As the Head of the School, I am proud of the exceptional teachers we have at Monroe Montessori School. Please feel free to contact me. My office hours are 8:00 - 4:30.
Mrs. Moody has been part of the Montessori community since 1992. She graduated from Central Washington University in 1996 with an undergraduate degree in Psychology, Family Studies and Child Development. She received her Montessori Certification from Seattle University in 1997. Mrs. Moody taught the Pre-K/Kindergarten class at Monroe Mon
Mrs. Moody has been part of the Montessori community since 1992. She graduated from Central Washington University in 1996 with an undergraduate degree in Psychology, Family Studies and Child Development. She received her Montessori Certification from Seattle University in 1997. Mrs. Moody taught the Pre-K/Kindergarten class at Monroe Montessori from 2005-2023, while also supervising the Preschool/Kindergarten program. In Fall of 2023, she moved into a full-time administrative role as Director of Monroe Montessori. She enjoys mentoring teachers in the Montessori philosophy and inspiring the young minds of children. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time in her family's cherry orchard in Wenatchee.
Mrs. Stronczek has a bachelor’s degree in human development & Family Studies from Washington State University. For the last 15 years she has worked in social services. Over her career in social services, she has held many positions and has worked with children ranging from toddlers through high school. Before attending college, she worked
Mrs. Stronczek has a bachelor’s degree in human development & Family Studies from Washington State University. For the last 15 years she has worked in social services. Over her career in social services, she has held many positions and has worked with children ranging from toddlers through high school. Before attending college, she worked at Mukilteo Montessori as an assistant teacher in a preschool classroom and really enjoyed the structure and Montessori way! She has two wonderful daughters and her oldest attended Preschool here last year with Ms. Nichol. She loves being a mom, traveling around the PNW and being a COUG!!
Mrs. Winter received her Montessori training at the Montessori Institute Northwest in Portland, OR. She is also a graduate of Loyola University Maryland (M. Ed), Pacific University (B.A.), and Monroe Montessori School (2002)! After Montessori training in 2016, Anika worked at Sunstone Montessori School in Portland, OR as an all-levels sub
Mrs. Winter received her Montessori training at the Montessori Institute Northwest in Portland, OR. She is also a graduate of Loyola University Maryland (M. Ed), Pacific University (B.A.), and Monroe Montessori School (2002)! After Montessori training in 2016, Anika worked at Sunstone Montessori School in Portland, OR as an all-levels substitute, summer camp program developer and teacher, and upper elementary assistant teacher. In 2020, Anika moved back to their hometown of Snohomish and taught upper elementary at Arbor Montessori School in Sammamish. Outside of school, Anika loves to garden, make quilts, hang out with her sheep, and play music with her partner, Drew. Anika is so thrilled to be back at Monroe Montessori School, where her Montessori journey began over 20 years ago.
Mrs. Haworth has called Monroe home for over 20 years and has had the privilege of raising her family here. She has 4 grown children and just last year she became a grandma, welcoming her first grandchild, a little boy. Teaching has always been a passion of hers and she knew from a very young age that she wanted to be a teacher. Mrs. Haw
Mrs. Haworth has called Monroe home for over 20 years and has had the privilege of raising her family here. She has 4 grown children and just last year she became a grandma, welcoming her first grandchild, a little boy. Teaching has always been a passion of hers and she knew from a very young age that she wanted to be a teacher. Mrs. Haworth had the amazing opportunity to teach preschool through elementary aged students for over 15 years. She has a bachelor’s degree in Elementary education, and recently received her master’s degree in Elementary Literacy. She is currently enrolled and pursuing her Montessori certification. She is very excited to be a part of Monroe Montessori.
Mrs. Skvarch received her BA in Elementary Education through Western Washington University and holds her MA in Curriculum and Instruction through WGU. She completed her Montessori Certification through NAMC for ages 6-9 (Lower Elementary). Mrs. S has worked in many positions with all grades ranging from preschool to 12th grade while in a
Mrs. Skvarch received her BA in Elementary Education through Western Washington University and holds her MA in Curriculum and Instruction through WGU. She completed her Montessori Certification through NAMC for ages 6-9 (Lower Elementary). Mrs. S has worked in many positions with all grades ranging from preschool to 12th grade while in a public-school setting; this providing her with the necessary tools to teach children. In addition to her love of teaching, she enjoys many outdoor activities such as swimming, boating, and camping with her family.
