Our carefully prepared classrooms are staffed with highly qualified and specially trained staff. Each of our Lead Guides are certified Montessori Lead Guides either through the American Montessori Society (AMS)or Association Montessori International (AMI) in addition to their bachelor’s or master’s degrees. All of our Lead Guides also maintain active memberships with the AMS, AMI, and the Michigan Montessori Society (MMS).
Primary StaffLauren Mogdis - Cedar Classroom Lead Guide
Amy Hirt - Oak Classroom Lead Guide
Helen Keusch - Oak Classroom Assistant
MaKenna Bell - Oak Classroom Assistant and Primary Childcare Lead
Katie Greiner - Oak Classroom Assistant
Alaine Miller - Cedar Classroom Assistant
Olivia Lanphear - Oak Classroom Assistant
Elementary Staff
Mehran Nayeem - Elementary Childcare Assistant
Lucas Miller - Black Walnut Classroom Assistant & Elementary Childcare Lead
School-Wide Classroom StaffSierra O’Connell-Koon - Art Specialist & Administrative Assistant
Jason Byler - Outdoor and Technical Educator
Stella Main - Primary Childcare Assistant
Administrative Staff
Board of DirectorsAs a Michigan 501c3 non-profit organization, The Montessori School is governed by a Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is charged with the ultimate responsibility for financial, legal, and policy decisions for The Montessori School, as outlined in the bylaws. Furthermore, the Board ensures the integrity of Montessori philosophy within the school. Board members serve three-year terms and are appointed at the Annual Meeting in June.
2024/25 Board Members:
Doug Forbes - Board President Katherine White - Board Vice Chair Josh Fitzgibbon - Past Chair David Disser - Treasurer Sarah Avink - Secretary Julie Walker Erin Itawi Emily McDonald Amy Geib Jada Joswick Carrie Yellin |