SMITHVILLE
MONTESSORI
ACADEMY II

Meet our Leadership Team

Robin Galloway

Ms. Robin

Owner, Head of School & Lilac Community Lead Guide

Ms. Robin is the Owner and Head of School at SMAII and also serves as the lead guide in the Lilac Community. She holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) and is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). Ms. Robin is certified as a 0–3 infant/toddler guide through the Center for Guided Montessori Studies and also holds AMS certification in Early Childhood (ages 3–6).

Kassidy DiDonato

Ms. Kassidy

Assistant Head of School & Iris Community Lead 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.

Lauren Ackerman

Ms. Lauren

Assistant Head of School & Marigold Community Lead 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. A'lexus

Daisy Community Lead Guide & Parent Liaison

Ms. A’lexus is the lead guide in the Daisy Community. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in sociology, and also has a background in social work. She brings over 3 years of Montessori classroom experience and is currently enrolled in lower elementary training (1st–3rd grade) through The Center for Guided Montessori Studies.

Ms. Madi

Violet Community Lead Guide & Social Media Coordinator

Ms. Madi is the lead guide in the Violet Community. She holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing and management and is certified in Montessori 0–3 through The Center for Guided Montessori Studies. She has over 5 years of classroom experience.

Chloe Steyaert

Ms. Chloe

Office Administrator

Ms. Chloe is our Office Administrator. She brings several years of experience working with children and in administrative roles, making her a great fit for our office. Chloe is thrilled to return to SMA, as she worked here during her high school years.

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Our School-aged Program Rates

  • Before/After – $87.50
  • Early Dismissal-$15.00
  • Before Only-$72.50
  • After Only -$72.50
  • Drop in Only $25.00
  • Summer Program $155.00
  • (Summer activity fees$200.00)

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