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 StaffRanjita Kaur - Primary Coordinator
Megan Johnston - Cedar Room Lead Guide
Lauren Mogdis - Cedar Room Lead Guide (21/22) Juniper Lead Guide (22/23)
Amy Hirt - Classroom Assistant & Summer Lead: Montessori Lead Guide in Training
Teresa Klan - Classroom Assistant
Sean Wilson - Classroom Assistant
Jane Fisher Laing- Classroom Assistant
Gabriel Kerley - Classroom Assistant
Charlotte Phillips - Classroom Assistant
Sydney Dowdell- Classroom Assistant & Summer Spanish SpecialistHanna Tuchenhagen- Classroom AssistantElementary StaffJessica Hagen - Elementary Coordinator, Health & Wellness Specialist, Montessori Lead Guide in Training
Anne Wester - Willow Lead Guide (Lower Elementary)
Jocelyn Clark - Maple Lead Guide (Upper Elementary)
Karen Bildner - Reading Specialist
Wyatt Gettys - Childcare Lead
School-Wide Classroom StaffHal Hobson - Music Specialist
Sierra O’Connell-Koon - Art Specialist
Grace Boote - Substitute Classroom Assistant
Desiree Jirtle - Floating Classroom Assistant
Administrative Staff
Board of DirectorsAs a Michigan 403(b) 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 strategic planning and policy issues for The Montessori School. The board sets policy to be implemented by the administration and staff. Furthermore, the Board ensures the integrity of Montessori philosophy within the school. The Board currently consists of nine members (parents and alumni parents of the school) along with 3 ex-officio members including the Head of School and Business Manager. Board members serve three-year terms. Board terms are staggered and Board members are appointed at the Annual Meeting in May.
The Board holds regular meetings throughout the year. Minutes are on file in the TMS office and are available to members of the parent community upon request. 21/22 School Year Board Members: Drew Worgess, Chair Amy Geib, Vice-chair Sarah Avink, Secretary David Disser, Treasurer Tina Adams Sara Brundage Julie Walker Josh Fitzgibbon |