Faculty and Staff


Welcome, Faculty and Staff

This is your one-stop-shop for the information you need as an employee of Interlochen Center for the Arts. Here, you can access resources such as the employee handbook, benefits and policies, dining menu, calendars, research, newsletters, brand guidelines, and more. You can also submit requests to purchasing, safety, maintenance, IT, and complete other functions.

Human Resources

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Recent Communications 🔒

Stay up-to-date on announcements from the President, the Provost, and the HR Newsletter.

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If you need additional assistance, please reach out to our Human Resources department for more information. 

Tifini McClyde

Tifini McClyde-Blythe

Associate Vice President
Human Resources

231.276.7342 231.276.7342 Send Email
Cory Haight

Cory Haight

Senior Human Resources Specialist

231.276.7338 231.276.7338 Send Email
Jennifer Richards

Jennifer Richards, CVA

Director of Customer Service and Volunteers

231.276.7638 231.276.7638 Send Email

Features & News

All Features & News
Stagnitta, dressed in dark blue and carrying a flute, smiles into the camera.
Arts Academy Flute Instructor Nancy Stagnitta joins Paul Simon for North American tour

Stagnitta will perform with a group of nine accomplished musicians, many of whom are Simon’s longtime bandmates.

Claire Collins gazes into the camera on a snowy afternoon.
Space for discovery: Greenacres Project producer Claire Collins draws on journalistic background in working with Arts Academy students

A five-year stint at the Los Angeles Times and experiences interviewing people from society’s outskirts have made Collins a compassionate, detail-oriented filmmaker.

Online Creative Writing Private Lessons
What students are saying about online creative writing certificates

From a supportive community to expert instructors, here’s what real students loved most about online creative writing courses.

Upcoming Events
All Events
Apr
2

Interlochen in Town Presents: Community Night at the State — Amadeus

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 - 7 p.m. ET

Traverse City State Theatre Adults $10; Students $6 (FREE for Interlochen Arts Academy students)

Apr
2

Music, Academy Student

Music Recital

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Music Center 1010 FREE, no tickets required

Apr
2

Music, Academy Faculty

Faculty Recital: Dr. Ty Chiko, baritone

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 - 7:30 p.m. ET

Dendrinos Chapel and Recital Hall FREE, no tickets required