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Paul Epstein, PhD
Executive Director Paul has published extensively on
Montessori education, has co-authored the book The Montessori Way
– a definitive work on the Montessori experience, and was recently a
keynote speaker at the 13th Annual Montessori Foundation and International
Montessori Council Conference.
Paul’s extensive experience in Montessori education and particularly
his recent research into developing curriculum and best practices for
middle and high school
programs make him an ideal partner with Rochester Montessori School’s
talented and dedicated educators. Together they will continue
both Rochester Montessori School’s tradition of excellence and its journey
to becoming a regional center of excellence for Montessori education.
Paul has worked in Montessori education as an administrator, teacher,
researcher, consultant, speaker, and author. His administrative experiences
include working as a head of schools, executive director of a school
consulting agency, director of teacher education programs, and coordinator
of a public school magnet program.
As a teacher educator, Paul has worked as a director of Montessori
teacher education programs for both the early childhood and secondary
programs. He has been a Montessori classroom teacher in Montessori early
childhood, middle and high school programs. He holds Montessori teacher
certification in early childhood and secondary levels one and two from
the American Montessori Society and was an associate professor at Transylvania
University and an adjunct professor at Northwestern University.
PEpstein@rmschool.org
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Toddlers (Ages 18 mo.
to 3 years)
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Acorns
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Juliane Dennis, Acorns Guide,
has been a Montessori Toddler Guide since 1979.
She earned an AMS Infant and Toddler Montessori Credential from the
Center for Contemporary Montessori Programs at the College of St. Catherine's.
acorns@rmschool.org |
LuAnn Nicholson,
Pinecones Assistant
/Physical Education Specialist / EDO Lead, has been a child educator
since 1975 and the RMS Physical Education Teacher since 1990 and a Montessori
Toddler Assistant since 2000. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Physical Education and Health from the University of Northern Iowa and
an Associate of Arts degree from Marshalltown Community College, IA
a-assist@rmschool.org
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Pinecones
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Melissa Martinez-Miland,
Pinecones Guide
pinecones@rmschool.org |
Sarah Dennis,
Pinecones Assistant
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| Children's House (Ages 3 – 5) |
Birches |
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<>Mark Seifert, Birches
Guide,
has been a Montessori
Guide since 2008. He maintains a Minnesota Teaching license and is currently
attending an AMS Children's House Montessori Credential Program from
the Center for Contemporary Montessori Programs at the College of St.
Catherine's, and has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary
Education from Iowa State University, and an Elementary Education Mathematics
Endorsement.
birches@rmschool.org
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Charlie
Children's House Assistant – Birches
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Sharri Greseth-Juhnke,
Art Specialist / Birches
Assistant / Elementary LPU Lead, has worked as a Montessori Assistant
since 1997 and an Elementary Art educator since 2006. She earned a Bachelor
of Arts Degree in Art from Winona State University.
art@rmschool.org
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Oaks |
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Clarisse Colin-Hoagg, Oak's
Guide, has been a Montessori Assistant since 1999. She
earned an Undergraduate Degree in Architecture and Design, an Associates
Degree from the Minneapolis School of Massage and Bodywork and has ESL
Teacher Training.
o-assist2@rmschool.org
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Niniek Pranto, Oak's
Assistant
o-assist3@rmschool.org
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Sara Werner, Oak's Assistant,
has been a Montessori Assistant since 1998. She has attended
multiple Montessori Assistant Training seminars and the University of
Wisconsin Stout Fine Arts program.
o-assist1@rmschool.org
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Michelle Ebnet, Ginkgo's Guide,
has worked as a child educator since 1997 and a Montessori
Children's House Guide since 2003. She maintains a Minnesota Teaching
license, earned an AMS Children's House Montessori Credential from the
Center for Contemporary Montessori Programs at the college of St. Catherine's,
and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education and
a Minor in Middle School Science and Social Studies from Winona State
University and an Early Childhood Certification from Mid-State Technical
College, WI.
gingkos@rmschool.org
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Travis
Prinzing, Ginkgo's Assistant,
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Rachel Bert, Gingko's Assistant
g-assist2@rmschool.org
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Willows |
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Kate Faruolo, Willow's Guide,
has worked as a Montessori educator since 1972 and a Montessori
Children's House Guide since 1996. She earned an AMS Children's House
Credential from the Twin Cities Montessori Training Center, an Orton-Gillingham
Certification from The Reading Center Dyslexia Institute of Minnesota
and a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Human Development.
willows@rmschool.org
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Laura Elliott,
Willow's Assistant,
has been a Montessori Assistant since 2003. She has an endorsement
in TMA/NA and was a Resident Counselor at Hiawatha Homes for 5 years
and a Special Ed. PARA for 2 years.
