Allie Allen

• Year Appointed: 2020 (began teaching in 2016)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Music in music therapy from Queens University
• Montessori Studies: Graduate of Greensboro Montessori School
• Email: [email protected]

Anna Betina

• Year Appointed: 2017 (began teaching in 2009)
• Graduate Studies: Master's degree in psychology and child psychology from Taurida National V.I. Vernadsky University, Simferopol, Ukraine
• Doctoral Studies: Doctor of Philosophy in pedagogical and age psychology from K.D. Ushynsky South Ukranian National Pedgogical University, Odessa, Ukraine
• Email: [email protected]

Hermelinda "Mely" Diaz

• Year Appointed: 2018
• Undergraduate Students: Early childhood education at Butte College
• Email: [email protected]

Lisa Doe

• Year Appointed: 2020 (began teaching in 1999)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in psychology from Guilford College
• Montessori Credential: Elementary I (ages 6 to 9)
• Email: [email protected]

Mikayla Gunn

• Year Appointed: 2020 (began teaching in 2019)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Marshall University
• Email: [email protected]

Charlene McKee

• Year Appointed: 2014 (began teaching in 2010)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in theatre from Lewis and Clark College; Coursework in early childhood education at Front Range Community College
• Email: [email protected]

Marian Romera

• Year Appointed: 2019 (began teaching in 2016)
• Montessori Experience: Completed assistant teacher training
• Email: [email protected]

Kumiko Sakai

• Year Appointed: 2020 (began teaching in 1992)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor's degree in Japanese literature from Nishogakusha University, Tokyo, Japan
• Montessori Credential: Infant & Toddler (birth to age 3)
• Email: [email protected]

Syeda Ahmed

• Year Appointed: 2016 (began teaching in 1999)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in biology and psychology from University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
• Montessori Credential: Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 to 6)
• Email: [email protected]

Rossana Aranda

• Year Appointed: 2016 (began teaching in 2013)
• Undergraduate Studies: Diploma in office administration from Manpower College, Santiago, Chile
• Email: [email protected]

Isabelle Bangham

• Year Appointed: 1996
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor's degree in educational studies from University of Nice, France
• Montessori Credential: Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 to 6)
• Email: [email protected]

Stacy Cosson

• Year Appointed: 2011 (began teaching in 2003)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in Education in early childhood education from Florida State University
• Montessori Credential: Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 to 6) in progress
• Email: [email protected]

Catherine Froelich

• Year Appointed: 2011 (began teaching in 1990)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in education from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Montessori Credential: Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 to 6)
• Email: [email protected]

Gail Keefe

• Year Appointed: 2014 (began teaching in 1988)
• Undergraduate Studies: Instructional Aide Certificate in early childhood studies from Rappahannock Community College
• Montessori Credential: Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 to 6) in progress
• Email: [email protected]

Jackie Lloyd

• Year Appointed: 2019
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in elementary education from University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Montessori Studies: Graduate of Omni Montessori School
• Email: [email protected]

Maria Maul

• Year Appointed: 2018 (began teaching in 1989)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in early childhood education from Towson University
• Email: [email protected]

Lanae Medley

• Year Appointed: 2017
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Email: [email protected]

Ashby Pettigrew

• Year Appointed: 2016
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in theatre from University of North Carolina at Asheville
• Montessori Credential: Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 to 6) in progress
• Email: [email protected]

Yvette Rivera

• Year Appointed: 2019 (began teaching in 2008)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Cleveland State University
• Montessori Credential: Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 to 6)
• Email: [email protected]

Carmen Romero

• Year Appointed: 2018 (began teaching in 1988)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in psychology from Guilford College
• Montessori Credential: Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 to 6)
• Email: [email protected]

Marcela Tejada

• Year Appointed: 2017 (began teaching in 2001)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in early childhood education from University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
• Email: [email protected]

Kristy Ford

• Year Appointed: 2002
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in elementary education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania
• Montessori Credential: Elementary I (ages 6 – 9)
• Email: [email protected]

Mary Jacobson

• Year Appointed: 1990
• Undergraduate Studies: Psychology at Guilford College
• Montessori Credentials: Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 to 6) and Elementary I (ages 6 to 9)
• Email: [email protected]

Katie Jones

• Year Appointed: 2014 (began teaching in 2001)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in psychology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Graduate Studies: Master of Arts in special education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Montessori Credential: Elementary I (ages 6 to 9)
• Email: [email protected]