Mrs. Lembke started with Monroe Montessori as a teacher assistant in 2018. She quickly earned her Montessori certificate, became a lead teacher, and earned her BS in Elementary Education. She has been working with children and youth with diverse needs and backgrounds for almost 20 years.
She is married with three children - living in Arlin
Mrs. Lembke started with Monroe Montessori as a teacher assistant in 2018. She quickly earned her Montessori certificate, became a lead teacher, and earned her BS in Elementary Education. She has been working with children and youth with diverse needs and backgrounds for almost 20 years.
She is married with three children - living in Arlington on a small hobby farm with her menagerie of llamas, pigs, goats, rabbits, fowl, and dogs; one of which she is training as a Search and Rescue K9. In her spare time Mrs. Lembke enjoys hiking with her family and volunteering with Search and Rescue.
Mrs. Song is an AMS-Early Childhood Montessori certified teacher and has eight years of Montessori experience. Her son has been in Montessori schools since he was 2.5 years old, and she has expressed that he is her driving force for continuing this journey as a Montessori teacher. After years of teaching and witnessing the positive impa
Mrs. Song is an AMS-Early Childhood Montessori certified teacher and has eight years of Montessori experience. Her son has been in Montessori schools since he was 2.5 years old, and she has expressed that he is her driving force for continuing this journey as a Montessori teacher. After years of teaching and witnessing the positive impact of Montessori education on her own child, she finds the beauty of Montessori’s beliefs and philosophies truly deepens her understanding of each child. Over the years, she has continued to develop a passion for fostering children based on individual needs and guiding them through essential milestones.
Ms. Devine has been leading Montessori classrooms since 1996. She has led both Early Childhood and Toddler classrooms and has taught adult learners at the Bothell based Montessori Education Institute of the Pacific Northwest. Ms. Devine looks forward to each new school year with an eye towards, “What new topics can we discover together?”
Ms. Devine has been leading Montessori classrooms since 1996. She has led both Early Childhood and Toddler classrooms and has taught adult learners at the Bothell based Montessori Education Institute of the Pacific Northwest. Ms. Devine looks forward to each new school year with an eye towards, “What new topics can we discover together?” And “What will I learn about the education process that will best guide the students in my care?” According to Ms. Devine, children are the greatest view into the potential of the future, and she is excited to share in this blossoming time in their life! Ms. Devine is a mom of 3, and loves to hike, kayak, read and visit beautiful local places with friends and family.
Ms. Kindig is a mom of two boys and has been a Monroe resident for most of her life. She has worked with children for over eight years and has worked in a Montessori setting for five years.
Ms. Kindig eventually went on to get her Montessori teaching certification. She is excited to continue her teaching career at Monroe Montessori alongs
Ms. Kindig is a mom of two boys and has been a Monroe resident for most of her life. She has worked with children for over eight years and has worked in a Montessori setting for five years.
Ms. Kindig eventually went on to get her Montessori teaching certification. She is excited to continue her teaching career at Monroe Montessori alongside her two boys that attend the school! In her spare time, she enjoys being physically active, music, and spending time with her boys.
Mrs. Hansen began her Montessori teaching journey in 2002. She is an AMS-Early Childhood Montessori certified teacher and taught as a lead until her daughter was born. She has experience working with preschool age through elementary and has provided administrative and teacher support outside the classroom. Mrs. Hansen started out at Monro
Mrs. Hansen began her Montessori teaching journey in 2002. She is an AMS-Early Childhood Montessori certified teacher and taught as a lead until her daughter was born. She has experience working with preschool age through elementary and has provided administrative and teacher support outside the classroom. Mrs. Hansen started out at Monroe Montessori School as a substitute and then went on to receive her Montessori certificate for lower elementary and was a lead. Mrs. Hansen realized how much she missed the 3–6-year-olds and returned to the early childhood classroom.
Ms. Fermin was born in Washington and raised in the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. She has been teaching Spanish since 2009. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism and a master's degree in arts, with a minor in Literature. Ms. Fermin has been working with children for many years and started as an assistant at MMS. She received her Mo
Ms. Fermin was born in Washington and raised in the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. She has been teaching Spanish since 2009. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism and a master's degree in arts, with a minor in Literature. Ms. Fermin has been working with children for many years and started as an assistant at MMS. She received her Montessori teaching certificate so she could become a lead teacher. Ms. Fermin loves to be a teacher, and enjoys watching children grow, learn and develop to their greatest potential. She admires children’s energy, creativity and honesty. To Ms. Fermin, working with kids is fun, and they motivate her to be a better teacher every day. In her free time, she likes to hike, go to the river, take pictures, and enjoy the beautiful nature of the Pacific Northwest!
