In accordance with the Maryland State Department of Education, Butler Montessori teachers hold bachelor’s degrees (or equivalent) from accredited institutions of higher education. Many of our staff members also hold master’s degrees. Additional training in education principles and techniques is an ongoing part of professional development for all staff.
All teachers at Butler Montessori also hold an AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) diploma or certificate. This is in accordance with AMI’s high standards for its Certificate of Recognition.
Training to obtain an AMI Montessori Primary or Elementary Diploma is undertaken at an AMI training center. Many staff members have both certificates. The training is a rigorous, yearlong course during which each trainee writes his or her personal teaching albums. Intermediate teachers hold a Certificate of Adolescent Studies from North American Montessori Teacher’s Association.
Faculty and Staff
About
Jayanthi Babu ~ Lower Elementary Guide
B.S., Bharathiyar University, India
AMI Montessori Primary Diploma
M.Ed., Loyola College in Maryland
Kenna Bradford ~ Intermediate Guide
B.A., University of Florida
M.S., George Washington University
AMI Montessori Elementary Diploma
AMI Montessori Certificate of Adolescent Studies
M.Ed., Loyola College in Maryland
Matt Boggs
Facilities Manager
Miki Boulin
Community Outreach Coordinator, Marketing and Administrative Assistant
Bertha Castillo ~ Spanish Specialist/Extended Day Coordinator
B.A., Metropolitana University, Caracas, Venezuela
M.Ed., Metropolitana University
Jung Chi ~ Educational Specialist
M.Ed., Johns Hopkins University
B.A., Boston College
Scott Chidakel ~ Business Manager
B.A., University of Maryland
Melek Cilingir ~ Upper Elementary Guide
Assoc. Istanbul University, Computer Programming
B.A., Bogazici University, Istanbul, Philosophy
Navadisha Montessori Institute of Chennai, Elementary Course
Linda Cook ~ Extended Day/Substitute Guide
B.A., Columbia Union, Columbia, Maryland
M.Ed., University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland
AMI Primary Diploma
Lisa Daly ~ Media and IT Specialist/Intermediate Math Guide
B.A., Virginia Tech
M.A., Hood College, Frederick, Maryland
Adrian De Groot ~ Bus Driver
Rachel Dietrich ~ Supervisory Nurse
RN, BSN, University of Maryland at Baltimore
M.Ed., Special Education, George Washington University
Amy D’Elia ~ Director of Admissions
B.A., Monmouth University
Jennie Garraffa ~ Equestrian Director
B.S., University of Florida
B.A., International Academy of Design and Technology
Maria Kamazawa ~ Young Children’s Community Assistant
Laura L. Manack ~ Head of School
B.S., Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science
AMI Montessori Primary Diploma
AMI Montessori Elementary Diploma
M.Ed., Loyola College in Maryland
Cinzia Maddalena Mattiace ~ Music & Performing Arts Director
Classroom Support
B.A., Music Conservatorium, N. Piccinni, Italy
M.A., Piano Performance Conservatorium, “S. Gesualdo de Venose”-Italy
PhD., Pedagogy, Università degli studi di Bari Aldo Moro, Italy
Holley Mattson ~ Art Specialist
B.A., Alfred University, Alfred, New York
Jennifer Mitchell ~ Band Director
B.A., James Madison University, Virginia
M.A., University of Memphis, Tennessee.
Jack Myers ~ Bus Driver
Kelly Nguyen ~ Lower Elementary Guide
B.A., University of North Carolina at Charlotte
AMI Montessori Elementary Diploma
Laura Normoyle ~ Primary Assistant/School Photographer
Shilpi Patni ~ Primary Assistant
B.A. (Hons), University of Delhi, India
Heather Pelkey ~ Administrative Coordinator
Summer Camp Director
Certified Nursing Assistant for School Health
Certified Medical Technician
University of Akron, Ohio
Eriq Powers ~ P.E. Specialist, Webmaster, Marketing Assistant
Owner/Operator GO-Adventures
Emma Rodwin ~ Intermediate Guide
B.A., Dickinson College
Gina Sorrentino ~ Young Children’s Community Guide
B.A., St. John’s College
AMI Primary Diploma
AMI Assistance to Infancy Teacher Training
Linda Wilson ~ Upper Elementary Guide
B.S., Philadelphia University
AMI Montessori Elementary Diploma
M.Ed., Loyola College in Maryland
Jennifer B. Wolf ~ Primary Guide
B.A., Principia College, Elsah, Illinois
AMI Montessori Primary Diploma
Natalie Xander ~ Primary Guide
B.A., Emmanuel College, Boston, Massachusetts
AMI Montessori Primary Diploma
M.Ed., Loyola College in Maryland