Kaki Keyser

• Year Appointed: 1989
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in psychology from Appalachian State University
• Montessori Credentials: Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 to 6) and Elementary I (ages 6 to 9)
• Email: [email protected]

Cynthia Kiddy

• Year Appointed: 2008 (began teaching in 1976)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Music Education from Eastern Michigan University
• Graduate Studies: Master of Education in gifted and talented education from Grand Valley State University
• Montessori Credential: Elementary I (ages 6 to 9) and Elementary II (ages 9 to 12)
• Email: [email protected]

John Archambault

• Year Appointed: 2002
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from Boston College
• Graduate Studies: Master of Arts in philosophy from Duke University
• Doctoral Studies: Doctor of Law from Duke University
• Montessori Credential: Elementary I (ages 6 to 9) and Elementary II (ages 9 to 12)
• Email: [email protected]

Cathy Moses

• Year Appointed: 1993 (began teaching in 1991)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in sociology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte
• Graduate Studies: Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Montessori Credentials: Elementary 1 (ages 6 to 9) and Elementary II (ages 9 to 12)
• Email: [email protected]

Laetitia Mourand

• Year Appointed: 2019 (began teaching in 2003)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in biology from Florida State University
• Graduate Studies: Master of Arts in Teaching from Florida Southern College; Master of Science in ecology of aquatic systems from Blaise Pascal University
• Montessori Credential: Elementary II (ages 9 to 12) in progress
• Email: [email protected]

Jennifer Jamal Eddine

• Year Appointed: 2020 (began teaching in 2015)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from the University of Cincinnati; Certificate in Arabic languages and culture from the University of Cincinnati
• Graduate Studies: Master of Arts in Teaching in English as a second language from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Email: [email protected]

Tim Goetz

• Year Appointed: 2018 (began teaching in 2013)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in international business from Ohio State University
• Graduate Studies: Master of Education from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock
• Montessori Credential: Secondary I (ages 12 – 15) in progress
• Email: [email protected]

Doug Williams

• Year Appointed: 2005 (began teaching in 2001)
• Undergraduate Studies: Math education at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
• Montessori Studies: Elementary I (ages 9 to 12) math training
• Email: [email protected]

Betsy Bevan

• Subject: World Music
• Year Appointed: 2011
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Music in voice and composition from Shenandoah University
• Graduate Studies: Master of Music in composition from Eastman School of Music
• Email: [email protected]

Chelsi Crawford

• Subject: Environmental Education
• Year Appointed: 2018
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in anthropology with a minor in biology from North Carolina State University
• Graduate Studies: Master of Science in natural resources from North Carolina State University
• Email: [email protected]

Aubrey Cupit

• Subject: Environmental Education (Aubrey also serves on Administration as the School's garden coordinator)
• Year Appointed: 2009
• Undergraduate Studies: Environmental studies, cultural anthropology, and fine arts from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Relevant Certification: Permaculture Design Certification
• Email: [email protected]

Katherine Gwynn

• Subject: Visual Art
• Year Appointed: 2014
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in interdisciplinary studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Bachelor of Science in social work from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Email: [email protected]

Terry Jeffrey

• Subject: Physical Education
• Year Appointed: 2008
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in physical education from Marshall University
• Email: [email protected]

Brandon Johnson

• Role: Computer Science (Brandon also serves on Administration as the School's director of information technology)
• Year Appointed: 2017
• Undergraduate Studies: Music from De Anza College
• Relevant Certification: CompTIA Network+ Certification N10-006
• Email: [email protected]

Sandra Lee

• Subject: Spanish Language (native Spanish speaker from Chile)
• Year Appointed: 2003
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in English education with a minor in English literature from University of Talca, Chile
• Email: [email protected]

Sara Stratton

• Subject: Environmental Education
• Year Appointed: 2013
• Undergraduate Studies: Ongoing coursework in nutrition
• Relevant Certification: Permaculture Design Certification
• Email: [email protected]

Theo Baker

• Year Appointed: 2020
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in sustainable food systems from Guilford College
• Email: [email protected]

Shyla Butler

• Year Appointed: 2020
• Email: [email protected]

Athena Burnette

• Year Appointed: 2020
• Undergraduate Studies: Double major in elementary education and English from Guilford College
• Montessori Credential: Elementary I (ages 6 to 9)
• Email: [email protected]

Abrianna Elliott

• Year Appointed: 2020
• Email: [email protected]

