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, and read in a hammock

Advancement Director

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology,
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

• Master of Arts, Wellness Management,
Ball State University, Muncie, IN

• Certificate in Fundraising Management (CFRM)
IUPUI - Fundraising School of Philanthropy

IN MY FREE TIME…
Spend time with my family and friends, watch my four children compete in sports that bring them JOY, "play" outdoors, walk, run, ski and beach

Office Manager

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Special Education, Moderate to Intensive, Ohio University, Athens, OH

• RYT 200 Certified Yoga Instructor

IN MY FREE TIME…
Camping & hiking, traveling, playing with my kids, baking, reading fiction, and gardening

Early Childhood 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, and 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.

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

• Montessori Lower Elementary Training

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, and 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

• AMI Orientation to Adolescent Studies, Train Montessori, Cleveland Heights, OH

• 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, and catch up on highbrow and lowbrow TV shows

Preschool Teacher

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science Home Economics, Kolkata, India

• Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics, Kolkata, India

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

• Montessori Lower Elementary Credential, North American Montessori Center, Vancouver, Canada

IN MY FREE TIME…
Travel and spend time with family and close friends. I love to read and enjoy cooking.

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, and spend time with friends

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, and 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, and playing outdoor games with my children

Young 5 & Kindergarten Teacher

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

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

• Master's of Education with a Montessori Focus, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH (currently enrolled)

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

• Early Childhood Reading Certification, American Montessori Society

• American Montessori Society Montessori Credential

• Anti-Bias, Anti-Racist Certificate

IN MY FREE TIME…
Read, Read, Read!, garden, and practice yoga

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, and cooking new recipes

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, and DIY house projects

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

• 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

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

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, and Michigan sports!

Grades 1 -2 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, and think of new project ideas for my students

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

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, and 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, and 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

• Masters 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 Certified Teacher with a 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, and spend time with my grandkids

Support Staff

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies - Teacher Preparation Program, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX

• M.A.T. in Education - Montessori, Dallas Baptist University, Dallas, TX

• AMS Montessori Elementary I Training, Dallas Baptist UniversityShelton Montessori Training Center, Dallas, TX

 • AMS Montessori Secondary I & II Training, Houston Montessori Center, Houston, TX

IN MY FREE TIME…
Gardening, hanging out with my dog and chickens, making miniatures, crafting with my kids, reading, and scrapbooking

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, Elementary Education and Child Development, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

• Social Studies and Early Childhood Endorsements

• Michigan 18-Hour Continuing K-8 Teaching Certificate

• American Montessori Elementary 1 Credential

IN MY FREE TIME…
Downhill skiing, reading, traveling with my husband, visiting my daughters, and playing with my dogs.

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, and 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, and 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…
Create nature-inspired art, playing fetch and walking with my pooch, spending time on the lake with friends and family

Spanish Education Teacher

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey CEM, Tecnológico de Monterrey, México

• Early Education and Care Certification, Boston, MA

IN MY FREE TIME…
Spend time with my family and friends, work out, ride my bike, cook, and be with my dogs.

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, and sharing a meal with family or close friends