Kim Kimmons, Pre-Primary Classroom 1

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Michelle Meder, Pre-Primary Classroom 1

Accomplishments

• I am very proud of my 4 children (Madelyn, John, Brooklyn and Ben).
• I was instrumental in the development of the toddler Montessori program at The Summit Country Day School.

Education

• Xavier University – M.Ed. in Montessori Education (3-6 year olds)
• Xavier University – BS in Chemical Science

Work History

Pre-Primary Montessori Co-Teacher:
      Children’s Meeting House (2011- present)

Toddler Montessori Head Teacher:
      The Summit Country Day School (2008-2011)

First and Second Grade Aid:
      Loveland Primary School (2007-2008)

Pre-Primary Montessori Co-Teacher:
      Montessori Academy of Cincinnati (2006-2007)
      Children’s Meeting House (2000-2006)

What I love about CMH

I began my teaching career at Children’s Meeting House in 2000. I have always loved the relaxed atmosphere that allows children to be comfortable within the classroom and among their peers and teachers. I also enjoy being outside and CMH allows for the children to take some of their learning outdoors and into the natural environment.

What I love to do in my free time

I enjoy taking walks, going to the beach, taking my 4 children to new places and watching my children play sports.

Cindy Stiens, Pre-Primary 1 Assistant

Accomplishments:

My Family: Bob, my best friend and husband of 35 years this October and our amazing adult children, Eric and Kelly.

Being a co-developer in the creating of a new Infant Toddler Montessori program.

I am a Facilitator for Fernside which serves grieving children and adults.

Receiving my Montessori certification, from MACTE of Cincinnati for Montessori Teaching Certification. Following teaching in traditional schools I researched other methods, I was so intrigued by Maria Montessori and her philosophy and techniques; I wanted to become a Montessorian!

Work History:

After being a “domestic engineer” for over 16 years I went back in the work force. Following my passion of “making a difference” I was a Resident Coordinator for Evergreen Retirement Center for 4 years. Instructional Aide for 2nd grade at Our Lady of the Rosary for 4 years. Co-teacher 1st and 2nd graders for a charter school serving children with ADHD and Augsberger. Co-Teacher at Central Montessori Academy 3 years and Lead at Terry’s Montessori 2 years.

I would like to share how excited I am being part of the Children’s Meeting House Community. The facility is beautiful; the works are very enticing and everyone has been so welcoming! Thank you for allowing me this opportunity to touch your child’s life as I know each one will touch mine.

I am also very excited to be the pioneer of our wonderful More Montessori and enrich our precious younger friends!!

Some of my favorite things to do:

Family Sunday dinner

Play with our dog, Ebony

Play tennis competitively

Hike and enjoy nature

Walking club