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Faculty &
Staff

At School in the Woods Montessori, our team of talented and dedicated educators have intellectual and emotional intelligence, traits we believe are key for guiding young children’s foundational learning experiences and, eventually, their success in life. Each member of our experienced faculty is trained by an accredited Montessori training program and is credentialed by either the American Montessori Society, the Association Montessori International, or another MACTE accredited program. We also serve as a host school to those who are completing their Montessori internships. All teachers are committed to enhancing their professional development through conferences, workshops, classes, and special events.

Melody Patton

Head of School

Kristy Hughes

Toddler Teacher – Florida Building

Katie Yarnell

Preschool Teacher - Florida Building

Lindsey Watts

Parent/Infant Guide and Toddler Support Teacher

Lindsay Joyce

Administrative Assistant

Jamie Santee

Toddler Teacher – Ash Building and Parent/Infant Guide

Haley Henderson

Preschool Teacher – Ash Building

Jillian Hahn

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Laura Anderman

Pre-Kindergarten Lunch Coordinator and Substitute

Courtney Varnum

Business Manager

Asli "Ash" Ulusoy

Toddler Teacher – Ash Building and Parent/Infant Guide

Kate Ziegler

Preschool Teacher – Ash Building

Julia Melo

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Lauren McEachron

Substitute and Floater

Mickelle Scott

Toddler Teacher – Florida Building and Parent/Infant Guide

Vida West

Preschool Teacher - Florida Building and Curriculum Coordinator

Molly Williams

Toddler Support Teacher

Emily Brown

Preschool Support Teacher

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