Santa Joe Slifer and Mrs. Claus (Geanie) Raleigh, NC

Santa Joe and Geanie began their “Jolly Ol’ Elf and Mrs. C.” appearances in 2006 for Duke Children’s Hospital. This is a continuing commitment through the Duke Ministry of their church. They have earned their Masters' Degrees in Santa Claus from the International University of Santa Claus. They have attended several state, regional, national and international Santa conventions. Santa Joe is a graduate of the Saint Nicholas Institute in Detroit, MI.  Geanie has her Master’s Degree in Elementary Education with 40 years’ experience in both the classroom as well as over a decade as Instructional Resource Teacher working with teachers and in curriculum development. Appearances include lighting the tree on Capitol Square with the Governor of North Carolina as well as several homeowners’ associations, private schools, the Governor Morehead School for the Blind, and company events. Home visits are very special to us, most especially, but certainly not exclusively, with seriously ill children and their families....a few minutes of "Happy" can be therapeutic!!!