Our Team
KIRSTEN FILIBERTO
Executive Director
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MAT in Elementary Education
BS Communications
VA State teaching license
Enrolled in CGMS for certification
Certified CLASS observer: Infant
Certified CLASS observer: Toddler
Certified CLASS observer: PreK
15 years of teaching experience
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
Enrolled in CGMS for certification
Certified CLASS observer: Infant
Certified CLASS observer: Toddler
Certified CLASS observer: PreK
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 & Community Coordinator
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NAMC certified infants and toddlers
CGMS certification in process
Teaching infants since 1997
10 years of teaching Montessori education
SAVANNA HANSEN
Lead Nido Guide
BRITTANY
WEEKS
Pre-Primary Lead Guide
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Enrolling in CGMS for certification
1 year of Montessori experience
LIZZY
BOOTH
LAUREN BRANTLEY
Pre-Primary Lead Guide
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REBECCA OSORIO
Primary Lead Guide
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Bachelor’s in Elementary Education
Master’s in Educational Leadership
KIERSTEN FRANCIS
Primary Lead Guide
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CGMS certified in early childhood
Certified in Herbology
5 years teaching experience
4 years Montessori experience
Assistant Teachers & Teaching Aides
Our assistants receive ongoing Montessori training through coaching and mentoring from our administration and our lead teachers.
Pets
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
Jennifer Bolger
Treasurer
Sutton Tinsley
General Member
Emily Barker
Geralyn Fortney
Michael Levens
Nancy McAndrew