Teresa Vandermolen
Founder and director. Former elementary teacher with 14 years in after-school care.
Built by a teacher, for real family schedules
About Satchelbrook
Founded in 2012 by Teresa Vandermolen, a second-grade teacher who could not find the kind of after-school care she wanted for her own two children.
A nonprofit with a practical purpose.
Today, Satchelbrook cares for about 120 children each day. We are here for the stretch between the last bell and the end of a parent’s workday, with a dependable pickup routine, people who know the kids, and support that makes home life easier.
We are licensed by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services as a child care center, license 000000. We are fully insured, including our vans.
The people children see every day
A small team with deep school-day experience.
Marcus Ellery-Boone
Site coordinator with a degree in elementary education.
Ruthie Kanatzar
Lead homework helper and retired reading specialist.
Jamal Orsborne
Van driver and recreation lead. Certified CPR and first aid instructor.