Anna Betina

• Classroom: Half-Day Toddler (lead teacher)
• Year Appointed: 2017 (began teaching in 2009)
• Graduate Studies: Master's degree in psychology and child psychology from Taurida National V.I. Vernadsky University, Simferopol, Ukraine
• Doctoral Studies: Doctor of Philosophy in pedagogical and age psychology from K.D. Ushynsky South Ukranian National Pedgogical University, Odessa, Ukraine
• Montessori Credential: Infant & Toddler (birth to age 3)
• Email: anna.betina@gms.org

Lisa Doe

• Classroom: All-Day Toddler (lead teacher)
• Year Appointed: 2020 (began teaching in 1999)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in psychology from Guilford College
• Montessori Credentials: Infant & Toddler (birth to age 3) and Elementary I (ages 6 to 9)
• Email: lisa.doe@gms.org

Jessica Eaton

• Classroom: Half-Day and All-Day Toddler
• Year Appointed: 2024 (began teaching in 2012)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in mathematics from the University of California San Diego
• Graduate Studies: Master of Education from the University of California San Diego
• Email: jessica.eaton@gms.org

Anita Revuri

• Classroom: All-Day Toddler
• Year Appointed: 2021 (began teaching in 2004)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in history, economics, and civics from Osmania University, India
• Montessori Studies: Montessori Beginnings 10-week Course, Center for Guided Montessori Studies
• Email: anita.revuri@gms.org

Marian Romera-Reyes

• Classroom: All-Day Toddler
• Year Appointed: 2019 (began teaching in 2016)
• Montessori Studies: Montessori Beginnings 10-week Course, Center for Guided Montessori Studies
• Email: marian.romera-reyes@gms.org

Ayako Royster

• Classroom: Half-Day Toddler
• Year Appointed: 2021
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in French from the University of Tamagawa, Japan
• Email: ayako.royster@gms.org

Denisa Rychtar

• Classroom: Assistant teacher in Academic-Day Toddler
• Year Appointed: 2015
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in radiology from the University of South Bohemmia in České Budějovice, Czech Republic and Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, Czech Republic
• Montessori Studies: Montessori Beginnings 10-week Course, Center for Guided Montessori Studies
• Email: denisa.rychtar@gms.org

Shakiyah Stephens

• Classroom: Academic-Day Toddler (lead teacher)
• Year Appointed: 2019
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in elementary education from Guilford College; Associate in Science in early childhood education from Gaston College
• Montessori Credential: Infant & Toddler (birth to age 3) in progress
• Montessori Studies: Montessori Beginnings 10-week Course, Center for Guided Montessori Studies
• Email: shakiyah.stephens@gms.org

Marcela Tejada

• Classroom: Academic-Day Toddler
• Year Appointed: 2017 (began teaching in 2001)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in early childhood education from the University of Antioquia in Medellín, Colombia
• Email: marcela.tejada@gms.org

Rossana Aranda

• Classroom: Encore
• Year Appointed: 2016 (began teaching in 2013)
• Undergraduate Studies: Diploma in office administration from Manpower College, Santiago, Chile
• Email: rossana.aranda@gms.org

Syeda Ahmed

• Classroom: Encore
• Year Appointed: 2016 (began teaching in 1999)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in biology and psychology from University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
• Montessori Credential: Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 to 6)
• Email: syeda.ahmed@gms.org

Isabelle Bangham

• Classroom: Primary 4 (co-lead teacher)
• Year Appointed: 1996
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor's degree in educational studies from University of Nice, France
• Montessori Credential: Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 to 6)
• Email: isabelle.bangham@gms.org

Katie Cienek

• Classroom: Primary 3
• Year Appointed: 2021
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in psychology with minors in sociology and American Sign Language from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Email: katie.cienek@@gms.org

Jessica Eaton

• Classroom: Encore
• Year Appointed: 2024 (began teaching in 2012)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in mathematics from the University of California San Diego
• Graduate Studies: Master of Education from the University of California San Diego
• Email: jessica.eaton@gms.org

Liz Haff

• Classroom: Primary 2 (lead teacher)
• Year Appointed: 2022 (began teaching in 1984)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts degree from the State University of New York at Binghampton, Harpur College
• Graduate Studies: Master of Science in curriculum instruction from Western Maryland College; Master of Education in Montessori education, early education from Loyola University Maryland in progress
• Montessori Credential: Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 to 6)
• Email: liz.haff@gms.org

Terina McDowell

• Classroom: Primary 2
• Year Appointed: 2021 (began teaching in 2018)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in child development and family studies from West Virginia University
• Montessori Studies: Montessori Beginnings 10-week Course, Center for Guided Montessori Studies
• Email: terina.mcdowell@gms.org

