Meet Our Staff

We have an experienced staff that genuinely cares about each and every child at our ACES After School Programs.

Cathy Hay, Executive Director

Cathy Hay has been teaching kids for over 30 years. In 1994 she began her own gymnastics program and conducted four different programs in Bigfork, Kalispell, Whitefish and Columbia Falls. In 2007 the first afterschool program in Bigfork began under her direction. Today ACES has five programs throughout the valley all partially funded by the 21st Century Community Learning Center grant. Cathy has two grown children and is married to her biggest supporter, Jon!

Corey Hull, Assistant Site Director

Corey comes to us with an extensive background in working with youth in foster care and child development. Corey is married with three children, a 3 year old and two who are enrolled in Bigfork Elementary in 6th and 4rd grade.

Melissa Schnurr

Melissa has a background working as an activities director for Flathead Industries with Special Needs Adults. She works with all ages of ACES kids by providing them with opportunities in Community Service, Cooking, STEM and Outdoor Recreation.  She is also our wonderful cook that prepares all meals and snacks!

Lanny Miller

Lanny has worked for ACES for all of 2017 and 2018.  She is going to school for Early Childhood Development.  She has been a big part of your Kindergarten and 1st grade kids!  She says her purpose is working with children and she is excited to be fulfilling her purpose.