Support Team
Head of School I joined Woodland in 2012. I had the pleasure of being raised by an amazing Mom who was an Inclusion Teacher. That experience helped grow my passion which allowed me the opportunity to work with children for the past 20+ years. If I’m not at Woodland I love to spend time with family and dear friends. I’m also a writer in the making and hope to write a book one day!
Program Director I joined the Woodland community in 2005. I have had the honor of teaching in both Toddler House and Preschool classrooms, and have supported the admin team in several roles, and am now thrilled to be serving as Program Director. I have a B.S. in Sociology from UW-LaCrosse. I received my PHR certification from SHRM in 2000, and in 2008, I earned my Birth-Three AMS Montessori certification from Seton Montessori Institute.
Chief Financial Officer I joined Woodland in 2004. I have had experience working with children when I was a Adult Boy Scout Leader. I have a B.S. Degree from UW Madison as well as a Graphic Design Degree from Madison College. Outside of Woodland you can find me sculpting, painting, reading, and having fun with friends.
Registrar I was initially drawn to Woodland Montessori School because of it’s commitment to environmental stewardship and continue to be engaged with the Montessori philosophy and our strategic goals. I have an undergraduate degree from UW-Madison and a Paraprofessional Certificate from Seton Montessori Institute. I am grateful for the wonderful relationships I’ve developed with the people in our community since joining Woodland in 2010.
Office Administrator I recently joined Woodland this year. I have gained my experience working with children by being a nanny. I am a senior at Edgewood College, and will be graduating with a B.A Degree in Communication Studies and Spanish. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I enjoy being outside and exploring new adventures.
Human Resources
Facilities Manager
Inclusion Specialist
Environmental Specialist
Photographer & Website I joined Woodland in 2007 first as an assistant teacher in the toddler house, then the preschool. I left after the birth of my second child and came back in the role of photographer to combine my business with my love of Woodland. Outside of school, I love being outside with my family, our dogs and in our garden.
Teachers
Float Teacher I began teaching at Woodland in August 2006. I received my AMS Birth to Three credential from Seton Institute in Chicago. At UW-Madison I studied Spanish, Psychology, and Environmental Studies. In my free time I enjoy running, camping, biking, and gardening.
Float Teacher
Late Day Program Coordinator
Toddler 1 Lead Teacher I have been working at Woodland Montessori School since moving to Madison from Chicago in 2010. I received my Montessori Birth-to-Three certification from MECA-Seton in 2005 and have been teaching in Montessori schools ever since. My husband, Michael, writes screenplays and works on local film shoots. We love living in Madison and watching cranes, muskrats and wild turkeys walk through our backyard every day!
Toddler 1 Teacher I joined Woodland in the Fall of 2007. I have an associates degree in Human Services as well as my Montessori Birth-to-Three credential from Seton Montessori Institute. Outside of Woodland I enjoy spending time with my family and 9 grandchildren as well as traveling with friends.
Toddler 1 Teacher I joined Woodland in 2016. Previously I was a Lead Teacher in a Infant room. I also worked for MSCR Middle and High School programs. I received my B.S. in Art Education from UW Madison. I received my Paraprofessional Certification from Seton Montessori Institute. Outside of Woodland I love to spend time with my family, reading, cooking, and trying new recipes and crafts.
Toddler 2 Lead Teacher Woodland came into my life in 2013 when I accepted a part-time float position. The next year, I became the Toddler 2 Assistant Teacher and 3 years later earned my 0 - 3 AMS Montessori Credential from Seton Montessori Institute. In 2019 I took my dream job of Toddler 2 Lead. Outside of teaching, I love spending time with my children and husband and our two dogs in our home in Cambridge. I enjoy being outside, cooking and baking, traveling, and spontaneous dance parties.
Toddler 2 Teacher
Toddler 2 Teacher Late Day Teacher
Classroom 1 Lead Teacher I joined Woodland in the Summer of 1998. Prior to working at Woodland I was a Child Life Specialist at the Children's Hospital of WI. I have a B.S. in Early Childhood Education and an M.S. in Montessori Education. I have both a 0-3 and a 3-6 Montessori Teaching Credential. Outside of Woodland I enjoy spending time with my family, biking, walking/running, and fun with friends & family.
Classroom 1 Teacher & Kindergarten Lead Teacher
Classroom 1 Late Day Teacher
Classroom 2 Lead Teacher
Classroom 2 Teacher
Classroom 2 Late Day Teacher
Classroom 4 Lead Teacher
Classroom 4 Teacher I joined Woodland in 2001. I have been teaching since 1994. I have taught children from 16 months through 2nd grade. I have a B.S. in Elementary Education from Rollins College and completed the Early Childhood Graduate program at Rollins Hamilton Holt. I also have my 0-3 Montessori Certification from Seton Montessori Institute. Outside of Woodland my husband and I have 3 daughters, so I don’t have a lot of spare time. I do enjoy volunteering and gardening.
Classroom 4 Late Day Teacher I joined Woodland in 2014. Before Woodland I taught 7th & 8th grade Language Arts, preschool, and was an Art Teacher at the Community Art Center in Chicago. I received my M.S. in Elementary Education from DePaul and a MFA in Printmaking from the UW Madison. I received my Paraprofessional Certification from Seton Montessori Institute. Outside of Woodland I enjoy showcasing my art in many exhibits in the Midwest.
Kindergarten Teacher & Classroom 4 Late Day Teacher