Kids in the classroom

Faculty

Julie Anderson

Date Hired : 4/11
Current Assignment : Room 1 AM Assistant Teacher, Academy Lunch/Playground Assistant
Education : West Virginia University, B.S.
Previous Experience : T. Bradley & Sons Nursery

Carol M. Becker

Date Hired : 8/11
Current Assignment : Room 1 AM & PM Assistant Teacher
Education : Robert Morris College
Previous Experience : Bright & Early Daycare

Adrienne Benestelli

Date Hired : 2/90
Current Assignment : Director
Education : University of Pittsburgh, MPA Public Administration; George Washington University, BA Sociology; Webster College, AD Liberal Arts, Center for Montessori Teacher Education, Certified Administrator
Previous Experience : YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh

Lisa Brestensky

Date Hired : 8/11
Current Assignment : Room 4 Assistant Teacher
Education : University of Pittsburgh, M.S.: West Virginia University, B.S.
Previous Experience : Keystone Oaks School District

Therese Rost Brown

Date Hired: 8/10
Current Assignment: Room 3 AM Assistant Teacher/Academy Aide
Education: St. Marys College
Previous Experience: St. Winifred Preschool

Erin E. Hamm

Date Hired: 12/07
Current Assignment: Room 1 AM and PM Head Teacher
Education: CCAC, currently a student, Marketing; Duquesne University Introduction to Montessori; Center for Montessori Teacher Education, 3 to 6 Montessori Teacher Certification
Previous Experience: Keller Williams Reality

Nancy-Herbaugh

Date Hired : 2/99
Current Assignment : Student Services Coordinator
Education : SUNY@Oswego, BS; Broome Community College , Associate Degree; Montessori Summer Institute, 1999
Previous Experience : Northfield Elementary School

April E. Jourdan

Date Hired: 8/09
Current Assignment: Room 3 AM Head Teacher/Room 2 PM Assistant Teacher
Education: University of Pittsburgh, BA; Center for Montessori Teacher Education, 3 to 6 Montessori Teacher Certification
Previous Experience: University of Pittsburgh

Susan Jane Koburger

Date Hired : 8/11
Current Assignment : Room 6 Assistant Teacher
Education : University of Missouri, University of Illinois, Graduate Studies in ECE; Valparaiso University, B.S. Education
Previous Experience : St. Andrews School

Kitty Lang

Date Hired : 8/05
Current Assignment : Room 5 Head Teacher/Montessori
Education : University of Dayton , BS, Education; Duquesne University , Introduction to Montessori; Montessori Summer Institute, Center for Montessori Teacher Education Intern
Previous Experience : Family Design, Inc.

Mitzie Lever

Date Hired: 12/02
Current Assignment: Substitute Teacher
Education: Community College of Allegheny County
Previous Experience: St. Winifred School

Denise Machi

Date Hired : 8/05
Current Assignment : Toddler Head Teacher
Education : Keystone Oaks, NAMTT-Certified Toddler Teacher
Previous Experience : Cornerstone Leadership Academy

Jennifer Massaro

Date Hired : 9/99
Current Assignment : 3-6 Room 2 Head Teacher
Education : Penn State , BA Psychology; Walsh University , 3-6 Montessori Training Program
Previous Experience : Mercy Behavioral Health

Kathy Neill

Date Hired : 8/11
Current Assignment : Room 2 AM Assistant Teacher, Academy Lunch/Playground Assistant
Education : Robert Morris University, Chatham University
Previous Experience : Pittsburgh Action Against Rape

Holly T. E. Perella

Date Hired: 08/09
Current Assignment: Kindergarten Head Teacher

Education: University of Pittsburgh BA; Center for Montessori Teacher Education, 3 to 6 Montessori Teacher Certification
Previous Experience: Median School of Allied Health

Marsha L. Roche

Date Hired: 8/11
Current Assignment: Spanish Teacher
Education: University of Pittsburgh, B.A.
Previous Experience: Sunset Hills Nursery School

Cathy A. Rohrer

Date Hired: 08/08
Current Assignment: Room 4 Head Teacher/Montessori Intern
Education: Univeristy of Pennsylvania, PhD, Materials Science and Engineering; Princeton University, B.S.E., Electrical Engineering; Center for Montessori Teacher Education, 6-12 Montessori Teacher Certification
Previous Experience: Pittsburgh Montessori School

Joanne Schreiber

Date Hired : 9/93
Current Assignment : Administrator
Education : Duquesne University, MSEd, BS Medical Technology; CCAC, AD Data Processing; University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of HRP and LIS courses; Duquesne University, Introduction to Montessori; Montessori Summer Institute, 2003
Previous Experience : The Grable Foundation

Mary Ellen Shea

Date Hired : 9/00
Current Assignment : Physical Education Teacher/Room 2 AM Assistant Teacher
Education : Slippery Rock State University, BS, Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Penn State, Masters Courses; Montessori Summer Institute, 2000
Previous Experience : St. Joseph School

Emily Sinar

Date Hired: 08/08
Current Assignment: Toddler Assistant Teacher
Education: Bowling Green State University, MS Psychology; Illinois Wesleyan University, BA Psychology; Duquesne University Introduction to Montessori
Previous Experience: Mt. Lebanon Lutheran Church

Taylor Anne Tiernan

Date ReHired: 08/09
Current Assignment: Academy Art Teacher/Academy Room 5 Assistant Teacher/Academy Lunch/Playground Assistant
Education: Carlow University, BA Art Education
Previous Experience: First Impressions Studio

Carol Vogeley

Date Hired: 8/10
Current Assignment: Music Teacher
Education: Duquesne University, BS Music Education; Valparaiso University, MALS
Previous Experience: Kindermusik Instructor

Peggy Ward

Date Hired : 9/00
Current Assignment : Academy Room 6, 6-9, Head Teacher
Education : Pitt, BS, Psychology, Speech & Hearing; Carlow College, Masters courses; Carlow College, Montessori Primary Teacher Certification; CMTE 6-9 Montessori Teacher Certification
Previous Experience : Western PA Montessori School

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