Meet Our Faculty

A lot of schools where teachers take center stage talk about being “child-centered”. Winston-Salem Montessori School is. In Montessori we speak of the “trio of teachers” a mixed aged community of child, Montessori’s learning materials, and the guide (“teacher”). Each part of the triad is as important as the other and where the teacher is an observer, follower, and guide who brings wisdom, thoughtfulness, and experience to the child’s academic, social, and intellectual exploration.

At Winston-Salem Montessori we believe that each child is possessed of many gifts and is not merely an empty mug to be filled by an all-knowing jug (the teacher). This approach demands special professionals confident and skilled enough to allow the child to be an active participant in his or her learning. It also means that all school decisions are driven by what is best for the children. Learn More

Leadership Team

The purpose of the Leadership Team is to ensure the success of our educational program. The Leadership Team are dedicated to:

articulating the core values and vision of the school
providing academic leadership
taking leadership in the admissions and recruitment process,
building community and enhancing retention among students and families,
recruiting and guiding faculty members and staff,
ensuring the financial health of the school
serving as the school’s representatives to the larger community
facilitating the continuous process of internal evaluation
fundraising,
and implementing the long-term plan for the school.

Leadership Team

Jonathan Churn

Paul Raymond

Cheryl Raymond

Elizabeth Meadows

Janelle Cunningham

Holly Tosco

Patricia Flavin

Toddler

Amy Peterson

Andrea Apodaca-Olive

Kay Smitherman

Shannon Gray

Pooja Agarwal

Leila Edwards

Katherine Payne

Children's House

Sujata Sonik

Chrysanthie Palaninathan

Faith Money

Leslie Turek

Eunice Donati

Holly Tosco

Pam Guy

Shanon Merritt

Heather Dorsett

Jodi Speaks

Maria Selles

Dorian Dugger

Lower & Upper Elementary

Shama Doshi

Olivia Hinson

Ellen Kuppinger

Evelyn Gilbertson

Abigail Lutz

Rebecca Satalino

Adolescent

Sally Meehan

Mike Hatfield

Luisa Castro

Resource Guides

BJ WIlliams

John Robinson

Debbie Jones

Support Staff

Gary Mote

Kelly Wolf

Main Campus

North Campus

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