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American Montessori, Inc. "The first thing
required of a teacher is that she be rightly disposed for her task... it is not
sufficient to have a merely theoretical knowledge of education." Our Staff (Click Teacher Name To See More Info)Miss Sandy (Click Miss Sandy to see more information)Miss Sandy is the founder/owner and directress of American Montessori. She has over 17 years of Montessori experience. She has her AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) teaching certificate. Her experience consists of working with children in 7 different schools around the world and here in Minnesota. She is married to Jim Bunnell, a successful system administrator and has 3 children and 2 dogs. She opened American Montessori with 1 student back in 1997, currently we have 60 children and 11 staff members, including our specialty staff. She loves to travel and read. Miss Zulekha (Click Miss Zulekha to see more information)Miss Zulekha is our certified Kindergarten Montessori teacher. She is AMS (American Montessori Society) certified. She has over 14 years experience and she also holds an Associate Degree in Child Development. She has been with us for the past 6 years. She is married and has 3 children. Her hobbies are music, art and reading. "Miss Zulekha meets and guides each and every kindergarten students needs to become the best in what they do" - Miss Sandy Miss Jan (Click Miss Jan to see more information)Miss Jan is our certified Preschool/Kindergarten Montessori teacher. She is AMS (American Montessori Society) certified. She has over 20 years experience and she also holds an Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. She has been with us for the past 2 months. She is married and has 2 grown children and a 10 year old granddaughter. "Miss Jan is a wonderful addition to our Montessori staff, she is very kind and the children love working with her." - Miss Sandy Miss Betsy (Click Miss Betsy to see more information)Miss Betsy is our new Toddler teacher. She has a Child Development Associate Degree, a Bachelor's Degree in Spanish and Secondary Education and a Master's Degree in Childcare Administration. She has 25 years experience in Early Childhood Education and Childcare. She just started working for us in July. She has 2 grown daughters and 2 grandchildren, ages 3yrs and 15 months. She enjoys church activities, singing and interior decorating. "Miss Betsy is a wonderful addition to our Montessori staff, we look forward to the good things she will bring." - Miss Sandy Miss Melissa (Click Miss Melissa to see more information)Miss Melissa is our certified Pre-Kindergarten Teacher. She is currently enrolled in Montessori college to obtain her Montessori certificate. She has been with American Montessori for 7 years and has over 11 years experience in the childcare field. She loves to read, paint and sew. She is married and has 3 children. She has worked in California and Minnesota. "Children love being with Miss Melissa because she makes everyone feel special and she respects everyone's uniqueness" - Miss Sandy Miss Kate (Click Miss Kate to see more information)Miss Kate is our certified Preschool teacher. Miss Kate has been with us for over 6 years and has over 7 years of childcare experience. She is married and has 2 children. "Miss Kate is caring and loves children. Children look forward to seeing Miss Kate every morning." - Miss Sandy |
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