Melody Robinson

• Year Appointed: 2019 (began teaching in 2017)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Guilford College
• Email: [email protected]

Ciara Smith

• Year Appointed: 2020
• Email: [email protected]

Shakiyah Stephens

• Year Appointed: 2019
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in elementary education from Guilford College (in progress); Associate in Science in early childhood education from Gaston College
• Email: [email protected]

Ishmael Witten

• Year Appointed: 2018
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts and Media in broadcast journalism from Marshall University
• Email: [email protected]

Sarah Bobo

• Role: Director of CASA
• Year Appointed: 2017
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in economics from Duke University
• Graduate Studies: Master of Divinity from Duke University
• Email: [email protected]

Andi Bogan

• Role: Family Relations Coordinator
• Year Appointed: 1996
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in religious studies from St. Andrews Presbyterian College
• Email: [email protected]

YoungDoo Carey

• Role: Communications Coordinator
• Year Appointed: 2018
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor's degree in Japanese language education from Konkuk University, Seoul, Korea; Diploma in digital design from Vancouver Film School, Canada
• Email: [email protected]

Jillian Crone

• Role: Director of Marketing & Development
• Year Appointed: 2016
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in advertising with a concentration in multimedia design from Pepperdine University
• Email: [email protected]

Aubrey Cupit

• Role: Garden Coordinator and Environmental Education Cultural Educator
• Year Appointed: 2009
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting and a minor in anthropology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Relevant Certification: Permaculture Design Certification
• Email: [email protected]

JoAnn Currie

• Role: Learning Support Services Specialist (began teaching in 1993
• Year Appointed: 2016
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in special education from Appalachian State University
• Relevant Credentials: Special education licenses in mental handicaps, emotional handicaps, and preschool handicaps
• Email: [email protected]

Sophia Dubrovsky

• Role: Finance Associate
• Year Appointed: 2017
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in business administration and global business management from Babson College
• Email: [email protected]

Rhea Egbert

• Role: Director of Admission
• Year Appointed: 2005
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in communication with a minor in French from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Montessori Credential: Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 to 6)
• Email: [email protected]

Heather Goggin

• Role: Human Resources Consultant
• Year Appointed: 2006
• Undergraduate Studies: Educated in the United Kingdom
• Montessori Credential: Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 to 6)
• Email: [email protected]

Brandon Johnson

• Role: Director of Information Technology and Computer Science Cultural Educator
• Year Appointed: 2017
• Undergraduate Studies: Music from De Anza College
• Relevant Certification: CompTIA Network+ Certification N10-006
• Email: [email protected]

Missy McClure

• Role: Director of Lower School
• Year Appointed: 2020
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in early childhood education from North Carolina Central University; Bachelor of Arts in English from North Carolina State University
• Graduate Studies: Master of Education in Montessori education from Xavier University
• Montessori Credentials: Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 to 6); Elementary I (ages 6 to 9); Elementary II (ages 9 to 12)
• Email: [email protected]

Sidney McGinnis

• Role: Learning Support Services Coordinator (began teaching in 2008)
• Year Appointed: 2018
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in special education, general curriculum from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Email: [email protected]

Dr. Kevin Navarro

• Role: Head of School
• Year Appointed: 2017
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in developmental psychology with minors in educational studies and Russian studies from Carleton College
• Graduate Studies: Master of Arts in teaching from Webster University
• Doctoral Studies: Doctor of Education in character education and democratic school governance from the University of Missouri, St. Louis
• Montessori Credentials: Montessori Leadership and Administration
• Email: [email protected]

Ben Payne

• Role: Director of Upper School
• Year Appointed: 2019
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in economics from the University of Virginia
• Graduate Studies: Master of Architecture from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte
• Montessori Credentials: Elementary I (ages 6 to 9) and Elementary II (ages 9 to 12) in progress
• Email: [email protected]

Heather Sparks

• Role: Director of Facilities
• Year Appointed: 2017
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in environmental studies and political science from Guilford College
• Relevant Certifications: North Carolina Pesticide License; Renewable Technologies Diploma Series Certificate of Completion in renewable electric generation with photovoltaics; Green Building Workshop Certificate of Completion in building envelopes considerations in residential applications
• Email: [email protected]

Amy Wagoner

• Role: Director of Finance
• Year Appointed: 2013
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from North Carolina State University
• Relevant Certifications: Post-baccalaureate Certificate in accounting from Virginia Commonwealth University
• Email: [email protected]