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Dane Lowery, Willow's Assistant,
joins us mid year as Jana Bennettova takes maternity leave. He
has been a substitute in different classrooms with Montessori for the
past several years.
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| Elementary 1 (Grades 1-3) |
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Andrew Saunders, E1 Guide, has
been a child educator since 2001 and a Montessori Guide since 2006.
He maintains a Minnesota Teaching license and earned an AMS Elementary
1 Montessori Teaching Credential from the Center for Contemporary Montessori
Programs at the college of St. Catherine's, and a Bachelor of Science
degree in Elementary Education from Gustavus Adolphus College.
e1a@rmschool.org
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Judy Jacobs, E1 Assistant,
has been a Montessori Assistant since 1982. She earned an
AMS Montessori Assistant credential from the Montessori Training Center
of MN, has training in Child Development from RCTC and attended training
at The Reading Center Dyslexia Institute of Minnesota and earned credits
from the University of MN.
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Melissa Hagberg, E1 Co-Guide,has been a
child educator since 2007. She is currently attending St. Catherine University,
where she will receive her E1 Montessori certification in June (2010), and
then will continue with Children’s House training to obtain a master’s degree
in Montessori education. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary
Education (K-8), with a specialization in Language Arts; as well as a State
of Minnesota Department of Education License with certifications in Elementary
Education (K-6) and Communication Arts/Literature (5-8).
e1b@rmschool.org
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Christine
Bredemus, EII Guide,
has been a child educator since 2006 and a Montessori Guide
since 2007. She maintains a Minnesota Teaching license and is currently
attending an AMS Elementary 2 Teacher Credential program at CMTE-NY.
She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from
Iowa State University, and an endorsement in Math and completed training
at Sonday System Reading.
E2@rmschool.org
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Diane Betzolt, EII,
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Sofia Gutierrez
Corripio, Language Specialist, has been an educator since 2004
and a Montessori Spanish Teacher since 2007. She holds a B.D. in Early
Childhood Education and an In-Service Certificate in English Language
Teaching from the University of Cambridge ESOL.
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Joan Lowery, Additional
Services Coordinator,
has worked as a Montessori Educator since 1991. She has attended
the AMS Children's House Montessori Credential from the Center for Contemporary
Montessori Programs at the college of St. Catherine's, and has earned
an Early Childhood Certification and Nursing Assistant Certification
from RCTC, and completed Orton-Gillingham teacher training at The Reading
Center Dyslexia Institute of Minnesota.
additionalservices@rmschool.org
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Alina Palladino, Language Specialist,
has graciously agreed to help us out during Sophia's absence.
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Christina Ufer, Music Teacher, who
joined the staff in January of 2010. She had been working as a
pediatric music therapist for the past four years. Christina continues
to be an active pianist, organist, vocalist, and guitarist. She
attended Wartburg College and received bachelor's degrees in music education
and music therapy.
music@rmschool.org
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Sharri Greseth-Juhnke, Art Specialist / Birches Assistant / Elementary
LPU Lead, has worked as a Montessori Assistant since 1997 and
an Elementary Art educator since 2006. She earned a Bachelor of Arts
Degree in Art from Winona State University.
art@rmschool.org
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LuAnn Nicholson, Pinecones Assistant /Physical Education Specialist
/ EDO Lead, has been a child educator since 1975 and the RMS
Physical Education Teacher since 1990 and a Montessori Toddler Assistant
since 2000. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education
and Health from the University of Northern Iowa and an Associate of
Arts degree from Marshalltown Community College, IA
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| Office Staff/Administration |
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Julie French, Office Manager,
has worked as an office specialist for several years having
been an Administration Assistant for Family Service of Rochester for
3 years, a secretary for Zumbro Education District for 3 years and
a Ward Secretary at Samaritan Bethany Heights for 7 years.
office@rmschool.org |
Vicki Michael, Admissions Director,
has worked as a Montessori Educator since 1992 and the RMS
Admissions Director since 2000. She earned an Elementary 1 Montessori
Credential from the Center for Contemporary Montessori Programs at the
college of St. Catherine's, holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Early
Childhood and Elementary Education, and has completed training at The
Reading Center Dyslexia Institute of Minnesota.
admissions@rmschool.org
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Kendra Garrison, Accountant,
accountant@rmschool.org |
Kidron Flynn
Receptionist
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