Robin John, Head of School and Teacher: Robin began teaching at the Montessori Academy of PA in Boyertown in 1991. She is a graduate of Ursinus College with a degree in Classics and taught Latin and Greek at the Elementary and Secondary level. Certified by the State Board of Private Academic Schools in Elementary Education, Robin also received her American Montessori certification from Chestnut Hill College. She has over twenty-five years' experience in administration and became the Head of School for Brookeside Montessori in 1995. Robin is the mother of two Montessori Academy of PA (now Brookeside Montessori) graduates.
Crystal Davis, Teacher: Crystal began teaching at Brookeside Montessori in 1999. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education from Kutztown University and holds a Pennsylvania teaching certificate from the Department of Education. Prior to Brookeside Montessori she has several years' experience teaching preschool children and substituting in public school classrooms. In 2002, she completed Montessori training in Elementary (ages 6 -9) from the North American Montessori Teacher Training Center. Crystal also completed training at Princeton Center for Teacher Education in 2010 to earn a credentials from the American Montessori Society in Elementary (ages 6 - 9).
Miranda Marks, Teacher: Miranda joined the staff of Brookeside Montessori in 1999 and has served in several different positions including Pre-K teacher, computer teacher, and Administrative Assistant. She earned her degree at Clarion University of PA in the areas of Elementary Education and Special Education. Miranda's previous work experiences have been as a therapeutic aide for Crawford County Intermediate Unit, running a satellite preschool program for Bethesda Children's Home, and working in with school-age children in an Afterschool Program at the Meadville YMCA. Miranda began her Montessori training for Primary (ages 3 - 6) at Princeton Center for Teacher Education in 2010.
Stephanie Mease, Teacher: Stephanie has been part of the Brookeside Montessori staff since 2010. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education from Kutztown University and holds a Pennsylvania teaching certificate from the Department of Education. Stephanie has a few years' experience teaching preschool children and volunteering to work with children in a church environment.
Sandra Brile, Instructional Assistant: Sandra began her employment with Brookeside Montessori in 2000. She lives in the Boyertown area with her husband. Their three sons attended Montessori Academy of PA (now Brookeside Montessori). Sandra has several years' experience teaching in a church environment and advocates for children's services for special needs children. Sandra completed a seminar at Chestnut Hill College for Assistants in a Montessori classroom.
Patty Stewartz, Instructional Assistant: In 2003 Patty began her employment with Brookeside Montessori. She has several years of experience in the child care field. Patty has been an Instructional Assistant in both the Elementary class and Preschool class. In the summer of 2005 Patty completed a seminar for Assistants in a Montessori classroom at Chestnut Hill College.
Erika Hornburg-Cooper, Art Teacher: Erika has been teaching art at Brookeside Montessori for over four years. She is part owner of Gallery on High in Pottstown, PA. The Gallery on High features local artists' work and conducts classes. Erika teaches children and adult classes there. She has been working in various mediums since attending high school in Greenwich Village. She enjoys creating impressionist style works in oil and ink.
Colleen Krum, Spanish Teacher: This is Colleen's first year at Brookeside Montessori. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Moravian College and a Master of Arts from Temple University, both in Spanish. She also holds a Pennsylvania teaching certificate from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. She previously taught Spanish at both the college and junior high levels. Her study abroad experience includes living with families in Costa Rica and Valencia, Spain.
Mollie Larkin, Music Teacher: Mollie graduated from Mansfield University with a degree in Music Therapy and is Board Certified. She has provided Music Therapy services at Touch of Music, Pottstown, for eight years and also at Parkhouse Providence Pointe, Royersford. She teaches piano, saxophone, flute, clarinet, and Kindermusik.
Maggie Megill, Wee Workout Instructor: Maggie is a certified aerobics instructor and has been teaching fitness classes for twelve years. She is certified by the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America. She also holds the Kids in Motion Specialty Certificate given by SCW Fitness Education. Maggie has been teaching a weekly aerobics program specially designed for 3 - 6 year olds at Brookeside Montessori since 2006.
Jennifer Moyer, Computer Teacher: Jennifer began teaching computer classes at Brookeside Montessori in 2006. She taught fifth grade students for five years at Spring-Ford Area School District. She earned her Bachelor's Degree from Shippensburg University and her Master's Degree from Temple University.