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.
Tyler Flickinger
Tech Support, Animation Instructor, Website & Social Media Specialist
Tyler began his journey with Teen Storytellers Project (TSP) as a student in 2019. From the start, it was clear that he had a unique gift in computer science, paired with a positive, team-minded attitude that quickly made him a staff favorite. Even during the challenges of the COVID-19 shutdown, Tyler stayed committed to the program, completing multiple film projects and growing his technical and creative abilities over six years.
After graduating from the program, we were thrilled when Tyler expressed interest in joining the TSP staff. Today, he is an invaluable part of our technical support and instruction teams. Tyler brings not only his deep filmmaking experience but also strong technical skills in game development, 3D animation, video editing, and digital media. His expertise extends to IT and social networking, making him a go-to resource for both classroom instruction and behind-the-scenes operations.
Tyler’s six years of hands-on TSP filmmaking experience, combined with his innovative problem-solving and technical insight, make him a tremendous asset to our organization. He embodies the spirit of growth and mentorship that TSP strives to foster—coming full circle from student to instructor, and now helping to inspire and equip the next generation of storytellers.
Jon has a background in Audio Engineering and brings strong experience in teaching and teen development from his recent position as Youth Pastor at Bright City Church in Everett. As the owner of Greater North Productions, Jon is a skilled artist with a huge heart for teens.
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John's passion for music production has added new options for students wanting to write music and soundtracks, some of which can be used in films produced by TSP students. Jon also applies his talents to TSP's JDAI programming, bringing Music Design to teens in detention at Denney Juvenile Detention Center.
Ashley Pederson
Administrator at Large and
Guest Instructor
Ashley Peterson is the past Director of Educational Programming at Teen Storytellers Project, where she played a key role in developing and leading innovative media arts education for teens. Ashley also developed TSP's student recordkeeping and communication systems. Ashley brought a wealth of professional experience as the former owner of Ashley L Productions, where she specialized in creative storytelling through film and digital media. Coupled with her long history of work with children and teens in a numner of leadership roles, Ashley brought creativity and compassion to her role as director and instructor.
Ashley holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Calvin College, with a minor in Art, which has shaped both her visual style and her commitment to empowering others through creative expression. With her strong background in program leadership and hands-on production, Ashley has left a lasting impact on TSP’s mission to equip young people with technical skills, artistic confidence, and opportunities for meaningful collaboration. Ashley is currently studying at Northwest University in Kirkland to become a liscensed therapist.
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