Ashby Pettigrew

• Classroom: Primary 1 (co-lead teacher)
• Year Appointed: 2016
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in theatre from University of North Carolina at Asheville
• Montessori Credential: Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 to 6)
• Email: ashby.pettigrew@gms.org

Rebecca Porter

• Classroom: Primary 1 (co-lead teacher)
• Year Appointed: 2021 (began teaching in 2018)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in elementary education from Western Governors University; Associates of Science in midwifery from the Midwives College of Utah
• Montessori Credential: Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 to 6) in progress
• Email: rebecca.porter@gms.org

Carmen Romero

• Classroom: Primary 3 (lead teacher)
• Year Appointed: 2018 (began teaching in 1988)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in psychology from Guilford College
• Montessori Credential: Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 to 6)
• Email: carmen.romero@gms.org

Ayako Royster

• Classroom: Encore
• Year Appointed: 2021
• Email: ayako.royster@gms.org

Trisha Rush

• Classroom: Divisionwide Assistant
• Year Appointed: 2023 (began teaching in 2020)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in music from Bryan College
• Email: trisha.rush@gms.org

Jackie Shannon

• Classroom: Primary 4 (co-lead teacher)
• Year Appointed: 2019
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in elementary education from University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Montessori Credential: Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 to 6) in progress
• Email: jackie.shannon@gms.org

Kristy Ford

• Classroom: Lower Elementary 3
• Year Appointed: 2002
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in elementary education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania
• Montessori Credential: Elementary I (ages 6 – 9)
• Email: kristy.ford@gms.org

Mary Jacobson

• Classroom: Lower Elementary 1
• Year Appointed: 1990
• Undergraduate Studies: Psychology at Guilford College
• Montessori Credentials: Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 to 6) and Elementary I (ages 6 to 9)
• Email: mary.jacobson@gms.org

Katie Jones

• Classroom: Lower Elementary 3
• Year Appointed: 2014 (began teaching in 2001)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in psychology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Graduate Studies: Master of Arts in special education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Montessori Credential: Elementary I (ages 6 to 9)
• Email: katie.jones@gms.org

Kaki Keyser

• Classroom: Lower Elementary 2
• Year Appointed: 1989
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in psychology from Appalachian State University
• Montessori Credentials: Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 to 6) and Elementary I (ages 6 to 9)
• Email: kaki.keyser@gms.org

Ciara Parker

• Classroom: Lower Elementary 2
• Year Appointed: 2022 (began teaching in 2007)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in elementary education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Graduate Studies: Master of Arts in Teacher with an emphasis in Montessori education from Chaminade University of Honolulu
• Montessori Credentials: Elementary I (ages 6 to 9) and Elementary II (ages 9 to 12)
• Email: ciara.parker@gms.org

Kathryn Smetana

• Classroom: Lower Elementary 1
• Year Appointed: 2024 (began teaching in 2013)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in elementary education from Aurora University
• Graduate Studies: Master of Education in Montessori education from Loyola University Maryland
• Montessori Credentials: Elementary Diploma (ages 6 to 12)
• Email: kathryn.smetana@gms.org

John Archambault

• Classroom: Upper Elementary 2
• Year Appointed: 2002
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from Boston College
• Graduate Studies: Master of Arts in philosophy from Duke University
• Doctoral Studies: Doctor of Law from Duke University
• Montessori Credentials: Elementary I (ages 6 to 9) and Elementary II (ages 9 to 12)
• Email: john.archambault@gms.org

Brooke Juneau

• Classroom: Divisionwide Assistant
• Year Appointed: 2013
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in education and human development from Hampshire College
• Graduate Studies: Early childhood education from Wheelock College
• Montessori Credentials: Infant & Toddler (birth to age 3) and Elementary II (ages 9 to 12) in progress
• Email: brooke.juneau@gms.org

Kelli Meeker

• Classroom: Upper Elementary 1
• Year Appointed: 2024 (began teaching in 2014)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in international studies and a minor in sustainable studies from Muhlenberg College
• Montessori Credentials: Elementary II (ages 9 to 12)
• Email: kelli.meeker@gms.org

Cathy Moses

• Classroom: Upper Elementary 1
• Year Appointed: 1993 (began teaching in 1991)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in sociology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte
• Graduate Studies: Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Montessori Credentials: Elementary I (ages 6 to 9) and Elementary II (ages 9 to 12)
• Email: cathy.moses@gms.org

Savannah Tuttle

• Classroom: Upper Elementary 2
• Year Appointed: 2024 (began teaching in 2016)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in biology and education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Graduate Studies: Master of Science in sustainability and environment from the University of North Carolina Greensboro (in progress)
• Email: savannah.tuttle@gms.org

Emily Daniels

• Year Appointed: 2022 (began teaching in 2003)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in middle childhood education from Malone College
• Graduate Studies: Master of Education with a concentration in literacy from from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Montessori Credential: Secondary I (ages 12 – 15) in progress
• Email: emily.daniels@gms.org

