Suttons Bay, Michigan
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Leelanau Montessori Board Members

Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy has a governing board of directors.
​The board meets on the third Wednesday of the month at the Leelanau County Government Center located at 8527 E. Government Center Drive, Suttons Bay, MI.
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Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy is seeking individuals with knowledge in education, finance, strategic planning, legal and human development to join their Board of Directors.  To apply, please email [email protected] for more information.   ​

Sarah Bordeaux - President and Treasurer
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Sarah is originally from Saginaw, Michigan and made the move to Leelanau County in 1996 to pursue an education in nursing. She attended Northwestern Michigan College school of nursing. She has worked at Tendercare of Leelanau as a CNA and an activities team member. She now is a full-time homemaker and extremely active with The March of Dimes organization, representing the Traverse area as The Ambassador family of 2011. Sarah resides in Lake Leelanau with her husband Joshua, and their three children. They co-own the VI Grill in Suttons Bay, MI.


Anita Abbott - Vice President 
Governance Committee Chair
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Anita Abbott, her husband Bill Chaney and their two children moved to Leelanau County in 2014, and were delighted to find a public Montessori option for their kindergartener in their new hometown.  Over the years, while her son was at Leelanau Montessori, Anita served on the Grants Committee and the Facilities Committee, and enjoyed volunteering in the classroom and on field trips.  Anita served as an officer and an attorney in the United States Coast Guard, and is a graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and Georgetown University Law Center.

Tom McConnell - Director
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Tom lives near Leland and is the owner of McConnell & Associates, a Traverse City marketing communications firm that was founded in 1981. McConnell & Associates handles clients that manufacture products and provide services for local, regional, national and international marketplaces. Tom has served as Vice President of the Traverse Advertising Club and also currently serves as Board Vice President of The Old Art Building in Leland. He has a BFA from Art Center College in Los Angeles, California. 


Deb Kuhn - Secretary 
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Deb Kuhn and her husband Ray moved to Leelanau County in 2008 after raising their family in Bath, OH and Highland Park, IL. They live on their farm near Cedar where they grow wine grapes and raise sheep. Deb recently retired from her duties as a speech-language pathologist, assigned to several schools in the region over the years.  Deb worked alongside the Leelanau Montessori staff from 2010 - 2015 to support their students with communication needs. Deb developed a great respect for the Montessori program and witnessed first hand the opportunities for growth and development amongst the students.  

Deb has previously served as a board member for Leelanau Children's Center, and the Coming Together Project in Akron, OH before joining the Leelanau Montessori board. 

Hallie Kutschke - Director
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Hallie is originally from Lancaster, Ohio and spent most of her teaching years in Madison and LaCrosse, Wisconsin. She moved to Suttons Bay summer of 2024 with her husband and two young children. She attended Calvin University and studied early childhood education, elementary education, and integrated science studies. She has worked in a variety of schools and grade levels as a classroom teacher and since moving to Suttons Bay is a full-time homemaker. Hallie has always had a passion for Montessori and its whole child approach. She is excited at the opportunity to join the board and get more immersed in the school and surrounding community.
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7401 E. Duck Lake Road
Lake Leelanau, MI   49653

Phone: ​(231) 994-2074   FAX:  (231) 994-2307 
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The Academy is authorized by Bay Mills Community College.
  • Home
  • About
    • Leelanau Montessori
    • Mission & Philosophy
    • FAQs
    • Our Staff
    • Board >
      • Members and Policies
      • Committees
      • Minutes & Agendas
      • Transparency
    • Employment
    • Strategic Plan
    • Contact
    • Family Resources >
      • Family Handbook
      • Family Engagement
      • Neighborhood Network
  • Programs
    • Toddlers
    • Primary
    • Lower Elementary
    • Upper Elementary
  • Admissions
    • Enrollment
    • Financial Aid
    • Afterschool & Summer Activities
  • Get Involved
    • Leelanau Montessori School
    • Join our Board of Directors
    • Leelanau Montessori Forever Foundation
    • Volunteer Forms
  • Donate
    • Leelanau Montessori Forever Foundation
    • Dollar-A-Day Campaign
  • UPCOMING EVENTS
    • School Events
    • Community Events
    • Appreciation Event RSVP
  • An Evening of Art