JAMM Board Members
Catherine Wilkins- President has been active in the Juneau musical community for many years. A cellist, she has played with the Juneau Symphony, the Bach Society, Juneau Lyric Opera, the Amalga Chamber Orchestra, and other groups. In addition, founded the Juneau Cello Choir. She served on the Juneau Symphony Board of Directors and has been on the JAMM Board since 2019. Catherine was raised in a musical family, with both parents professional musicians. She played the piano and sang in church choir from a young age, switching to the cello when she was 8 years old. She also had early exposure to management of non-profit organizations, as her father was the founder and musical director of the Pittsburgh Oratorio Society. Catherine is a firm believer in the value of a musical education and the importance of music in enriching the human experience.
Catherine recently retired from her position as a construction project manager and architect, having worked for the city, state, and federal governments over the course of her career.
Annie Calkins- Vice President has lived in Alaska since 1972 and has worked as Curriculum Director for the Aleutian Region School District, Language Arts and Fine Arts Specialist for the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, and Assistant Superintendent of Schools for the Juneau School District. Annie is a founder of the Alaska Arts Education Consortium. She served on the Alaska State Museum Board, Governor’s Commission on Children and Youth, Alaska State Board of Education and was President of the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council. Annie has been the External Evaluator of over 50 grants in the last decade. Currently she is the Facilitator of the Alaska State Council on the Arts New Visions program, working with seven districts across the state to increase arts learning for all students. Annie has been involved with the JAMM program from its inception, as an informal advisor.
Reggie Schapp- Treasurer
Jetta Whittacker- Secretary works for the State of Alaska on Medicaid programs serving seniors and people with disabilities. A product of SE Alaska's public school music program long ago, she still plays oboe with the Juneau Symphony and other local groups.
Jan McPhetres joined the board in 2017. She is a retired early childhood educator who believes that music is an important part of every child's development. JAMM provides the opportunity for ALL students to experience music in a positive environment.
Stephanie Hoag joined the JAMM board in 2020. A retired Juneau School District administrator, she works part time as an evaluator of after-school programs and is an experienced grantwriter.
Sarah Dolan- Auke Bay Elementary Parent Representative
Adrianne Schwartz- Riverbend Elementary Parent Representative
Shelby Wellard- Glacier Valley Elementary Parent Representative
Catherine recently retired from her position as a construction project manager and architect, having worked for the city, state, and federal governments over the course of her career.
Annie Calkins- Vice President has lived in Alaska since 1972 and has worked as Curriculum Director for the Aleutian Region School District, Language Arts and Fine Arts Specialist for the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, and Assistant Superintendent of Schools for the Juneau School District. Annie is a founder of the Alaska Arts Education Consortium. She served on the Alaska State Museum Board, Governor’s Commission on Children and Youth, Alaska State Board of Education and was President of the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council. Annie has been the External Evaluator of over 50 grants in the last decade. Currently she is the Facilitator of the Alaska State Council on the Arts New Visions program, working with seven districts across the state to increase arts learning for all students. Annie has been involved with the JAMM program from its inception, as an informal advisor.
Reggie Schapp- Treasurer
Jetta Whittacker- Secretary works for the State of Alaska on Medicaid programs serving seniors and people with disabilities. A product of SE Alaska's public school music program long ago, she still plays oboe with the Juneau Symphony and other local groups.
Jan McPhetres joined the board in 2017. She is a retired early childhood educator who believes that music is an important part of every child's development. JAMM provides the opportunity for ALL students to experience music in a positive environment.
Stephanie Hoag joined the JAMM board in 2020. A retired Juneau School District administrator, she works part time as an evaluator of after-school programs and is an experienced grantwriter.
Sarah Dolan- Auke Bay Elementary Parent Representative
Adrianne Schwartz- Riverbend Elementary Parent Representative
Shelby Wellard- Glacier Valley Elementary Parent Representative