Faculty
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
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
Claire Hulefeld
Date Hired: 11/12
Current Assignment: Room 3 AM Assistant Teacher
Education: Miami University, BS
Previous Experience: Tutor Doc
April E. Jourdan
Date Hired: 8/09
Current Assignment: On Leave
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
Susan Kohler
Date Hired: 9/98
Current Assignment: Room 3 AM Head Teacher
Education: Carlow University
Previous Experience: Keystone Oaks School District
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, BA, Spanish Major; Universidad deValencia, Study Abroad; Tennessee State University, M.Ed
Previous Experience: Sunset Hills Preschool
Cathy A. Rohrer
Date Hired: 08/08
Current Assignment: Room 4 Head Teacher/Montessori Intern
Education: University 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
Francine Rose
Date Hired: 8/12
Current Assignment: Academy Room 5 Assistant Teacher
Education: Chatham University, Elementary Education; University of Pittsburgh BA
Previous Experience: Beth El Nursery School
Amber N. Salmen
Date Hired: 8/12
Current Assignment: Academy Art Teacher
Education: Indiana University of PA, BS Art Education
Previous Experience: Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
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
Megan Steen
Date Hired: 12/12
Current Assignment: Room 1 AM Assistant Teacher
Education: Green Mountain College, BA; Duquesne University, MSEd
Previous Experience: Mt. Lebanon School District
Katherine J. Stewart
Date Hired: 8/12
Current Assignment: Academy Room 4 Assistant Teacher
Education: Carlow University
Previous Experience: Substitute Teacher
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
Nick Wells
Date Hired: 6/12
Current Assignment: Room 2 PM Assistant Teacher
Education: Westminster College; University of Pittsburgh
Previous Experience: PA Motorcycle Safety Program