Mrs. Nunez was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and received her BA in Society, Ethics, and Human Behavior from the University of Washington, Bothell. She holds a TEFL certificate and has experience as a volunteer EAL assistant in elementary classrooms as well as a freelance English tutor. She is new to the Montessori philosophy b
Mrs. Nunez was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and received her BA in Society, Ethics, and Human Behavior from the University of Washington, Bothell. She holds a TEFL certificate and has experience as a volunteer EAL assistant in elementary classrooms as well as a freelance English tutor. She is new to the Montessori philosophy but has really enjoyed her time in the classroom. Mrs. Nunez also loves music and has played the piano since she was five years old. She discovered her passion for teaching by offering piano lessons to students of all ages during college. Her other hobbies include traveling and rock climbing with her husband, cooking, and gardening.
Ms. Meals received a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education with an endorsement in special education. She went on to get her WA state teaching certification and did her student teaching in public school. She came to Monroe Montessori and has been assisting in the elementary program. Ms. Meals stated that she wanted to become a tea
Ms. Meals received a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education with an endorsement in special education. She went on to get her WA state teaching certification and did her student teaching in public school. She came to Monroe Montessori and has been assisting in the elementary program. Ms. Meals stated that she wanted to become a teacher to help inspire the young generation that will one day be our new leaders. Ms. Meals likes the Montessori philosophy and wants to give students learning opportunities that they might not receive other places. She enjoys the outdoors and connecting with nature. When she isn’t outside, she enjoys doing crafts and being creative.
Mrs. McBride has worked as a tutor and a nanny for many years and attended the Elementary program at Monroe Montessori as a child. She received a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the University of Washington with a teaching certification and endorsement in special ed. She loves working with children and watching them progres
Mrs. McBride has worked as a tutor and a nanny for many years and attended the Elementary program at Monroe Montessori as a child. She received a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the University of Washington with a teaching certification and endorsement in special ed. She loves working with children and watching them progress throughout the year. Mrs. McBride is passionate about reading and literacy. She enjoys reading, spending time outdoors, playing video games and spending time with her dog Leo!
Mrs. Anderson has lived in Washington her whole life and grew up in Kirkland. She and her husband have been together for 14 joyful years and are blessed with a bright and spunky 6-year-old daughter. She enjoys spending as much time with her family as possible as well as baking and adventuring in the mountains. This is Mrs. Anderson's 3rd
Mrs. Anderson has lived in Washington her whole life and grew up in Kirkland. She and her husband have been together for 14 joyful years and are blessed with a bright and spunky 6-year-old daughter. She enjoys spending as much time with her family as possible as well as baking and adventuring in the mountains. This is Mrs. Anderson's 3rd year at MMS and spending time in the classroom always puts a smile on her face. There is nothing quite like watching a child as they learn and grow, she stated. She is grateful to be a part of such a great community here at Monroe Montessori and looks forward to a wonderful school year.
Ms. Buzard has worked in the Montessori field for many years. Working with children has always been something she has enjoyed doing. She is happy to continue to pursue teaching as her career. When not at school, she enjoys spending time with her two children. She also enjoys going on adventures with her family and cooking. She has a gr
Ms. Buzard has worked in the Montessori field for many years. Working with children has always been something she has enjoyed doing. She is happy to continue to pursue teaching as her career. When not at school, she enjoys spending time with her two children. She also enjoys going on adventures with her family and cooking. She has a green thumb and loves growing her indoor plant garden! She says, "Watching kids grow as individuals is the best part of my job!"
Mrs. Rogers has worked with children in a preschool environment for 4 years. Prior to that, she was a nanny for 3 children for 6 years. This is her first-year teaching Montessori. Mrs. Rogers and her husband share a kind and gentle 4-year-old daughter, who is thriving at MMS. She earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from Southern
Mrs. Rogers has worked with children in a preschool environment for 4 years. Prior to that, she was a nanny for 3 children for 6 years. This is her first-year teaching Montessori. Mrs. Rogers and her husband share a kind and gentle 4-year-old daughter, who is thriving at MMS. She earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from Southern New Hampshire University, with a focus in new media studies.
Her hobbies include painting, board games, and video games. She enjoys sharing my home with a variety of animals: cats, geckos, rats, a bearded dragon, arthropods, ball pythons, and a 5 1/2-foot boa constrictor named “Sharon from HR”!
