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.

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

Amy Stratton, Secretary

Susan Fuller, Treasurer

Elle Shafer, Vice Chair

LeaAnn Gomez, Board Member

Susan Hayes, Board Member

Yosseline Bances, Board Member

Hillary Rowse, Board Member

Brittany Turner, Board Member

Staff

Hannah Mook

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

With a deep passion for ABC's mission of providing high-quality, accessible out-of-school programs for all children in Teton Valley, Hannah served on ABC's Board of Directors from 2022 to 2024. Hannah has a strong foundation in nonprofit leadership, community-building, and fundraising and has over a decade of nonprofit experience. She has taught at the Children's Learning Center in Jackson, led community engagement at Teton Science Schools, and orchestrated fundraising campaigns at Friends of the Teton River. She holds a BA from Middlebury College and an MBA in Sustainable Business from Green Mountain College. Since settling in the Tetons in 2012, Hannah has made Driggs her home with her husband and their two children. Her experiences as a mother have deepened her commitment to ensuring accessible, high-quality childcare for all families. Hannah loves to be outside with her family - floating, biking, sledding, and exploring our beautiful 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.

Meet the Team

  • JILL JOHNSTON

    LEAD TEACHER

    Jill Johnston began her journey with the Teton Afterschool program ten years ago in the early stages of the Teton Afterschool program. She served as a substitute teacher, paraprofessional, and librarian during that time. Currently, she serves as the 21st Century/Teton Online School Instructor at Teton Middle School. One of her greatest passions is working with middle school students and the children and parents of the ABC program, as that is her happy place. During her free time, and depending on the wonderful 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.

  • CINDY HANSEN

    LEAD TEACHER

    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.

  • EVELYN PAZ GARCIA

    LEAD TEACHER

    Evelyn Paz Garcia joined ABC in the fall of 2023 after working as a lead summer camp counselor in Teton Valley for five years. Evelyn developed her love and enthusiasm for children in her early high school years by doing internships at our local elementary schools. Since then, Evelyn has acquired over 8 years of experience leading and assisting in the classroom, currently serving as a Special Education paraprofessional at Teton High School. Evelyn is also pursuing her bachelor's degree in special education with a minor in American Sign Language. When Evelyn isn't teaching, she spends time with her two-year-old daughter.

  • ANNALISE DESCHENES

    LEAD TEACHER

    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.

  • KEVIN PEREZ

    TEACHER

    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.

  • AMERICA PAZ

    TEACHER

    America's commitment to creating a nurturing atmosphere where students feel secure and supported has greatly enhanced the ABC afterschool and Friday programs. America has been with ABC since the fall of 2024 and plans to study education or child psychology in college next year. She teaches after school at our Driggs Center and on Fridays.

  • KK VRABEC

    TEACHER

    KK has been with ABC since the fall of 2024 and teaches after school at our Driggs Center. KK is a Senior in High School and plans to study Early Childhood Care and Education at ISU next year to continue working with more amazing kids.

  • EMERSON BROSZ

    TEACHER

    Emme joined the ABC team in the fall of 2024 and has quickly become an invaluable member of the Victor Center's afterschool program. She works hard to ensure that all ABC students feel safe, supported, and engaged in their learning.

  • AVERY MISKIN

    TEACHER

    Avery joined the ABC teaching team in the winter of 2025. Avery loves working with younger students and creating an engaging atmosphere for children to learn and thrive. Avery teaches after school at our Victor center.