I am Dynamite Montessori’s most veteran staff member who has assisted in the Primary classroom since 1999. Many of the children come to Dynamite for their first school experience, and it is such an honor to be instrumental in their future!
Education
Graduate of Southwest Institute of Montessori Studies AMI primary teacher training Oct. 2011 to June 2012
Completed Olweus Bully Prevention Program – Spring 2009
BS in Marketing/Business Management from Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant MI 1991
First Aid and CPR certified since 2000
Experience
Strong communication skills
Primary soccer coach
In charge of Primary science experiments, musical instruments, drumming, outdoor environment and nature walks
Animal care: guide, grooming, feeding and handling
Coordinator of Field Day activities
Summer Camp Director – ages 3-10 years June and July
Graduate of Association Montessori Internationale Primary teacher training course
Career History
August 2012 – Present
Primary Directress at Dynamite Montessori School, Cave Creek, AZ
1999 – 2012
Teacher Assistant at Dynamite Montessori School, Cave Creek, AZ
1992 – 1999
Assistant Teacher at Sunrise Preschool, Cave Creek, AZ
Family
Mother of 2 boys, one of which graduated from Dynamite Montessori
Married 25 years