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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](https://www.montessoriinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Bolte-scaled.jpeg)
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
![Jessica Carzon](https://www.montessoriinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Carzon.jpg)
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](https://www.montessoriinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Shelia-web-2019.jpg)
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](https://www.montessoriinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Corn-1.jpg)
Tondolia Corn
Toddler Assistant
A.A. in Liberal Arts from Chesapeake College
![Jennifer Farren](https://www.montessoriinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Farren.jpg)
Jennifer Farren
Floater & Extended Day Assistant
AMI Montessori Primary (3-6) Assistant Certification from Washington Montessori Institute at Loyola University Maryland
A.A. in Liberal Arts from Anne Arundel Community College
![Joanne Goodman](https://www.montessoriinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Goodman.png)
Joanne Goodman
Upper Elementary Assistant
AMI Montessori Elementary (6-12) Assistant Certification from the Montessori Institute of Denver
Completion of the Great Books Foundation Shared Inquiry Training
![Janet Huang](https://www.montessoriinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Huang.jpeg)
Janet Huang
Senior 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](https://www.montessoriinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Humes.jpg)
Janelle Humes
Extended Day Director
M.Ed. in Montessori Education, Loyola University Maryland
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](https://www.montessoriinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Kasimova.jpg)
Liliya Kasimova
Extended Day Assistant Director & Music Instructor
B.A. in Music Education from Kazan State Pedagogical Institute, Russia
![Chris Kelly](https://www.montessoriinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Kelley.jpg)
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](https://www.montessoriinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/King.jpg)
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](https://www.montessoriinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Jamie-2016-17.jpg)
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](https://www.montessoriinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Lohmann.jpg)
Marge Lohmann
Office Manager
Caitlin Leavitt
Primary Assistant
![Pamela Mitra](https://www.montessoriinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Mitra.jpg)
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](https://www.montessoriinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Provencher.jpg)
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](https://www.montessoriinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/KARINA-ROSPIGLIOSI-BOZMAN.jpg)
Karina Rospigliosi
Spanish Instructor & Extended Day Assistant
![Kathy Sage](https://www.montessoriinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Sage-scaled-e1697290120930.jpeg)
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](https://www.montessoriinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Scurto.jpg)
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](https://www.montessoriinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Streeton-scaled.jpeg)
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
AMI Montessori Primary (3-6) Assistant Certification from Montessori Northwest
B.A. in Psychology & Sociology from Purdue University
![Julie Svendsen](https://www.montessoriinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Svendsen.jpg)
Julie Svendsen
Upper Elementary Directress
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](https://www.montessoriinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Tomlinson.jpg)
Lisa Tomlinson
Primary Directress & AM Extended Day Assistant
AMI Montessori Diploma in Primary (3-6) from International Montessori Training Institute
AMI Montessori Primary (3-6) Assistant Certification from Washington Montessori Institute at Loyola University Maryland
![Brenna Tsiopanos](https://www.montessoriinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Brenna-scaled.jpg)
Brenna Tsiopanos
Lower Elementary Assistant
AMI Montessori Elementary (6-12) Assistant Certification from Washington Montessori Institute at Loyola University Maryland
B.A. in Child Development Psychology from University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
![Leslie Wilson](https://www.montessoriinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Wilson.jpg)
Leslie Wilson
Primary Assistant
AMI Montessori Primary (3-6) Assistant Certification from Washington Montessori Institute at Loyola University Maryland
![Katherine Woods](https://www.montessoriinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Woods.png)
Katherine Woods
Extended Day Assistant
![Robin Countryman](https://www.montessoriinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Countryman-scaled.jpg)
Robin Countryman
Elementary Physical Education Instructor