FACULTY & STAFF

Head of School

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Arts in Political Economics,
Williams College, Williamstown, MA

• Master’s Degree in Independent School Leadership, Columbia University, Klingenstein Center, New York City, NY

IN MY FREE TIME…
Bike, golf, ski and cook, Swim in the Michigan lakes with my boys, Read in a hammock

Primary Director

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

• Infant/Toddler Montessori Certification, Seton Montessori Institute, Clarendon Hills, IL

• Early Childhood Montessori Certification, Adrian Dominican Montessori Teacher Education Institute, Adrian, MI

• Lower Elementary Montessori Certification, North American Montessori Center

IN MY FREE TIME…
Spend time with my family, Read

Admissions Director

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI

• Montessori Early Childhood Credential, Adrian Dominican Montessori Teacher Education Institute, Adrian, MI

IN MY FREE TIME…
Biking, walking, weight training, nature, sports and reading.

Administrative Assistant

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Arts, Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI

• Montessori Para-Professional Certification,
Michigan Montessori Teacher Education Center, Waterford, MI

IN MY FREE TIME…
Read, Knit, Volunteer and attend programs at the Toledo Museum of Art

Director of Auxiliary Programs

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with an Endorsement in Gifted and Talented Students, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL

• Master of Arts in Learning Disabilities, Madonna University, Livonia, MI

IN MY FREE TIME…
Spend time with family and friends, Camp with family in our 5th wheel at our property up north, Swim with my kids and grandkids in our pool

Director of Business and Finance

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelors of Business Administration, Accounting and Finance, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

IN MY FREE TIME…
Spending time with family, Cooking, Golf

Elementary Director

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Arts in Child Development, Tufts University, Medford, MA

• Master of Science in Elementary Education, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

• Michigan Professional K-8 Teaching Certificate with English as a Second Language Endorsement

IN MY FREE TIME…
Go to the theatre, Travel with my family, Relax by the nearest lake/river/ocean, Catch up on highbrow and lowbrow TV shows

Preschool Teacher

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Arts in Theatre & Speech Communications, Siena Heights University, Adrian, MI

• Montessori Early Childhood Credential, Adrian Dominican Montessori Teacher Training Institute, Adrian, MI

IN MY FREE TIME…
Spend time at the lake, Gardening and cooking, Travel with family

Preschool Teacher

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Masters in Technology, The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

• Montessori Primary Certification, Collin College, Dallas, TX

IN MY FREE TIME…
Running a 5K, Cooking, Playing outdoor games with my children

Preschool Teacher

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Madras University, India

• American Montessori Society, Early Childhood

IN MY FREE TIME…
Spend time with my family and travel to new places, Read mystery fiction books, Solve crossword puzzles and other word games

Preschool Teacher

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Physics, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea

IN MY FREE TIME…
Spending time in nature, Reading, Playing tennis, Cooking new recipes

Support Staff

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Child Care Provider License

IN MY FREE TIME…
Reading, Writing screenplays, Listening to all genres of music and Walking my dog

Toddler Teacher

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art and Design, Grand Valley University, Allendale, MI

• Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education, Eastern Michigan University ,Ypsilanti, MI

• American Montessori Society Credential — Infant/Toddler

• Seton Montessori Institute, Clarendon Hills, IL

IN MY FREE TIME…
Painting, drawing, running and baking pies, Being in the garden and taking care of my chickens, DIY house projects

Toddler Teacher

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Art Education, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

• Infant/Toddler Teacher Associate Certification, Center for Guided Montessori Studies, Tampa, FL

IN MY FREE TIME…

Spend time with my three boys, Make quilts and bags, Be outdoors

Preschool Teacher

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Computer Programming and Database Certification, Chihuahua, Mexico

• C & S Technical Translations, Translator and Editor, San Diego, CA

• Early Childhood Montessori Education Certification, Adrian Dominican Montessori Teacher Education Institute

IN MY FREE TIME…
Spend time with family and friends, Travel to new places, Take long walks by the ocean, Dancing, cooking and entertaining

Toddler Teacher

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Associate in Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education, Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI

• Associate and Advanced Associate Degree in Child Development, Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI

• Montessori Certification in Early Childhood

IN MY FREE TIME…
Spending time with family, Kayaking and anything in nature, Pilates and yoga

Toddler Teacher

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Fine Arts, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

IN MY FREE TIME…
Hang out with her daughter, Hike and bike ride, Visit art galleries & museums

Toddler Teacher

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Arts in Biology with a focus in Environmental Studies, Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo, MI

IN MY FREE TIME…
Cook new recipes, Go birdwatching, Paint

Toddler Teacher

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Early Childhood Education, Penn Foster, Scottsdale, AZ (currently enrolled)

IN MY FREE TIME…

I love to be outdoors in nature, making crafts, and spending time with friends and family.

Young 5 & Kindergarten Teacher

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Medical Student, Universidad de la Republica, Uruguay

• Montessori Early Childhood Credential, Adrian Dominican Montessori Teacher Education Institute, Adrian, MI

IN MY FREE TIME…
Go camping with family, Swim with my children, Spend time with friends

Learning Specialist

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Arts in Education, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

• Master in Educational Studies, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

IN MY FREE TIME…
Reading Fiction, Getting out and about in Ann Arbor, Michigan Sports!

