Meet the Team
Christopher Gove,
Program Director & JDAI Coordinator
Christopher graduated with a BA in Media Production from Calvin College, gaining experience producing short films, commercials, documentaries, and music videos. He has served as the Media and Technical Director at Central Faith Church in Snohomish, WA and has volunteered as a youth leader. Chris has a passion for teaching and earned his Masters in Teaching through Northwest University in 2023.
Besides managing programming Chris has written original curriculum for classes ranging from Introduction to Filmmaking to advanced deep dive experiences. He is has created camp programs for teens in detention as well as those participating in JDAI programs for court-involved teens.
Christopher strives to help teens combine the acquisition of technical abilities with the necessary social skills collaboration and teamwork needed for successful productions.
Chris lives in Lake Stevens and is a committed husband and father. He enjoys film, history, hiking and mentoring students.
Amber Peterson,
Communications Specialist & Photography Instructor
Amber@Teenstorytellers.org
Amber has been a Social Media and Website Designer for over 5 Years and has experience in Business Development. As a Pulitzer Prize winner in her School at Dallas International of Photographic Studies she then went on to explore New Zealand. She discovered a need for an educator in their Juvenile Detention Rehab center where she obtained a work visa and started working with teens rebuilding their education to gain a diploma. Teaching basic life skills prepares them for success in the future. In her recent education, she has gained experience in Podcasting, editing, promoting businesses, and educating others for their own success.
With her compassion for youth and encouraging them to shoot for the stars, she is excited to be here at Teen Storytellers.
Jon DeYonker, Sound Design Instructor & Tech Systems Supervisor
Jon@teenstorytellers.org
Jon has a background in Audio Engineering and is currently balancing the positions as Tech Director and Youth Pastor at Reach Church in Everett. As the owner of Greater North Productions Jon is a skilled artist with a huge heart for teens.
John's passion for music produciton has added new options for students wanting to write music and soundtracks, some of which can be used in films produced by TSP students.
