Montessori educators are often referred to as guides rather than teachers, reflecting the distinctive philosophy of the Montessori approach. This term emphasizes their role in facilitating a child's learning journey rather than instructing in a traditional sense. Guides in the Montessori setting prioritize fostering independence, self-directed learning, and a sense of discovery within each child. They serve as mentors, observers, and facilitators, aiming to inspire a lifelong love for learning and exploration. This shift in terminology underscores the focus on empowering students to take an active role in their education, guiding them toward their individualized path of development and growth.
Young Children’s Community Faculty
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Lauren Gallegos
Lead AMI Guide
Bumblebee NIDO
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Julia Hook
Lead AMI Guide
Bumblebee NIDO
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Marisa Peterson
Lead AMI Guide
Hummingbird YCC
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Alejandra Castano Valencia
Lead AMI Guide
Bluebird YCC
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Megan Sutton
Lead AMI Guide
Chickadee YCC
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Olivia Dengah
Assistant Guide
Chickadee YCC
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Sanja Aleksovska
Assistant Guide
Bluebird YCC
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Catherine Jones
Support Assistant
YCC Aftercare -
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Johanna "YoYo" Winkel
Support Assistant
YCC Aftercare
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Erika Weaver
Faculty Mentor
YCC Level
Primary Faculty
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Koral Walters
Lead AMI Guide
Red Fox Primary
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Ella Lee
Assistant Guide
Red Fox Primary
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Johanna "YoYo" Winkel
Assistant Guide
Red Fox Primary
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Morgan Sampson
Lead AMI Guide
Golden Eagle Primary
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Diana Roque
Assistant Guide
Golden Eagle Primary
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Ajedrea Silvestre
Primary & Elementary Aftercare
Bilingual Support Assistant
Elementary Faculty
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Madhavi Patki
Lead AMI Guide
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Kyle Phibbs
Assistant Guide
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Angelarose Maeding
Assistant Guide
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Jo McMahan
Reading Specialist
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Joni Perry
AMI Pedagogical Consultant
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Maureen Lawry
Volunteer Art Instructor
Middle School Faculty
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Amanda Stone-Norton
Montessori Guide
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Julia Ogden
Spanish Guide
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Amy Scanes-Wolfe
Farm Guide
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Kat Shirley
Art Guide
Administration & Leadership
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Kamryn Melrose
Office Administrator & Registrar
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![A young woman with wavy brown hair smiling at the camera in a pumpkin patch at sunset.]()
Ariana Brents
Director of Operations
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Maddie Stephens
Marketing & After-School Administrator
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Erika Magrisse
Community Engagement Coordinator
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James Evig
Facilities Management
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Julia Hook
Childcare Director & Infant Program Supervisor
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Marlene Evans
School Nurse
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Mike Rosol
Community Bee Mentor
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Amanda Stone-Norton
Middle School Director
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Madhavi Patki
Advancement & Community Partnerships Lead
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Jeffrey Friedman
Assistant Head of School
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Lauren Franchek
Head of School