Young 5 & Kindergarten Teacher

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Arts in Communications University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC

• Master of Arts in Elementary Education Piedmont College, Athens, GA

IN MY FREE TIME…
Run and work out, Read, Thrift, and Spend time with my family and daughter

Grades 3-4 Teacher

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

• Master of Education Degree, Chaminade University, Honolulu, HI

• Michigan Professional K-8 Teaching Certificate with Social Studies Endorsement

• American Montessori Elementary 1 Credential

• Montessori Model United Nations, Certified Advisor

IN MY FREE TIME…
Spend time with my family, Read, Think of new project ideas for my students

Grades 1-2 Teacher

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

• Masters of Arts in Educational Studies, University of Michigan School of Education, Ann Arbor, MI

IN MY FREE TIME…
Spending time with my family and friends, Cooking, Baking, Reading, and Taking my dog, Bentley, to play fetch

Grades 3-4 Teacher

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Arts - English, University of Portland, Portland, OR

• Masters in Instruction and Curriculum, Bay Area Teacher Training Institute/University of the Pacific

IN MY FREE TIME…
Explore life with my husband, daughters and dog, Play lots of sports - especially soccer, Create art - draw, paint, sculpt, and build

Young 5 & Kindergarten Teacher

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Adrian College, Adrian, MI

• Early Childhood Montessori Certification, Adrian Dominican Montessori Teacher Education Institute, Adrian, MI

• American Montessori Society Montessori Credential

• Anti-Bias, Anti-Racist Certificate

IN MY FREE TIME…
Read, Read, Read!, Garden, Practice yoga

Grades 3-4 Teacher

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Aviation Administration with a Minor in Business & Administration, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

• Masters in Healthcare Business Administration, Cleary University, Howell, MI

IN MY FREE TIME…
Game programming, Playing hockey, Teaching human dissection

Grades 3-4 Teacher

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering with a Minor in Art History, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

• Montessori Certification 6 – 12, Michigan Montessori Teacher Education Center and Center for Montessori Teacher Education, New York

IN MY FREE TIME…
Reading, Gardening, Artwork, Organizing

Grades 1-2 Teacher

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Kenyon College, Gambier, OH

• Master of Education, Loyola University Maryland, Baltimore, MD

• AMI Elementary Montessori Certification, Montessori Institute of Milwaukee, WI

• Yoga Teaching Certification, Tiny Buddha Yoga, Ann Arbor, MI

IN MY FREE TIME…
Practice yoga, Cook and bake, Attend live music and theater productions

Grades 5-6 Teacher

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Arts, Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI

• Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction, Adams State University, Alamosa, CO

• STEM Certification, NASA/Columbia College, NY

• Environmental Educator Certification, Michigan Alliance for Environmental and Outdoor Education

• Michigan Professional Teaching Certification with Biology and Spanish Endorsements

• American Montessori Society — Elementary 1 Certification

• Montessori Model United Nations, Certified Advisor

IN MY FREE TIME…
Spend time with my family and dogs, Work in my garden, Watch movies

Grades 1-2 Teacher

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelors in Business Administration, Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, TX

• Masters in Business Administration, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

IN MY FREE TIME…
Run, Play tennis, and Spend time with my husband and dogs

Grades 5-6 Teacher

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy, Oakland University, Rochester, MI

• Master of Arts, Elementary Education University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

• State of Michigan Elementary Provisional Certificate (K-5) Endorsements: Language Arts and Integrated Science (6-8)

IN MY FREE TIME...
Capoeira, reading, music, cooking and time in nature with my family

Grades 1-2 Teacher

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science Degree, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

• American Montessori Elementary 1 Credential

IN MY FREE TIME…
Read historical fiction books, Crochet, Travel with my family

Support Staff

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Salisbury University, Wicomico County, MD

IN MY FREE TIME…
Avid reader who loves to cook, swim & do water aerobics, Go disc golfing with my partner and dog

Physical Education Teacher

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Health, Bellevue University, Bellevue, NE

• Teaching Certification, Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, IA

IN MY FREE TIME…
Work in my garden, Read, Spend time at the lake

Music Education Teacher

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Arts in Urban Planning, Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA

• Master of Music in Violin Performance, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

• State of Michigan Teaching Certification with Elementary Music Education endorsement

• Suzuki Association of Americas: Certified Violin and Viola Teacher

IN MY FREE TIME…
Spend time with family and our cat, Read books, Play music

Art Education Teacher

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art, Meredith College, Raleigh, NC

• Master of Arts in Art Therapy, The George Washington University, Washington D.C.

• Montessori Lower Elementary Training

IN MY FREE TIME…
Volunteering at SCRAP Creative Reuse shop, Playing fetch and walking with my pooch, Spending time on the lake with friends and family

Media Specialist–Librarian

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Arts in English and Economics, Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA

• Juris Doctor, University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, MI

IN MY FREE TIME…
Sewing and knitting, Reading a great book, Sharing a meal with family or close friends

Spanish Education Teacher

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's in Spanish Language and Literature, ISFD 51, Argentina

• International teacher of Spanish as a foreign language, Universidad de Salamanca, Spain

• Bachelor's in Educational Organization and Management, Universidad Austral, Argentina

IN MY FREE TIME…
Sharing outdoor activities with my husband and three children, Going to the gym, Reading, and Traveling