Montessori Children's Village

Miss Patti

Hi, I am the founder and administrator of our Montessori Schools. I serve as a directress in the three to six classroom at times. I have a BA in English Education from UW-Madison, Montessori Certification from St. Mary's Montessori Training Center from Omaha, Nebraska and an Administrator's credential from the UW-Milwaukee.

3 to 6 year old classroom

Mr. Charles

Hi, I am the lead teacher in the 3-6 class. I began Montessori training in 2001, and this is the begining of my fifth year at Montessori Children's Village. I am married with children: my daughters attend the Wausau Area Montessori Charter School, and my 4 year old son is at Rib Mountain Montessori. I earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1997 and am currently working through a graduate program in education at UW-Eau Claire.

Miss Leah

Hello, I am the three to six year old teacher. I am a Wausau native and a Wausau East graduate. I received my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education from UW-Stevens Point. I have been teaching children for five years. I am married and live here in Wausau with my husband and son, Ethan.

2 to 3 Classroom

Miss Cassandra

Hi, I'm Cassandra Menke. I recently moved to the Wausau area from Lake Geneva. I have a big family and lots of experience working with younger children. I attended UW Whitewater for two and a half years. I am now a second semester student at NTC in Early Childhood Education. And in my free time my fiance and I are planning our wedding.

Afterschool

Miss Loretta

Hi, my name is Miss Loretta. I'm the afterschool teacher. This will be my third year teaching in our afterschool program. I received my primary Montessori Certificate in 1975 and taught in the Washington DC area for three years. Sinche that time I have pursued a broad philosophical education.

Office

Miss Joan

Joan has been with us for twelve years. She is the office manager and also in charge of accounts.

Miss Kay

Kay is the director at Montessori Children's Village. Kay has been with us for twelve years and is a support person for all of the staff and keeps the days running smotlhly.

Miss Bonnie

Hi I'm Miss Bonnie. I've been teaching with Montessori since 1993. I am certified in Early Child Education and have achieved additional Montessori training in Illionois.

Miss Robin

Hi, this is my fourth year as a three to six teacher. I have a B.S degree in Early Childhood Education from UW-Stout. Before Montessori I was Administrative Director at a childcare center. I am working on my Montessori certification.

2 to 3 classroom

Miss Annette

Hi, I've been with Montessori since 1998. I am an infant teacher here at Rib Mountain Montessore, and I will also be in the two to three year old room on Fridays. I have my Associates Degree in Child Care Development and am continuing to participate in various additional childcare trainings. I was a nanny for two years and I enjoy working with children. I am looking forward to meeting them and their families this school year.

Miss Mindy

Hi, this is my eighth year at Rib Mountain Montessori. I have my Early Childhood Education Associates Degree and have completed my Montessori Certification for ages zero to three. I am married and have two children with whom I love spending time.

Infant Room

Miss Stacy

I began working for Montessori in 1999. I earned my associates degree in Early Childhood Education from Nicolet Technical College and held a position in their college day care while a student.

After School

Miss Lois

Office

Miss Beth

Beth is the director at Rib Mountain Montessori. She started as lead teacher in the 2-3 year old room and is now the support person for all the staff at Rib Mountain. Beth also co-ordinates the summer program at both schools.

Miss Alicia

Alicia is the first person you'll see to greet you at Rib Mountain Montessori. Alicia is also a native spanish speaker and teaches the language at both schools for the 3-6 year old classrooms.