program.

• Graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a B.S. in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education
• Obtained a ZS endorsement with focuses on Early Intervention, Early Childhood Special Education, and Developmentally Appropriate Practice
• Over five years experience as a dance instructor for young children

Honilynn Hendricks is beginning her eighth year as the Director of Prekindergarten.

• Returning for fourteenth year as teacher in the Pre-k Program
• Graduated from Bowling Green with a B.S. degree in Recreation Programming with specialization in Child and Family Development
• Prior teaching experience includes seven years with both preschool and toddler aged children through the cities of Berkley and Southfield
• Obtained a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education from Oakland University

Alayna Bialick is beginning her fourth year in the prekindergarten program.

• Returning for her second year as the Young 5's director
• Graduated with a B.A in Psychology from the University of Michigan
• Obtained teaching certificate from Eastern Michigan University
• Pursuing a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education at Oakland University
• Previous teaching experience includes kindergarten in the Berkley school district; lead teacher in a pre-k program at a child care center in Troy
• 15 years experience working with children in elementary schools, child care programs, and summer camps

Andrea Kitchner joins the Prekindergarten program as a member of the teaching staff

• Attended Central Michigan University College and graduated with a bachelor degree in Early Childhood Development and a minor in Psychology
• Over 30 experience with age groups infant through Kindergarten
• Prior teaching experience includes 26 years for St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Oakland Children’s Learning Center. Taught as a lead teacher for infants, toddlers, preschool, and pre-k

Lisa DerKevorkian is returning for her third year as a guest teacher

• Graduated from Michigan State University with the a B.A. in Elementary Education
• Completed masters level courses in elementary education at Michigan State University and masters level courses in reading and language arts at Oakland University
• Over 18 years experience working with children in elementary schools, summer schools, and summer camps
• Has three children; two alumni of Somerset, one currently enrolled

Debbie Osborn is the Administrative Assistant at Somerset Academy

• Over 28 years in customer service and administration
• Experience in bookkeeping, banking, and legal fields
• Began work experience in Oxfordshire, England
• Has two children, both alumni of Somerset

Sandy McClurg is the Founder of Somerset Academy.

• Thirty-five years as an early childhood teacher, director, and university teacher
• Founded The Clarkston Preschool for Master's thesis in early ECE
• MAT in Early Childhood Education, ZA endorsement
• B.S. in Elementary and Special Education
• Attended, by invitation, first early childhood roundtable at Oxford University