Faculty & Staff
We are very proud of our entire staff, many of whom have been part of our community for over 20 years. This longevity is a testimony to the stability and growth that characterizes MICH.
Our most precious resource next to our children is our staff. Their experience, education, and attitude shape and mold our children everyday.
Bernadette Bolte
Lower Elementary Directress
M.Ed. in Montessori Education from Loyola College
AMI Montessori Diploma in Elementary (6-12) from Washington Montessori Institute at Loyola University Maryland
B.A.. in Political Science, University of Delaware
State of MD Teaching Credential
April Broyles
Upper Elementary Directress
AMI Montessori Diploma in Elementary (6-12) from Montessori Training Center Northeast
B.S. in Sociology from University of North Carolina Pembroke
Jessica Carzon
Primary Directress
M.Ed. in Montessori Education from Loyola University Maryland
AMI Montessori Diploma in Primary (3-6) from Washington Montessori Institute at Loyola University Maryland
B.S. in Business Administration from University of Maryland
Sheila Cole
Primary Directress
M.Ed. in Montessori Education from Loyola University Maryland
AMI Montessori Diploma in Primary (3-6) from Washington Montessori Institute at Loyola University Maryland
M.A. in Liberal Arts from St. John’s College
B.S. in Marketing from Boston College
AMI School Administrator Certification
Bowman’s Orton-Gillingham “Plus” Certification
Tondolia Corn
Toddler Assistant
A.A. in Liberal Arts from Chesapeake College
Jennifer Farren
Primary Assistant & Extended Day Assistant
In progress – A.A. in Liberal Arts from Anne Arundel Community College
Montessori Primary (3-6) Assistant Certification from Washington Montessori Institute at Loyola University Maryland
Joanne Goodman
Lower Elementary Assistant
Montessori Elementary (6-12) Assistant Certification from the Montessori Institute of Denver
Completion of the Great Books Foundation Shared Inquiry Training
Janet Huang
Director of Operations
M.P.H. in Epidemiology from School of Public Health, University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey
B.A. in Biology from Rutgers College, Rutgers University
Janelle Humes
Extended Day Director
In Progress – Evergreen Online M.Ed. in Montessori Education
AMI Montessori Diploma in Primary (3-6) from Washington Montessori Institute at Loyola University Maryland
AMI Montessori Sports Fundamentals Certification
B.A. in Journalism from University of Connecticut
Liliya Kasimova
Extended Day Assistant Director & Music Instructor
B.A. in Music Education from Kazan State Pedagogical Institute, Russia
Chris Kelly
Media Specialist
AMS Primary Montessori Certification from Montessori Education Center of the Rockies
B.S. in Political Science from University of Colorado
Margo King
Development & Admissions Director
M.S.W. in Clinical and Administration from University of Maryland
B.A. in History from College of Notre Dame of MD
Jamie Kirk
Toddler Directress
AMI Montessori Diploma in Assistant to Infancy (0-3) from Montessori Institute of North Texas
B.S. in Psychology from University of the State of New York
Marge Lohmann
Office Manager
Pamela Mitra
Primary Directress
AMI Montessori Diploma in Primary (3-6) from Washington Montessori Institute at Loyola University Maryland
B.A. in Business Administration from Janki Devi College, Delhi University
Sylvia Provencher
Primary Assistant & Extended Day Assistant
AMI Montessori Diploma in Assistants to Infancy (0-3) from The Montessori Institute, Denver Colorado
B.A. in Sociology from University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
Karina Rospigliosi
Spanish Instructor & Extended Day Assistant
Kathy Sage
Education Director
Montessori Practitioner Certification
M.Ed. in Montessori Education from Loyola College
AMI Montessori Diplomas in Primary (3-6) and Elementary (6-12) from Washington Montessori Institute
M.S. in Business Administration from University of Maryland
B.S. in Human Development from Cornell University
Jenifer Scurto
Lower Elementary Directress
M.Ed. in Montessori Education from Loyola University Maryland
AMI Montessori Diploma in Elementary (6-12) from Washington Montessori Institute at Loyola University Maryland
B.S. in Design from University of Cincinnati
Emily Streeton
Primary Assistant
M.Ed. in Montessori Education from Loyola University Maryland
AMI Montessori Diploma in Assistants to Infancy (0-3) from Montessori Training Center of St. Louis
Montessori Primary (3-6) Assistant Certification from Montessori Northwest
B.A. in Psychology & Sociology from Purdue University
Susan Sughrue
Poetry and Book Club
CPA and B.S. in Accounting from University of Maryland
B.A. in English from North Carolina State University
Julie Svendsen
Upper Elementary Assistant &. AM Extended Day Assistant
MPA from Syracuse University, Maxwell School of Public Administration
M.A. in Teaching from Simmons College
Emphasis on Middle School Social Studies & Mathematics
B.A. in Economics from Mills College
Completion of the Great Books Foundation Shared Inquiry Training
Lisa Tomlinson
Primary Directress & AM Extended Day Assistant
AMI Montessori Diploma in Primary (3-6) from International Montessori Training Institute
Montessori Primary (3-6) Assistant Certification from Washington Montessori Institute at Loyola University Maryland
Brenna Tsiopanos
Lower Elementary Assistant
In Progress – Montessori Elementary (6-12) Assistant Certification from Washington Montessori Institute at Loyola University Maryland pending
B.A. in Child Development Psychology from University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
Elizabeth Whitaker
Head of School
M.B.A. from University of Illinois
B.A. in French from Grinnell College, IA.
Leslie Wilson
Primary Assistant
Montessori Primary (3-6) Assistant Certification from Washington Montessori Institute at Loyola University Maryland
Katherine Woods
Extended Day Assistant
Robin Countryman
Elementary Physical Education Instructor
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