About Us

ABC was founded in 2017 by a small group of stakeholders who recognized the need for affordable child care for elementary-aged students.

We provide three types of programming: ABC After School, Friday Programming, and ABC Summer Camp.

During our programming, students receive academic enrichment & homework help, Art/PE education, and healthy snacks & meals. We have three centers in Driggs, Victor, and Tetonia.

Staff

Hannah Mook

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

With a deep passion for ABC’s mission to provide high-quality, accessible out-of-school programs, Hannah brings over a decade of nonprofit experience, including two years serving on the ABC Board of Directors. Hannah’s background includes roles as Development Director at both Teton Science Schools and Friends of the Teton River. She has also taught various age groups in classrooms and outdoor settings across Jackson and Teton Valley. Hannah holds a BA from Middlebury College and an MBA from Green Mountain College. She lives in Driggs with her husband, two children, a dog, a cat, and twelve chickens. When she’s not working, she’s outside with her family—floating, biking, skiing, sledding - running with friends, or tending to her garden. Her experiences as a mom and active community member fuel her commitment to building programs that truly support all families in Teton Valley.

Ranetta Kinney

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Ranetta Kinney is the Program Coordinator of ABC. With a background in preschool education, birth education and coaching, and program administration, Ranetta has spent the last 20 years working at various nonprofits, public schools, and private educational institutions in Minnesota, Colorado, Jackson, and Teton Valley. In the classroom, Ranetta works to create an environment where students feel loved, safe, supported, and welcome, and she believes that the best learning happens by doing. By engaging students in hands-on experiences and reflection, they can connect things they learn in the classroom to real-world situations. When not at ABC, Ranetta can be found outside with her 4 kids, baking or relaxing with her husband.

Jill Zohner (Johnston)

UPPER ELEMENTARY PROGRAM COORDINATOR & LEAD TEACHER

Jill is ABC's newest full-time employee but started her journey with the Teton Afterschool program ten years ago. She has served as a substitute teacher, paraprofessional, and librarian, and most recently, she served as the 21st Century/Teton Online School Instructor at Teton Middle School. One of her greatest passions is working with students and the children and parents of the ABC program, which brings her immense joy. During her free time, and depending on the incredible seasons of Teton Valley, Jill enjoys spending time skiing, hiking, paddleboarding, traveling, and watching football with her four adult children. As well as her nightly walks and snuggles with her dog, Toothpaste.

Meet the Team

  • Cindy Hansen

    LEAD TEACHER - VICTOR

    Cindy Hansen has been a dedicated member of the school district since 2004, bringing over a decade of experience to her role in education. She started her career as a Title 1 paraprofessional and now she teaches a second grade classroom at Victor Elementary School. She has been the lead teacher at the Victor Center since the fall of 2021. When not at school or ABC, she enjoys reading, writing, and hiking.

  • Annalise Deschenes

    LEAD TEACHER - VICTOR

    Annalise brings a wealth of classroom experience to our program and her care for the students is evident in all she does. She has been with ABC since the fall of 2024 and is a lead teacher for after school in our Victor center. Annalise also teaches third grade at Victor Elementary School.

  • Natalia Astudillo Nañez

    LEAD TEACHER - DRIGGS

  • Aeissa Escobedo

    LEAD TEACHER - FRIDAYS

    Aeissa, also known as Ms. ESSA, has been with ABC since September 2023. Aeissa has a genuine passion for working with children and loves supporting their growth, learning, and development. Her goal is to create a safe, positive, and engaging environment where kids feel encouraged and cared for at ABC! When Aeissa is not at ABC, she enjoys baking, hiking, caring for her ducks, and walking or biking with her dog, Grainger!

  • Kevin Perez

    TEACHER - RUES & FRIDAYS

    Kevin has been with ABC since 2020 when he worked with ABC as part of his senior project. He was drawn to the enriching program and creating a safe place for the kiddos. He sees himself going into early childhood education. Kevin teaches after school at our Victor and Driggs centers and Friday programming. He also works in our summer camp and participated in ABC after school when he was young! When not at ABC, Kevin can be found hiking, swimming in thermal hot springs, serving tables, and spending time with loved ones and family. He also loves animals and plants.

  • Iris Saxer

    TEACHER - VICTOR

  • Lesly Martinez James

    TEACHER - DRIGGS & FRIDAYS

  • Evelyn Paz Garcia

    LEAD TEACHER

Board of Directors

ABC's dedicated board works to implement ABC's strategic plan to provide quality programming that supports the whole child, provides fundraising strategies for long-term sustainability, supports a communications framework to share about our mission, and promotes expanding our programming to better serve children and working families.

Mandy Rockefeller, Board Chair

Elle Shafer, Vice Chair

Susan Hayes, Secretary

Susan Fuller, Treasurer

Angie Godfrey, Board Member & TSD #401 Representative

Yosseline Bances, Board Member

Hillary Rowse, Board Member

Brittany Turner, Board Member

ABC Financials

ABC strives to keep program fees affordable for all Teton Valley families through a diverse funding strategy. A large portion of our funding comes from the annual Tin Cup Challenge, hosted by the Community Foundation of Teton Valley each summer.

ABC aims to maintain tuition fees below 30% of total funding to enhance accessibility and affordability for participants.

Families pay an average of $5 per day for after-school programs and $25 per day for summer camp.