Meet our Faculty
Our highly trained and passionate teachers are dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for young learners. With a focus on hands-on learning experiences, our goal is to prepare our students for future success by laying a strong foundation in their early years.
Sally Lovelock
Head of School
- Owner/Operator
- Montessori Centre International - London, England
- Casa International Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy
Maria Piscitelli
Thorold Assistant Head of School
- French Teacher
- Brock University – Bachelor of Arts Degree
- Toronto Montessori Teachers Training Institute – Casa/Elementary Diploma
Beth Van Staalduinen
St. Catharines Assistant Head of School
- Redeemer University – Bachelor of Education Degree
- Montessori Teachers College – Infant/Toddler Diploma
Heather Christoff
St. Catharines Montessori Assistant
- Brock University – Psychology Degree
- Sheridan College – Registered Early Childhood Educator
Erica Buch-Fitzgerald
Thorold Casa Directress
- Niagara College - Registered Early Childhood Educator
- Montessori Teachers College – Casa Diploma
Courtney Saunders
St. Catharines Toddler Directress
- Montessori Teachers College- Infant/Toddler Diploma
- Niagara College - Registered Early Childhood Educator
Amanda Youngblut
Thorold Toddler Directress
- Niagara College- Registered Early Childhood Educator
- Montessori Teachers College- Infant/Toddler Diploma
Alyssa Richard
St. Catharines Casa Directress
- Canadian Montessori Teacher Education Institute- Casa Diploma
Alessandra Porco
Thorold Casa Directress
- Brock University- Bachelor of Arts Child and Youth Studies
- Montessori Teachers College – Casa Diploma
Vanessa Krajewski
St. Catharines Montessori Assistant
- Niagara College- Registered Early Childhood Educator
Laura Marconi
St. Catharines Montessori Assistant
- Niagara College- Registered Early Childhood Educator
Andrea Mena
St. Catharines Montessori Assistant
- Niagara College- Registered Early Childhood Educator
Deidre Drevensek
St. Catharines Montessori Assistant
- Brock University- Bachelor of Arts History
- Mohawk College- Registered Early Childhood Educator
Emily DeOliveira
Thorold Montessori Assistant
- Algonquin College- Registered Early Childhood Educator
Jenna Lee Elia
Thorold Toddler Montessori Assistant
- Niagara College - Registered Early Childhood Educator
Carlyn Kruc
St. Catharines Casa Directress
- Bachelor of Arts - University of Windsor
- Montessori Teachers College – Casa Diploma
Daiana Montes Velasquez
Thorold Casa Montessori Assistant
- Niagara College - Registered Early Childhood Educator
Jilian Ward
Thorold Montessori Assistant
- Niagara College - Registered Early Childhood Educator
Jami Van Nynatten
Thorold Casa Montessori Assistant
- Niagara College - Registered Early Childhood Educator
Julia Moura Guilherme
Thorold Casa Montessori Assistant
- Niagara College - Registered Early Childhood Educator
Kristine Sider
Music Teacher
- Fanshaw College – Recreation & Leisure Services Diploma
Elaine DeKleine
Lunch Supervision
Rosanna Panunto
Thorold Property Manager