Tim Goetz

• Year Appointed: 2018 (began teaching in 2013)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in international business from Ohio State University
• Graduate Studies: Master of Education from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock
• Montessori Credential: Secondary I (ages 12 – 15)
• Email: tim.goetz@gms.org

Doug Williams

• Year Appointed: 2005 (began teaching in 2001)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in liberal studies from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
• Montessori Credential: Secondary I (ages 12 – 15) and II (ages 15-18)
• Additional Montessori Training: Elementary I (ages 9 to 12) math training
• Email: doug.williams@gms.org

Rossana Aranda

• Subject: Spanish
• Year Appointed: 2016 (began teaching in 2013)
• Undergraduate Studies: Diploma in office administration from Manpower College, Santiago, Chile
• Email: rossana.aranda@gms.org

Betsy Bevan

• Subject: World Music
• Year Appointed: 2011
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Music in voice and composition from Shenandoah University
• Graduate Studies: Master of Music in composition from Eastman School of Music
• Email: betsy.bevan@gms.org

Chelsi Crawford

• Subject: Environmental Education
• Year Appointed: 2018
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in anthropology with a minor in biology from North Carolina State University
• Graduate Studies: Master of Science in natural resources from North Carolina State University
• Email: chelsi.crawford@gms.org

Aubrey Cupit

• Subject: Environmental Education
• Year Appointed: 2009
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting and a minor in anthropology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Relevant Certification: Permaculture Design Certification
• Email: aubrey.cupit@gms.org

Sandra Edo-Terradas

• Subject: Physical Education
• Year Appointed: 2024 (began teaching in 2014)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in physical activity and sport sciences from the University of Barcelona
• Graduate Studies: Sports and exercise psychology from the University of Barcelona
• Email: sandra.edo-terradas@gms.org

Katherine Gwynn

• Subject: Visual Arts
• Year Appointed: 2014
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in interdisciplinary studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Bachelor of Science in social work from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Email: katherine.gwynn@gms.org

Sandra Lee

• Subject: Spanish Language (native Spanish speaker from Chile)
• Year Appointed: 2003
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in English education with a minor in English literature from University of Talca, Chile
• Graduate Studies: Master of Arts in languages, literature. and culture from the University of North Carolina Greensboro
• Email: sandra.lee@gms.org

Kenny Quiroz

• Subject: Computer Science
• Year Appointed: 2023
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in cybersecurity from Wilmington University; Associate in Applied Science in network and cybersecurity from Davidson Community College
• Email: kenny.quiroz@gms.org

Sara Stratton

• Subject: Environmental Education
• Year Appointed: 2013
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in horticulture (in progress)
• Relevant Certification: Permaculture Design Certification
• Email: sara.stratton@gms.org

JoAnn Currie

• Role: Student Support Specialist
• Year Appointed: 2016 (began teaching in 1993)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in special education from Appalachian State University
• Relevant Credentials: Special education licenses in mental handicaps, emotional handicaps, and preschool handicaps
• Email: joann.currie@gms.org

Jeannie Stanford

• Role: Student Support Specialist
• Year Appointed: 2022 (began teaching in 1992)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in elementary education from Troy State University
• Graduate Studies: Coursework at Florida State University
• Relevant Certifications: Elementary Education K-6; Art Education K-12; trained in DIBELS® (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills), Text Reading and Comprehension (TRC), and Orton-Gillingham
• Email: jeannie.stanford@gms.org

Melanie Weisthal Yeager

• Role: School Counselor
• Year Appointed: 2022 (began counseling in 2006)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in communications from Appalachian State University
• Graduate Studies: Master of Arts in college student development with a concentration in counseling from Appalachian State University
• Relevant Certifications: Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC); nationally certified counselor by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC); licensure in professional school counseling from Appalachian State University
• Email: melanie.yeager@gms.org

Jessica White Winger

• Role: Director of Student Support
• Year Appointed: 2023 (began teaching in 2005)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in psychology with a minor in art history from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Graduate Studies: Master of Education in early childhood special education from San Francisco State University
• Montessori Leadership: Montessori administrator from 2019 to 2023
• Licensure: California early childhood special education

Athena Burnette

• Year Appointed: 2020 (began teaching in 2008)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in elementary education and English (double major) from Guilford College
• Montessori Credential: Elementary I (ages 6 to 9)
• Email: athena.burnette@gms.org

Berit Beck

• Year Appointed: 2021
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in sustainable food systems from Guilford College
• Email: berit.beck@gms.org

Ann Gresalfi

• Year Appointed: 2021 (began teaching in 1997)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in child studies
• Graduate Studies: Master of Education in special education
• Email: ann.gresalfi@gms.org

