Our Staff Family
Ms. Jade - Lead Teacher
Jade is the Lead Teacher of our Young 3's Classroom. Jade began working at MMS in 2016. Starting out as a substitute, she moved into an assistant teaching position in our toddler environments in 2018. Jade took over as lead in our young 3s class in November of 2023. Jade strives to create a home like environment in which children can feel safe and confident. By following the children's needs, she hopes to develop passionate learners and instill the love of Montessori within each child.
Ms. Wendy- Lead Teacher
Wendy is the Lead Teacher of our Infant Classroom. She began working at MMS in 2021. Wendy earned her associates degree in early childhood education from Oakland Community College and her bachelors from CMU in community development. She is a proud member of the woman's auxiliary VFW POST 6950. With 2 successful grown children of her own, Wendy wishes to have a wonderful Infant environment where children can explore, learn, and grow. The Infant room allows children to discover their environment while moving freely and choosing items of interest to support their developing curiosity. Our goal is to create a peaceful and positive atmosphere where children learn that they are capable, caring individuals within a community.
Ms. Amber - Lead Teacher
Amber is the Lead Teacher in our Older Infant/Young Toddler Classroom. She began working at MMS in 2021 and completed her Montessori Lead Teacher Training at MECA Seaton Training Center in Chicago in 2023. Amber strives to engage the curiosity of children in her classroom by providing an environment that supports exploration and develops independence. Amber works to create a peaceful and positive atmosphere in her classroom where children feel safe, loved, and welcome. Amber looks forward to helping children learn, grow, and develop through the use of Montessori practices.
Ms. Alyssa - Lead Teacher
Alyssa is the Lead Teacher in our Toddler Classroom. She began working at MMS in 2019 and completed her Montessori Lead Teacher training in 2023 at the MECA Seaton Training Center in Chicago. Alyssa promotes a classroom atmosphere that values the unique skills and capabilities of all children and provides a nurturing classroom environment where children are free to explore at their own pace. Alyssa strives to instill a love for learning in children through using Montessori teaching methods that engage children's natural curiosity and initiative.
Ms. Emma- Lead Teacher
Emma is a Lead Teacher of one of our 3-6 classrooms. She began working at MMS in 2020 as an assistant teacher in the toddler classroom and moved to the 3-6 environment in December of 2022. Emma attended Delta College for her child development associates degree then received her bachelors in early childhood education form Ferris State University. Emma loves creating bonds that make learning fun for everyone. She strives to create a welcoming environment where children can thrive and grow.
Ms. Laura-Lead Teacher
Laura is a Lead Teacher in one of our 3-6 classroom. She began working at MMS in 2015 as an assistant teacher. Ms. Laura works to create a peaceful and nurturing environment for the children. She enjoys the Montessori methods and sharing them in her classroom. Our 3-6 environments offer children the opportunity to explore language, sensorial, music, practical life, art, math, geography, science, culture, friendships and a sense of community.