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
Sarah Howard
Thorold/St. Catharines Casa Supervisor
- Brock University – Bachelor of Arts Child and Youth Studies
- Montessori Teacher College – Casa Diploma
Heather Christoff
Thorold Montessori Assistant
- Brock University – Psychology Degree
- Sheridan College – Registered Early Childhood Educator
Christine Cullip
St. Catharines Casa Directress
- Mohawk College - Registered Early Childhood Educator
- Montessori Teachers College – Casa Diploma
Erica Buch-Fitzgerald
Thorold Casa Directress
- Niagara College - Registered Early Childhood Educator
- Montessori Teachers College – Casa Diploma
Ashley White
St. Catharines Toddler Directress
- Niagara College - Registered Early Childhood Educator
- Montessori Teachers College – Toddler Diploma
Alissa Orsulak
St. Catharines Casa Directress
- Niagara College - Registered Early Childhood Educator
- Montessori Teachers College – Casa Diploma
Courtney Saunders
St. Catharines Casa 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
St. Catharines Montessori Assistant
- Brock University- Bachelor of Arts Child and Youth Studies
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
Paula Serna
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
Christine Mandula
Thorold Montessori Assistant
- Redeemer University- Bachelor of Education
- Montessori Teachers College- Assistant Diploma
Emily DeOliveira
Thorold Montessori Assistant
- Algonquin College- Registered Early Childhood Educator
Lene Ergir
Thorold Montessori Assistant
- Ballerup Seminariet (Denmark)- Registered Early Childhood Educator
Kristine Sider
Music Teacher
- Fanshaw College – Recreation & Leisure Services Diploma
Elaine DeKleine
Property Manager