Hello, I'm Mrs. Alexander. I am the art teacher at Country Day and I teach art to kindergarten through 8th. grade. I have been teaching at KCDS since 1999. In my free time I like to weave. Currently I'm setting up my 4-harness loom to weave some rag rugs for our home and to sell. My husband and I are renovating our house, which takes up a lot of our time. The latest renovation is to convert an old porch into an art studio for me, which I will share with my daughter. I also like to garden.Email Mrs. Alexander

I am Mrs. Aman and this is my Eleventh year of teaching fourth grade at Kalamazoo Country Day School. I enjoy reading poetry, inspirational devotions, and how-to craft books. I am actively involved in children's ministries as a storyteller and magician. In my free time, I volunteer as "Rosie the Clown" at Borgess Hospital, as part of the Humor Cart. Furniture painting, gardening, antiquing, and shopping are all ways in which I find relaxation. Email Mrs. Aman

I am Lynn Arwady, the music teacher at KCDS. Music has always been a big part of my life, and I love sharing my enthusiasm with students. My claim to fame is that I was the hula-hoop champion of my small town when I was a child and, a few years ago, I made my “debut” at Carnegie Hall, singing John Rutter’s “Requiem” with about 300 other singers from across America. (That’s always been a favorite piece and our conductor was actually John Rutter, himself!) I enjoy reading, playing bells and singing at my church, doing crossword puzzles, and traveling. As the mother of 4 delightful children, in their twenties, I travel across the country to keep up with them. Email Ms. Arwady

Welcome! I am Ms. Brown and I love teaching our Bluebird class! When I am not teaching, I enjoy volunteering and spending time with family and friends. My hobbies include photography, scrapbooking, reading, learning new ways to use my computer, and occasionally decorating a cake or two. I also love listening to music, camping, and watching NASCAR races. Email Ms.Brown

Hello, my name is Mrs. Chadderdon (Mrs. C.). I teach second grade. I enjoy flower gardening and I also have a large vegetable garden. Sewing and home decorating are my favorite hobbies. I love to read Nicholas Sparks and children’s author, Patricia Polacco. I enjoyed exploring Michigan this summer in my family’s new RV. Email Mrs. Chadderdon

My name is Ms. Coss and I teach Humanities at Kalamazoo Country Day School. I teach 6th and 7th grade Language Arts and Social Studies and direct a very active Student Council. I like to read both fiction and non-fiction, work on computers and garden. Basketball is my favorite sport to watch, but more than anything else, right now, I like to play with my grandchildren. Email Ms. Coss

Hi, I'm Mary Ann Cromie and I have been teaching at Kalamazoo Country Day School since 1984. I began the tutorial program here for children who needed extra support in reading, spelling, and writing. It has been a most rewarding part of my life. Being a reading teacher, I enjoy reading many different forms of literature, including poetry, novels, fiction and non-fiction. I love keeping in touch with my former students and hearing how well they are performing in their new endeavors. I treasure my four grandchildren and find their new experiences, usually, most delightful. Biking, walking, and cross country skiing are my favorite sports. Email Mrs. Cromie

I am Mrs Hovestadt, the 8th grade writing teacher and middle school tutor. I have been teaching at Kalamazoo Country Day School a long time. I taught second grade for six years, and then accepted the opportunity to tutor middle school students. I am now teaching a writing class, as well. Working with my colleagues to enrich the writing curriculum has become my new hobby. When I am not engaged in thoughts of my profession, I am enjoying time with my family, especially my grandchildren. Wherever I am, I try to keep my sense of humor on the front burner. Many count on me to make them laugh. A colleague recently said, "You always find humor in life. You are so grounded in what is truly important in life - family, friends and beliefs." Email Mrs. Hovestadt

Hi, I'm Mrs. Kava, the third grade teacher. This will be my eleventh year teaching third grade at Kalamazoo Country Day School. I also worked in our preschool for about three years while attending Western Michigan University. I have two children at KCDS -- a third grader and a first grader. In my free time I enjoy shopping, home decorating, reading, fitness yoga, walking, watching my son practice Tae Kwon Do and my daughter dance, and spending time with my wonderful family and friends. Email Mrs. Kava

