About - Our Faculty

Faculty and Academic Team
The following is a detailed list of all employees, their certification, training and experience. The lead teaching staff are highlighted.

Toddler Program Staff

Lead Teacher of Toddler Program: Cindy Richmond, Toddler Program: Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education; Masters in Deaf Education; NCME/AMS Toddler and Preschool Certification, 16 years of teaching experience. (NCME: National Center for Montessori Education; AMS: American Montessori Society)

Co-teacher in Toddler Program: Staci Ellis, Bachelor of Arts in English, American Montessori Society (AMS) Certified in Infant/Toddler 0-3; 2 years teaching experience.

Preschool Program Staff

Lead Teacher in Preschool Classroom: Marcia Fellows, Bachelor of Arts in Music, AMS (American Montessori Society) certification in administration and 3-6 students; 23 years of teaching experience.

Assistant in Preschool Classroom: Shellie Scott, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, 7 years teaching experience.

Preschool Coordinator and Preschool Lead Teacher: Cindi Stehr, Bachelor of Arts in Biology, AMS (American Montessori Society) certification of 3-6 students, 20 years teaching experience.

Assistant in Preschool Classroom: Mary Jo White, Masters in Education; 9 years teaching experience.

Lead Teacher in Preschool: Toni Vickers: R.N. in Nursing, AMS (American Montessori Society) certification of 3-6 students, over 7 years experience in Montessori teaching, 16 years experience teaching preschool.

Elementary Program Staff

Lead, Co-Teacher in Elementary Classroom (1-3rd grade): Dama Nichols-Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, AMS (American Montessori Society) certification 6-9 students; 11 years teaching experience.

Lead, Co-Teacher in Elementary Classroom (1-3rd grade):
Chelsea Truman- Bachelor of English, AMS (American Montessori Society) certification 6-9 students, 7 years teaching experience.

Lead Teacher in Elementary Classroom (1-3rd grade): Carol Reddington-Bachelor of Science in Math, NCME (National Center for Montessori Education) Montessori certified in 6-9 students; 11 years teaching experience.

Assistant Teacher in Elementary Classroom (1-3rd grade): Vicky Boyd-Licensed nurse; AMS (American Montessori Society) certification in 3-6 students; 9 years teaching experience.

Elementary/Middle School Coordinator and Lead Teacher in Upper Elementary: Lisa Trodd-Masters in Elementary Education; AMS (American Montessori Society) trained in 9-12 students; 18 years teaching experience.

Co-Teacher in Upper Elementary: Brent Payne-Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, AMS (American Montessori Society)certified for 6-9 students; 16 years teaching experience.

Assistant Teacher in Upper Elementary and Technology Coordinator: Janet Lewis-Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, middle school and elementary certified; 9 years teaching experience.

Middle School Staff

Lead Middle School Teacher (traditional instruction) Sherry Cook-Bachelor of Science in Education, middle school certification, 21 years teaching experience.
                  

Specialty Classroom Staff

Ona Gribben-Artist, 5 years experience in private art instruction and art education, including art instruction with special needs students. Montessori alumna. (Art Education)

Rhett Austin-Physical Education Coach; Bachelor of Arts, 4 years teaching and coaching experience.

Lorena Roldan-native Spanish speaker, Bachelor of Arts, 6 years teaching experience. (Preschool Foreign Language)

Christine Silvestre-Bachelor of Arts in Spanish; 5 years teaching experience. (Elementary/Middle School Foreign Language)

Derek Kluz-Bachelor in Musical Art, Bachelor in Music Education; Master in Conducting, 11 years teaching experience. (Elementary and Middle School Music)

Administrative Staff

Michele Scott-Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Early Childhood Education; AMS (American Montessori Society) certification 6-9, 11 years teaching experience, 7 years administration. (Executive Director)

Theresa Fox-Business Manager/Finance: Masters in Business Administration; 16 years experience in accounting/business

Shiela Jones-Receptionist-9 years experience in office management.