Faculty

  • Kumkum Barik

    Head of School and Head Teacher

    M.A. in Geography, AMS-certified Montessori teacher, Child Care Administration course, Staff Development and Marketing, 35 years of teaching experience (including 26 years as a lead Montessori teacher).

  • Julie McDaniel

    Teacher

    M.S. in Oceanography, AMS Infant/Toddler Montessori Certification, 25 years of teaching experience (including Montessori & Kung Fu).

  • Ingrid Arce

    Assistant Teacher & Spanish Instructor

    B.A. in Tourism, 14 years Montessori teaching experience.

  • Aytuna Oztas

    French and German Foreign Language Teacher

    M.A. in English Literature, extensive experience as a foreign language instructor and speaker, 22 years teaching experience in Montessori schools.

  • Kathleen Moore

    Administrative Advisor

    Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education/Special Education from the University of South Alabama, 2 years of experience with Montessori education as a parent, 2 years Montessori teaching experience.

  • Heather Leigh Stanley

    Communication Director

    Bachelor of Arts degree in public relations and a Master of Arts degree in mass communication from the University of South Alabama, 22 years of professional communications experience.