Welcome to Downtown Montessori Academy
I hope this letter finds you well and filled with excitement for the upcoming school year. It is with great pleasure that I welcome you all back to Downtown Montessori for another year of learning, growth, and exploration.
As we prepare to embark on this new academic journey, I want to express my gratitude for your continued trust and partnership. Our dedicated team of educators and staff have been hard at work preparing for your return, ensuring that our school is a safe and nurturing environment where every student can thrive.
This school year promises to be filled with exciting opportunities for growth, creativity, and achievement. Whether you are returning students or new faces eager to join our community, I encourage you to approach this year with an open mind and a willingness to embrace new challenges. Together, we will discover new horizons and reach new heights.
Students, I invite you to take an active role in your education and engage in the various extracurricular activities, clubs, and programs that DMA has to offer. These opportunities will not only enhance your learning experience but also help you build lasting friendships and memories.
As we move forward, communication will be key. I encourage parents and guardians to stay involved in your child's education and reach out to teachers and staff whenever needed. We are here to support your child's academic and personal development, and your input is invaluable.
In closing, I want to express my excitement about the year ahead and the incredible potential that each and every one of you possesses. Together, we will make this school year memorable, rewarding, and successful.
Colleen McQuade
Principal
Meet Our Teachers
Toddlers & K3's
Maribel Sambolin
Children's House
Kim Fowler
Lower Elementary
Hanna Fowler
Adolescent
Justina Lawrence
Music
Will Branch
RTI
Meghan Lee
School Social Worker
Kathy Masch
School Psychologist
Chava Metzger
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Staff
Children's House
Javon Shepard
Lower Elementary
Amy Goodenough
Upper Elementary
Jenny Wilson
Adolescent
Kendall Cook
Phy Ed.
Michelle Tipton
School Counselor
Colleen Marchant Williams
Occupational Therapist
Bridget Quast
Speech & Language
Kelly Britton
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Staff
Children's House
Sasa Sokolovic
Lower Elementary
Claire Riordan
Upper Elementary
Ashley Petry
Art & Drama
Bryanna VanCaster
Reading & Garden Coordinator
McNeal Stepien
Special Ed. Director
Beverly Luckenbill
Occupational Therapist
Brianna Martin
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Staff
Staff
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