My name is Mr. Knoll and I teach 7 th grade Writing and 8 th grade Humanities at Kalamazoo Country Day School. I have a number of hobbies including bird watching, fly fishing, photography and reading. I enjoy all types of books, but I mostly read non-fiction and spiritual books. I am also a big sports fan and I enjoy football and basketball. I love the Pistons and, unfortunately, I am also a Lions fan. I have lived in Michigan, California and Guatemala. I enjoy traveling and have been to many different countries. I am married and have two cats. Email Mr. Knoll

My name is Mrs. Kramer and I teach Kindergarten at Kalamazoo Country Day School. In my spare time I like to read mysteries and stories about history. I enjoy working in my yard, sewing, boating, walking and spending time with my family.Email Mrs. Kramer

My name is Mrs. Kucera. I teach Physical Education as well as work as the Athletic Director. I currently hold my Elementary Education Certification with an emphasis in Science and Health. I am pursuing my Masters degree in Physical Education at Western Michigan University. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my husband and friends, going to the gym, shopping and baking. Email Mrs. Kucera

My name is Miss Lockwood. I have been teaching Band at Kalamazoo Country Day since 1991. When I can find the time, I enjoy camping, being exposed to new experiences and cultures through travel, in-depth Bible studies, and working on things related to music: performing, arranging, improving my musical skills, etc…I have a terrible addiction to NPR and WTTW. My favorite sport teams are: 1) anything MSU, 2) any team that is an opponent of U of M, and 3) the Detroit Tigers. My musical tastes tend to be extremely large and diverse. I tend to have a low tolerance for sappy and angry -tunes that seem hung up on expressing strange and abusive behavior.Email Miss Lockwood

Hi! My name is Mrs. Lycan. I am the first grade teacher here at Kalamazoo Country Day School. I absolutely love working with children! We are always moving and in constant motion. Children, especially the younger ones that I work with, keep me grounded and remind me of the simple and fun things in life, like watching the clouds go by. Outside of my teaching responsibilities, I enjoy being a mom to my two children. The Lycan family can usually be found at some type of sporting event, either competing themselves or supporting others. I love being outside, enjoying life. Email Mrs. Lycan

I am David Mattison, I teach computers in grades K through 8th and also am the Technology Coordinator at KCDS. This is my second year at KCDS, however this will be my seventeenth year teaching. I taught computers, middle school math and fifth grade at a K through 8th grade school in Connecticut for twelve years. Most recently, I taught computers and middle school for two and a half years at a Middle School in Benton Harbor. I am an avid New York Yankee and UConn Basketball fan. In my spare time I enjoy playing golf, tennis and sailing. Email Mr. Mattison

¡Buenas! I am Maestra Molitor, and I am the Spanish Teacher for the 1st - 8th grades here at KCDS. I have traveled far and wide in my life so far, including many Spanish-speaking countries (Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Spain, Honduras, and Mexico). In fact, before coming to teach here, I lived and worked in Costa Rica for a year. My passion is for the outdoors, and I love to kayak, fish, and camp. I love to read and I adore a good cup of tea, either alone with my thoughts or over a good conversation with a friend. Email Miss Molitor

My name is Mrs. Stannard-Letcher and I teach Kindergarten. When I am not teaching, I like to go for long rides on my bike, work out at Bronson Athletic Club, and read. I like Michigan State's football and basketball teams, and the New York Yankees. In addition, in the summer time, I spend a lot of my time in my garden, and boating on the lake. In the winter time, I love to go see different kinds of plays and musicals. Email Mrs. Stannard-Letcher

My name is Mr. Steele and I enjoy riding my motorcycle, collecting wine, and living in downtown Kalamazoo. My favorite sports team is "the only sports team, the Detroit Red Wings." I have been teaching at Kalamazoo Country Day for 19 years. I like all kinds of music, especially The Dave Matthews Band. Email Mr. Steele

I am Mrs. Street and I teach fifth grade. My son, David, is a student here at KCDS. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, scrapbooking, golfing, and traveling. I am an avid sports fan, especially when it comes to Notre Dame football. The fall is my favorite time of year. Go Irish! Email Ms. Street

Hi, I am Kathy Willhite. I am the School's Librarian. I enjoy reading (of course), quilting, and golfing. My favorite color is yellow. This is my tenth year at KCDS. Email Mrs. Willhite