Site Supervisor: Miss Abby Lucas
Site Phone: 317.650.3352 (Supervisor may not be available during site hours)
CenterGrove@HoneyGroveEducation.com
Program Support: Emma Gerber (Emma@HoneyGroveEducation.com)
I have been working for Honey Grove since 2014. During my time here at Honey Grove, I have worked at Center Grove, Maple Grove, Pleasant Grove, and Sugar Grove. I am making a full circle and am now the Site Supervisor here at Center Grove Elementary School. I am so excited for the upcoming school year. I have had many amazing mentors to prepare and support me in this roll. One of my biggest hobbies is collecting vinyl records. I love digging around antique stores and flea markets looking for a great album. I also am a huge Disney fan! I am very involved with my church, where you can find me can either playing the keyboard, singing or helping out in the preschool classes. I graduated from Whiteland Community High School in 2014. I have many goals for this upcoming school year.
My goal in this position is to create a safe positive environment for our students. I want them to look back on their time at Honey Grove and remember how much fun they had, and memories made. I am so excited to know all of you and your kiddos!
“I’ll be there someday; I can go the distance. I will find my way if I can be strong. I know every mile will be worth my while. When I go the distance, I’ll be right where I belong”- Hercules
Site Supervisor: Matt Fortner
Site Phone: 317.560.1604 (Supervisor may not be available for long discussion during site hours)
MapleGrove@HoneyGroveEducation.com
Program Support: Amanda Ford (AFord@HoneyGroveEducation.com)
Mr. Matt was born and raised in Mooresville, IN graduating from Mooresville High School in 2010. After graduation, he attended the University of Indianapolis and holds a Bachelor’s in Sociology with a Minor in Youth and Child Development. Honey Grove was lucky enough to have Matt join our team in March 2020 after several years of experience working with school-aged students. Matt enjoys spending time with friends and family, anything sports-related, going to the gym, eating, and spending time with his wife of 3 years. Matt loves the connections and relationships built during out of school time between staff and students. He believes the flexibility of programming helps set apart out of school time. It gives him great joy to see how impactful out of school programs can have on children, for life.
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Site Supervisor: Miss Gretchen Schafer
Site Phone: 317.650.3257 (Supervisor may not be able to have long discussions during site hours)
NorthGrove@HoneyGroveEducation.com
Program Support: Victoria Fahrenkamp (Tori@HoneyGroveEducation.com)
Hello! My name is Miss Gretchen and I joined the Honey Grove team in February of 2018. I started my Honey Grove journey at Maple Grove as the Assistant Site Supervisor and then transitioned to North Grove as the Site Supervisor. I have absolutely loved my time here at Honey Grove, and I hope to be here for years to come! Before working at Honey Grove, I’ve been involved with children in camps and other before & after school programs. Being able to work with kids as long as I have has given me many learning opportunities from various childhood development trainings, first aid, CPR, and to be able to attend different conferences around the state and the country. I truly enjoy working and interacting with children, all the while making a difference in their lives. I am originally from the south side of Indianapolis and graduated from Roncalli High School. After graduation, I studied secondary education and mathematics at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College before moving back to Indianapolis to study elementary education at Ivy Tech. I am a huge Disney enthusiast, an avid reader, extremely organized, crafty, and love to do puzzles whenever I can find free time. I am also a big animal lover as I have two dogs and three cats that I love! My goal for the program at North Grove is for kids to come to an environment where they express their creativity, feel included, and have fun!
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Site Supervisor: Alex Morton
Site Phone: 317.560.0087
PleasantGrove@HoneyGroveEducation.com
Program Support: Victoria Fahrenkamp (Tori@HoneyGroveEducation.com)
Mr Alex Joined the Honey Grove family in 2017 and has been a very enthusiastic addition to the program and team. Alex has been serving youth and communities since 2015 in various camps and national community service. Much of his work experience with youth came from serving through Americorps at Joseph Pfeifer Kiwanis Camp in Little Rock, Arkansas living year round with youth in a camp setting while leading at-risk youth. Currently Alex is living with his family in Franklin and will be working at Pleasant Grove Elementary. If you are lucky you will always catch Mr. Alex with a yoyo in his pocket which he will gladly demonstrate his super yoyo powers. Yes he can walk the dog.
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Site Supervisor: Miss Kayla Tinkle
Site Phone: 317.560.0981 (Supervisor may not be able to have long discussions during site hours)
SugarGrove@HoneyGroveEducation.com
Program Support: Alyssa Schaler (AHart@HoneyGroveEducation.com)
Miss Kayla began her career at Honey Grove in August of 2015 at Maple Grove Elementary and North Grove Elementary as a Teacher Assistant. Over the past year, Kayla has transitioned to Sugar Grove and transitioned into Site Supervisor position at the end of the 2016-17 school year. Miss Kayla has her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Indianapolis, and currently lives in the Greenwood area with her best friend! Kayla has two sisters, one brother, and nieces and nephews! She has two dogs (Sadie and Diesel), and loves the outdoors! Miss Kayla’s goal for her program is to create a fun and safe environment for students to express their creativity, playfulness! Kayla strives to make all students feel included part of a “school family” both in the SG before and after school program.
Site Supervisor: Mr. James Fahrenkamp
Site Phone: 317-750-0131
Site Email: WalnutGrove@HoneyGroveEducation.com
Program Support: Emma Gerber (Emma@HoneyGroveEducation.com)
Mr. James was born and raised in Indianapolis, IN before relocating and graduating from Center Grove High School. With Honey Grove since 2015, James has experience in multiple positions and is well-known amongst several different schools. James is currently enrolled at the University of Phoenix working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management which will be completed in January 2021. Personally, James lives in the Franklin area with his wife (Tori), sons JJ (3) and Jax (1), and incredible siblings Jory and Camryn who help to keep things fun! James enjoys reading, video games, and going to new places! James loves meeting new people, building relationships, teaching new life skills, and making people smile.
We will be capping the number of students allotted to attend out program this year due to COVID. Please note, not all schools have reached the cap. Please fill out the quick form below and a Honey Grove Rep will reach out to let you know if we have an opening for your child. We appreciate your understanding.
Honey Grove Before and After School Care: Waitlist
Once registered, you must wait a full 2 business days to attend the program.
Honey Grove will not be providing after school care for the 2020-21 school year due to COVID and limited spaces.
Weather Emergencies
Two Hour Delay: Honey Grove is still in session and opens at normal time.
Two Hour Delay turns into a cancellation: Child must be picked up no later than 10am.
School is Cancelled: Honey Grove is NOT in session.
School is Cancelled during school hours (early dismissal): Aftercare will NOT be provided.
Honey Grove will always put updates on our Facebook Page ASAP.