Faculty & Staff

We believe that great teachers are our best asset.

AIMS attracts top talent from around the country. These educators are all dedicated to the classroom, to the vitality of the school, and to the Montessori philosophy. Schedule a tour and meet these kind ambassadors of the School.

Ms. Faith

Lead Educator | Toddler

• A.A.S in Public Policy - St. Peters University
• DCF Early Childhood/Childcare Staff Credential
• VPK+ Certificate
• Candidate for Montessori Early Childhood Credential - Duhovka Montessori

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Classroom Assistant

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Classroom Assistant | After School Care

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Ms. Lina

Lead Educator | Primary

• M.S. in Education - Universität Hildesheim, Germany
• B.S. in German, Biology and Science - Universität Hildesheim, Germany
• Montessori Early Childhood Credential - Duhovka Montessori
• DCF Early Childhood/Childcare Certificate
  

Ms. Kailin

Classroom Assistant

• B.A. in Social Sciences with a focus in Environmental Sciences - Florida State University
• Minor in Philosophy - Florida State University
• DCF Early Childhood/Childcare Certificate
  

Ms. Mackenzie

Lead Educator | Primary

• B.S. in Specialized Studies in Childhood Communication Structures - Ohio University
• A.A. in Child Development - Ohio University
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
• Candidate for Montessori Early Childhood Credential - Duhovka Montessori
• DCF Early Childhood/Childcare Certificate
  

Ms. Arzu

Classroom Assistant

• Alice Salomon School, Hanover, Germany
• DCF Early Childhood/Childcare Certificate
• Montessori Assistant Training: Early Childhood
  

Ms. Savannah

Lead Educator | Primary | Levels Coordinator

• B.A. in General Studies - Louisiana Tech University
• Montessori Early Childhood Credential - Duhovka Montessori
• DCF Early Childhood/Childcare Certificate
  

Ms. Rachael

Classroom Assistant | Private Piano Instructor

• B.M. in Piano Pedagogy - Bob Jones University
• Montessori Assistant Training: Early Childhood
• DCF Early Childhood/Childcare Certificate
  

Ms. Heather

Lead Educator | Lower Elementary | After School Care

• DCF Early Childhood/Childcare Certificate
• Candidate for Montessori Elementary Credential - Duhovka Montessori

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Classroom Assistant

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Ms. Kim

Lead Educator | Lower Elementary | Levels Coordinator

• B.A. in Psychology - Florida State University
• Montessori Elementary I Credential - Duhovka Montessori
• DCF Early Childhood/Childcare Staff & Directors' Credential
  

Ms. Christine

Classroom Assistant

• B.S. in Early Childhood Education - Florida State University
• Montessori Assistant Training: Elementary
• DCF Early Childhood/Childcare Certificate
  

Ms. Megan

Lead Educator | Upper Elementary

• Bachelors Degree, Writing and Literature with a minor in Art, Emerson College
• Masters Degree, Education, Teachers College, Columbia University
• DCF Early Childhood/Childcare Certification
• NY State Teacher Certification
• Candidate for Montessori Elementary Credential - Duhovka Montessori
  

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Classroom Assistant

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Music and Spanish Enrichment Educator

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Art Enrichment Educator

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Ms. Lindsay

Head of School

• Doctor of Education, Montessori Studies - University of Wisconsin, River Falls, WI
• Master of Science, Education - Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA
• B.A., History, Minor in Education - Colgate University, Hamilton, NY
• American Montessori Society Elementary Teaching Certificate
• Florida DCF Child Care Director Credential 
• Member of ASCD, AMS, NCSS, TESOL International Association

Ms. Judy

Associate Head of School

• Master of Science, Early Childhood Education - Barry University, Miami, FL
• Master of Science, Elementary Education - Barry University, Miami, FL
• B.S. Business Management - University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
• Director Academy Certificate, Teacher Education - American Montessori Society
• On-Site Evaluator Training - American Montessori Society
• Montessori Consultant - American Montessori Society
• Montessori Elementary 9-12 Training - North Carolina Center for Montessori Teacher Education (NCCMTE), Raleigh, NC
• Montessori Elementary 6-9 Training - NCCMTE, Raleigh, NC
• Candidate for DCF Early Childhood/Childcare Certificate

Ms. Harsha

Finance and Operations Manager

• Modern Tutorial College, London, UK
  

Ms. Lacey 

Enrollment & Compliance Coordinator

• B.S. in Business Administration/ Marketing - University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
• E-RYT 500 Yoga Teacher
• DCF Early Childhood/Childcare Certificate
  

Ms. Katie

Outreach Coordinator

• A. A. in Administrative Professional, Accelerated - Milwaukee Area Technical College
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
• DCF Early Childhood/Childcare Certificate
  

Ms. Amy

Administrative Assistant

• B.S. in Business Administration/Retail Management - Rochester Institute of Technology
• Secondary Education Teaching Certification - University of Missouri - St. Louis
• DCF Early Childhood/Childcare Certificate