Renaissance School: Teachers

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		Katharine Oliver Lead Teacher, Infant/Toddler Environment "Working with children inspires me as I watch their innocence, wonder, spirit, and curiosity drive their development." Professional Background Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Master of Art in Teaching (in process) American Montessori Society Certification: 0-3 45 hours Department of Children and Families Training Redirecting Children's Behavior Certified CPR and First Aid Certified Katrina Williams Lead Teacher, Primary Environment "The child is endowed with unknown powers, which can guide us to a radiant future. If what we really want is a new world, then education must take as its aim the development of these hidden possibilities." ~Maria Montessori Professional Background Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts American Montessori Society Certification: 3-6 6 Years Montessori Teaching Experience Montessori Schooling thru Middle School 45 hours Department of Children and Families Training CPR and First Aid Certified Carmi Johnson Lead Teacher, Elementary Environment "I love children's spontaneity and freedom, and their ability to see the silver lining and the good side of things." Professional Background Bachelor of Science in Spanish and Business Administration 8 Years Experience Teaching Spanish at the University Level American Montessori Society Certification: 6-12 (in process) 4 years Montessori Teaching Experience 21 Hours Montessori Key Concepts Training Fluent in Spanish Redirecting Children's Behavior Certified CPR and First Aid Certified Norma Anthony Co-Teacher, Primary Environment "I am passionate about working with children because they are so eager to learn. I want to be a positive influence in this most important time of their lives. A good foundation in the beginning of life surely gives the child an opportunity to succeed in the future." Professional Background Associate's Degree in Accounting American Montessori Society Certification: 3-6 9 Years Montessori Teaching Experience Fluent in Spanish 45 hours Department of Children and Families Training Redirecting Children's Behavior Certified CPR and First Aid Certified Heather Ford-Cassell Co-Teacher, Primary Environment Professional Background Bachelor's Degree in Art American Montessori Society Certification: 3-6 45 hours Department of Children and Families Training CPR and First Aid Certified Gaitrie Samoedjh Assistant Teacher, Infant/Toddler Environment "What I love about working with children is the bond we have with each child. It is wonderful to see the child bonding with the caregiver." Professional Background 3 years college level experience in Dutch, English and Spanish 6 Years Montessori Teaching Experience 21 Hours Montessori Key Concepts Training 45 Hours Department of Children and Families Training Redirecting Children's Behavior Certified CPR and First Aid Certified Angela Kelley Assistant Teacher, Infant/Toddler Environment Professional Background RIE Infant Certification Training 40 hours Department of Children and Families Training Redirecting Children's Behavior Certified CPR and First Aid Certified Silvia Vetrovsky Assistant Teacher, Infant/Toddler Environment "I love working with children because they inspire me to live with spontaneity, learn from my mistakes, laugh full heartedly, and love unconditionally." Professional Background Associate Degree in Arts Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education (in process) Certified Nursing Assistant Experience Member of Kappa Delta Epsilon Redirecting Children's Behavior Certified CPR and First Aid Certified