Management Team

Since its founding in 1998, CKMN has been dedicated to enhancing the lives of families by offering on-site dance and yoga programs in daycare centers, nursery schools, and elementary schools. Our programs provide a unique opportunity for children to explore dance and yoga during the day, eliminating the need for families to sacrifice evening or weekend time to engage in extracurricular activities.

We are committed to delivering an age-appropriate curriculum taught by caring, skilled instructors who are passionate about inspiring young minds. Through our FUN, CREATIVE, and POSITIVE approach, we aim to engage children and nurture their growth through movement and mindfulness.

Principal Members

Kate DeBiase, President & Founder

Kate started Creative Kids in 1998. After a successful career in sales and corporate training, Kate transitioned to running Creative Kids Dance & Yoga full-time in 2016. She rapidly grew the business by 274% within a year and expanded her team while teaching more than 30 classes herself. With more than 25 years of experience in teaching and business ownership, Kate has founded Creative Kids Movement Network (CKMN) to expand this vision nationwide.

Kate holds 3 children's yoga certifications, and a certified National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Youth Exercise Specialist.

Alex DeBiase, VP of Business Development

Alex brings a unique blend of more than a decade in operations management and nearly 20 years in sales, including 12 years in the fast-paced medical device industry. Over the years, he’s built a reputation for not just meeting sales goals but consistently surpassing them — earning high-level accolades along the way.

At CKMN, Alex uses his business development experience to create partnerships with national daycare providers that give new franchisees a running start. He has also created a streamlined, practical sales program that helps franchise owners grow their businesses with confidence in their respective territories.

Together, Kate and Alex are building a network of aspiring entrepreneurs and laying the groundwork for future leaders in early childhood education.

Christine Williamson, Training Manager

With Creative Kids since 2009, Chris works with current and new franchisees to train on CKMN's internal systems. She also plays an important role in teaching our class format and structure to new franchisees.

Chris has spent over three decades teaching dance and teaches classes in our Rochester, NY (flagship) territory. She is also a gymnastics coach, and is certified by USA Gymnastics and hold Safe Sport training.

Jessica Bagne, Outreach & Engagement Manager

With Creative Kids since 2012, Jessica leads CKMN's Community Outreach, establishing partnerships to make our programs accessible to underserved and differently abled children in the communities we serve. She also leads our public relations outreach and initiatives.

Jessica also teaches classes in our Rochester, NY (flagship) territory!

Tommy DeBiase, Territory Development / Operations Assistant

Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) Tommy's technical background and experience in business analytics has been invaluable in the development of CKMN's territories.

Tommy also maintains CKMN's databases to ensure seamless integration of all customer interfaces.

Jamie Lee, Digital Marketing Manager

Jamie brings extensive social media marketing experience to CKMN. She leads our digital marketing efforts, working closely with all territory owners to create content that connects with their schools and daycares and engages the families they serve.