Faculty

Our faculty bring strong academic degrees and Montessori credentials as well as years of practical experience to enrich and deepen your understanding of Montessori, children and their interface in the classroom.

Montessori Faculty

Linda Aaquist, Level Coordinator & Instructor:

B.S. Geology, Univeristy of Alberta (1971)
M.A. Elementary Education, University of Phoenix, Reno, NV (2008)

AMS Early Childhood Teacher Credential, American Montessori Society (1988)
AMS Elementary Level I Teacher Credential, American Montessori Society (1990)
AMS Elementary Level I-II Teacher Credential, American Montessori Society (1996)      

AMS Instructor Academy Elementary Level (Cohort 1), American Montessori Society (2022) 

Frida Azari, Instructor:

B.S. Audiology, Tehran University for Medical Sciences (1994)

AMS Early Childhood Teacher Credential, American Montessori Society (2003)
AMS Elementary Level I Teacher Credential, American Montessori Society (2013)
AMS Elementary Level -I-II Teacher Credential, American Montessori Society (2017)

Brigitte Frost, Instructor:

B.A Psychology, University of Dallas (1987)
M.A. Education, Loyola College (2002)

AMS Elementary Level I-II Teacher Credential, American Montessori Society (2001)

Ann Gavey, Instructor:

B.A. Psychology, University of Washington (1972)
Fifth Year Teacher Credential/ Native American Education Program,University of Washington (1973)
M.A. Education, College of Notre Dame (1975)

AMS Early Childhood Credential, American Montessori Society (1975)
AMS Elementary Level I Credential, American Montessori Society (1980)
AMS Infant & Toddler Credential, American Montessori Society (2012)