Our Team
KIRSTEN FILIBERTO
Executive Director
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MAT, Elementary Education
MAT, Special Education
BS, Communications
VA State Teaching License
Center for Guided Montessori Studies: Leadership Program Certified
+15 years of teaching experience
ELIZABETH COLES
TAYLOR WOMACK
Assistant Executive Director
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BA in Elementary and Middle School Education with Math and Algebra 1 Endorsement
VA State Teaching License
+10 years of teaching of teaching experience
Lead Guides / Teachers
Our lead teachers are highly qualified and committed to the Montessori philosophy and the education of each child. We share a common philosophy and approach, which allows us to consistently deliver the highest level of commitment and quality care and education for the community of children.
ERIN ECKLUND
Nido Lead Guide
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CGMS Certified for Early Childhood
NAMC Certified: Infants & Toddlers
11+ Years of Montessori Experience
SAVANNA HANSEN
Nido Lead Guide
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2+ Years of Montessori Experience
Enrolled in CGMS for Early Childhood
LAUREN
STUMP
Pre-Primary Lead Guide
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2+ Years of Montessori Experience
Enrolled in CGMS for Early Childhood
LIZZY
BOOTH
Pre-Primary Lead Guide
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CGMS Certified for Early Childhood
5+ Years of Montessori Experience
EMILY
GIBSON
SARA
HARRIS
Pre-Primary Lead Guide
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2+ Year of Montessori Experience
Enrolled in CGMS for Early Childhood
KATE
SMITH
Primary Lead Guide
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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
6+ years Teaching Experience
5+ Years of Montessori Experience
Enrolled in CGMS for Early Childhood
DE’ANI
MILLER
JANET
TUOHY
Primary Lead Guide
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Enrolled in CGMS for Early Childhood
1+ Year of Montessori Experience
Assistant Teachers & Teaching Aides
Our assistants receive ongoing Montessori training through coaching and mentoring from our administration and our lead teachers.
Board of Directors
"Ensuring success and commitment to our mission."
As a nonprofit, the Board guarantees stability in operations and provides continuity of vision and purpose for our school. The Board is a permanent governing body that sets policy, established priorities and direction.
The Board also includes vital Montessori advisors, including our Executive Director. The full board meets quarterly at a minimum and more often as necessary; all parents and teachers are welcome to attend.
President
Hope Moffa
Vice President
Drew Taylor
Secretary
Emily Barker
Treasurer
Sutton Tinsley
General Member
Jennifer Bolger
Geralyn Fortney
Brianna Haltom
Michael Levens
Nancy McAndrew
Bianca Lovelace