Faculty & Staff
Our People
Our administration and classroom teachers are Montessori trained through a MACTE (Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education) accredited Montessori teacher education program. MACTE is the international standard setting and accrediting body for Montessori teacher education. MACTE is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and is committed to the effective preparation of Montessori teachers. Its mission is to recognize, assure, and promote the high quality of that preparation through its system of accreditation for the ultimate purpose of advancing Montessori student learning.

Mission
The Children’s House is a Montessori preschool and kindergarten that guides a diverse group of children to become joyful and confident lifelong learners who respect others and the world around them.
Vision
Children’s House students are extraordinary citizens: independent, responsible, unique and confident in their abilities to influence their world.

Meet Our Staff
Our classroom teachers are Montessori trained in Early Childhood (ages 3-6) and work in co-teaching teams in our multi-age classrooms. Competent, caring, professional faculty guide children on their individual paths of learning each day.
Our teachers are trained to present challenging and developmentally appropriate lessons and materials based on their observations of each child’s engagement and developmental needs. Ongoing professional development for our faculty is an important component in empowering them to meet the needs of all children.
Our Faculty & Staff

Rhonda McKay
Executive Director

Tanelle Murphy
Assistant Director

Rebecca Irizarry
Teacher ~ Classroom A
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Diana Rocha
Teacher ~ Classroom A & K Club Spanish

Heather Dennis
Teacher ~ Classroom B

Michele Owsley
Teacher ~ Classroom B

Andrea Johnson
Teacher ~ Classroom C

Juanita Collier
Teacher ~ Classroom C

Katie Kennedy
K Club Teacher, Early Care, Programming Support

Sarah Nelson
K Club and Art Studio Teacher

Kelly Ott
Teacher~Outdoor Classroom, Playground Supervision

Theresa “Tess” Cooley
Music and Movement, After School Care Coordinator, Playground Supervision

Julie Burn
Classroom Support, Playground Supervision, After Care

Donna Hicks
Substitute, Former CH Teacher