Meet the People Who Make It Happen
Our dedicated team of educators and staff bring warmth, expertise, and a commitment to high-fidelity Montessori practice. Together they create a nurturing environment where every child is seen, supported, and inspired.
School Management
Claire Ghattas
Founder
Hillary Drinkell
Head of School
Senior Leadership
Cathlean Ripley
Assistant Head of School & Director
Faculty 7224 Campus - Infant Teachers
Megan Richardson
Infant Lead Teacher
Michelle Stewart
Infant Teacher
Faculty 7224 Campus - Toddler Teachers
Melissa Hernandez-Rivas
Toddler Caterpillars Lead Teacher
Shaya Anderson
Toddler Caterpillars Support Teacher
Sarahi Hernandez-Ramirez
Toddler Butterflies Lead Teacher
Lenny Coller
Toddler Butterflies Assistant Support Teacher
Faculty 7331 Campus - Primary
Kristen Rangel
Primary 1 Lead Teacher
Nicole Chacon
Primary 1 Assistant Support Teacher
Marian Perera
Primary 2 Lead Teacher
Debbie Jones
Primary 2 Assistant Support Teacher
Yesenia Crain
Transition-Primary Dragonflies Lead Teacher
Faculty 7331 Campus - School-Age
Jennifer Newbrough
Elementary Lead Teacher
Nkauj Thao
Kindergarten Lead Teacher
Staff
Nadia Yakoob
Chef
Asia Bashona
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Priya
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Misty Hall
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