SMITHVILLE
MONTESSORI
ACADEMY II

Meet all Teachers

From the Posy Community (Infants), the Lilac and Violet Communities (Toodlers) to the Marigold and Iris Communities (Early Childhood)

Ms. Margaret

Lead Posy Community Guide

Ms. Margaret is the lead guide in the Posy Community (Infant  Community). Ms. Maragret has a Bachelor’s in elementary education an endorsement in special education, and is a registered behavior technician. Margaret is currently enrolled in the 0-3 infant/toddler accredited training program through the Center for Montessori Guided Studies.

Ms Coleen

Ms. Colleen

Posy Community Guide

Ms. Colleen is an assistant guide in the Posy Community (Infant Community). Ms. Colleen has over 9 years of experience working with children. She has been with SMAll for over 3 years.

 

Ms. Kayla

Posy Community Guide

Ms. Kayla is a lead guide in the Posy Community (Infant Community). Ms. Kayla graduated from Northwest Missouri State in 2022 and holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She is in her first year at SMAll and joined our infant community as it grew. Ms. Kayla has 3 years of experience working with children. She is currently enrolled in The Center for Guided Montessori Studies for infants and toddlers.

Ms Morgan

Ms. Morgan

Posy Community Guide

Ms. Morgan is an assistant guide in the Posy Community (Infant Community). Ms. Morgan is in her first year at SMAll and joined our infant community as it grew. She joined SMAll with over 5 years of experience working with children.

 

Ms. Robin

Owner & Lead Lilac Community Guide

Ms. Robin is the Owner and Head of School at Smithville Montessori Academy ll. Robin holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree in Missouri and is currently a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). Robin holds an accredited certificate as a 0-3 infant/toddler teacher through the Center for Guided Montessori Studies and also holds a certificate in Montessori Early Childhood for ages 3-6 with the American Montessori Society (AMS). Robin is the lead guide in the toddler Lilac Community. Robin loves working with the community of children and families at Smithville Montessori Academy Inc. II and is surrounded by a wonderful team of teachers.

Ms. Amber

Lilac Community Guide

Ms. Amber is a guide in the Lilac Community (Toddler Community). Ms. Amber is certified through the North American Montessori Center and has over 5 years of experience in a Montessori Classroom.

Ms. Hailey

Lilac Community Guide

Coming soon.Ms. Hailey is an assistant guide in the Lilac Community (Toddler Community). Ms. Hailey is in her second year at SMAll and joined our toddler community. She holds a Child Development Associate (CDA). She joins us with over 6 years of experience working with children.

Ms. Madi

Lead Violet Community Guide

Ms. Madi is the lead guide in the Posy Community (Nido/Infant Community). Ms. Madi holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing and management and is currently in training through The Center for Guided Montessori Studies for Infant/Toddler. Ms. Madi also has over 3 years of experience in a classroom setting.

Ms. Nicole

Violet Community Guide

Ms. Nicole is a guide in the Posy Community (Nido/Infant Community). Ms. Nicole also holds the certificate for Foundations of Montessori Philosophy and Educational Theory for Early Childhood. Ms. Nicole has over 3 years of experience in a Montessori classroom.

Ms. A’lexus

Marigold Community Guide

Ms. A’lexus is a guide in the Marigold Community (Early Childhood 3-6). Ms. A’lexus holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and minored in sociology. She also has a background in Social Work and has over 2 years of experience in a Montessori classroom. Ms. A’lexus is also currently enrolled in the elementary training for lower elementary through the Center for Montessori Guided Studies and will be the lead guide in the new elementary  Daisy community coming Fall 2025.

Ms. Lauren

Lead Marigold Community Guide

Ms. Lauren is an Assistant Head of School and the lead guide in the Marigold Community (Early Childhood 3-6). She holds a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and is currently in training with The Center for Guided Montessori Studies for Early Childhood. She also has over 8 years of experience in a Montessori classroom.

Ms. Tricia

Iris Community Guide

Ms. Tricia is a guide in the Iris Community (Early Childhood 3-6). Ms. Tricia is certified through the North American Montessori Center for ages 3-6 and has 21 years of experience as a teacher, and Head of School in the state of Louisiana.

Ms. Kassidy

Lead Iris Community Guide

Ms. Kassidy is an Assistant Head of School as well as the lead guide in the Iris Community (Early Childhood 3-6). Ms. Kassidy is a trained, certified guide through the North American Montessori Center, and also through Montessori Educational Programs International. She also holds a certification in the Foundations of Montessori Philosophy & Educational Theory for Early Childhood. Ms. Kassidy has over 8 years of experience in a Montessori classroom.

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