Mrs. Jennifer has worked with children most of her life, working at an in-home childcare setting for many years as well as raising her own two children at home for 9 years. She loves being a part of a young child's life while watching them grow and discover the world around them. Mrs. Jennifer currently works with our 18 month-2 year olds
Mrs. Jennifer has worked with children most of her life, working at an in-home childcare setting for many years as well as raising her own two children at home for 9 years. She loves being a part of a young child's life while watching them grow and discover the world around them. Mrs. Jennifer currently works with our 18 month-2 year olds, where she offers the warmth and nurturing needed during this critical stage in development. When Mrs. Jennifer is not at school, she enjoys spending time with her family, camping, taking road trips, and being by the water. She also spends a lot of time watching her kids play sports!
"Hi, I’m Jessica Dank and I am so happy to be a part of the MMS family and more importantly I’m thrilled to be teaching your little ones."
Mrs. Dank moved to Washington in 2022 and lives with her husband of 14 years and their two sons. Her two sons are attending MMS as well this year. In her spare time, she likes to run, paddleboard, cook
"Hi, I’m Jessica Dank and I am so happy to be a part of the MMS family and more importantly I’m thrilled to be teaching your little ones."
Mrs. Dank moved to Washington in 2022 and lives with her husband of 14 years and their two sons. Her two sons are attending MMS as well this year. In her spare time, she likes to run, paddleboard, cook and spend time with her family. They also enjoy traveling a lot! Mrs. Dank always wanted to be a teacher and to make learning fun for kids! She is excited about all of the fun things they have planned in the classroom, and she looks forward to this year.
Over the last five years, Ms. Macy has been an invaluable member of the MMS teacher family, having worked in a variety of classrooms ranging from toddler to upper elementary. She is excited to be working as a lead with our West Campus toddlers. She enjoys watching children discover the world around them and is actively pursuing her degre
Over the last five years, Ms. Macy has been an invaluable member of the MMS teacher family, having worked in a variety of classrooms ranging from toddler to upper elementary. She is excited to be working as a lead with our West Campus toddlers. She enjoys watching children discover the world around them and is actively pursuing her degree in early childhood education. In addition to working with children, Ms. Macy enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, kayaking and snowshoeing with her husband and her dog Finn.
Mrs. Navarro was born in Ecuador, then moved to Mexico when she was 18 years old and lived there for 20 years. While in Mexico, she studied to be an engineer in production processes and worked in the oil industry for many years. Mrs. Navarro moved to Washington 4 years ago and began to work with young children. She has a husband and a 17
Mrs. Navarro was born in Ecuador, then moved to Mexico when she was 18 years old and lived there for 20 years. While in Mexico, she studied to be an engineer in production processes and worked in the oil industry for many years. Mrs. Navarro moved to Washington 4 years ago and began to work with young children. She has a husband and a 17 year old daughter, and in her free time she enjoys skiing and watching movies with her family.
Helen McPeters grew up in the Valley homeschooling and attending alternative school when available, she graduated from Monroe High School and now holds a BA in visual art. She has 10 years experience coaching gymnastics and competitive cheerleading ages 3-18. While she graduated with a BA, her initial college years were devoted to envir
Helen McPeters grew up in the Valley homeschooling and attending alternative school when available, she graduated from Monroe High School and now holds a BA in visual art. She has 10 years experience coaching gymnastics and competitive cheerleading ages 3-18. While she graduated with a BA, her initial college years were devoted to environmental science, biology, ecology, physics and psychology, before realizing the only way to tie every one of her competing interests together. She loves art for the same reasons she loves the Montessori philosophy, because both are vital tools in connecting and supporting every aspect of learning in any field. In her free time she loves more than anything, to be outdoors, drawing and painting, playing and listening to music, writing, acrobatics, and mountaineering.
Jenna holds a master’s degree in early childhood education from Pacific Oaks College and has been in the field of Early Childhood Education since 2007. Over the course of her career Jenna has been an Educator, Early Childhood Consultant, Art Specialist, and Education Coordinator. Jenna has spent most of her career using Reggio-inspired pr
Jenna holds a master’s degree in early childhood education from Pacific Oaks College and has been in the field of Early Childhood Education since 2007. Over the course of her career Jenna has been an Educator, Early Childhood Consultant, Art Specialist, and Education Coordinator. Jenna has spent most of her career using Reggio-inspired practices and arts-based learning curriculum with young children. In 2016 Jenna developed an Early Childhood art curriculum which she is happy to use here at MMS! Jenna joined the MMS staff in 2020 and has two children who attend MMS.
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