NaChari Hill

• Year Appointed: 2022
• Email: nachari.hill@gms.org

Kelly Linares

• Year Appointed: 2023 (began teaching in 1994)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in sociology and anthropology from Guilford College; Associate in Liberal Arts from from Southern Seminary College
• Montessori Studies: Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 to 6)
• Email: kelly.linares@gms.org

Abby Streble

• Year Appointed: 2023 (began teaching in 2020)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in human development and family studies from the University of North Carolina Greensboro
• Email: abby.streble@gms.org

Marcela Tejada

• Classroom: Academic-Day Toddler
• Year Appointed: 2017 (began teaching in 2001)
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in early childhood education from the University of Antioquia in Medellín, Colombia
• Email: marcela.tejada@gms.org

James Wagoner

• Year Appointed: 2024
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor's degree in music in progress
• Montessori Studies: Greensboro Montessori School class of 2018
• Email: james.wagoner@gms.org

Anna Betina

• Role: Director of Toddler
• Year Appointed: 2017 (began teaching in 2009)
• Graduate Studies: Master's degree in psychology and child psychology from Taurida National V.I. Vernadsky University, Simferopol, Ukraine
• Doctoral Studies: Doctor of Philosophy in pedagogical and age psychology from K.D. Ushynsky South Ukranian National Pedgogical University, Odessa, Ukraine
• Montessori Credential: Infant & Toddler (birth to age 3)
• Email: anna.betina@gms.org

Sarah Bobo

• Role: Director of Auxiliary Programs
• Year Appointed: 2017
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in economics from Duke University
• Graduate Studies: Master of Divinity from Duke University
• Email: sarah.bobo@gms.org

Andi Bogan

• Role: Family Relations Coordinator
• Year Appointed: 1996
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in religious studies from St. Andrews Presbyterian College
• Email: andi.bogan@gms.org

YoungDoo Carey

• Role: Communications Coordinator
• Year Appointed: 2018
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor's degree in Japanese language education from Konkuk University, Seoul, Korea; Diploma in digital design from Vancouver Film School, Canada
• Email: youngdoo.carey@gms.org

Jillian Crone

• Role: Director of Marketing & Development
• Year Appointed: 2016
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in advertising with a concentration in multimedia design from Pepperdine University
• Email: jillian.crone@gms.org

Aubrey Cupit

• Role: Garden Coordinator and Environmental Education Cultural Educator
• Year Appointed: 2009
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting and a minor in anthropology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Relevant Certification: Permaculture Design Certification
• Email: aubrey.cupit@gms.org

Courtney Dameron

• Role: Advancement Coordinator
• Year Appointed: 2024
• Undergraduate Studies: Associate of Science in nursing from Greensboro Technical Community College
• Email: courtney.dameron@gms.org

Ashley Daniels

• Role: Director of Human Resources
• Year Appointed: 2022
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in nursing from Winston-Salem State University
• Relevant Certification: Registered Nurse
• Email: ashley.daniels@gms.org

Rhea Egbert

• Role: Director of Admission
• Year Appointed: 2005
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in communication with a minor in French from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Montessori Credential: Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 to 6)
• Email: rhea.egbert@gms.org

Katherine Gwynn

• Role: Director of Cultural Education
• Year Appointed: 2014
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in interdisciplinary studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Bachelor of Science in social work from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Email: katherine.gwynn@gms.org

Terry Jeffrey

• Role:Facilities Coordinator
• Year Appointed: 2008
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in physical education from Marshall University
• Email: terry.jeffrey@gms.org

Missy McClure

• Role: Director of Lower School
• Year Appointed: 2020
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in early childhood education from North Carolina Central University; Bachelor of Arts in English from North Carolina State University
• Graduate Studies: Master of Education in Montessori education from Xavier University
• Montessori Credentials: Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 to 6); Elementary I (ages 6 to 9); Elementary II (ages 9 to 12)
• Doctoral Studies: Doctor of Montessori Education from the University of Wisconsin, River Falls in progress
• Email: missy.mcclure@gms.org

Dr. Kevin Navarro

• Role: Head of School
• Year Appointed: 2017
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts in developmental psychology with minors in educational studies and Russian studies from Carleton College
• Graduate Studies: Master of Arts in teaching from Webster University
• Doctoral Studies: Doctor of Education in character education and democratic school governance from the University of Missouri, St. Louis
• Montessori Credentials: Montessori Leadership and Administration
• Email: kevin.navarro@gms.org

Justin Okes

• Role: Director of Facilities
• Year Appointed: 2023
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies focused on horticulture and business administration from Virginia Commonwealth University
• Email: justin.okes@gms.org

Kenny Quiroz

• Role: Director of Information Technology and Computer Science Cultural Educator
• Year Appointed: 2023
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in cybersecurity from Wilmington University; Associate in Applied Science in network and cybersecurity from Davidson Community College
• Email: kenny.quiroz@gms.org

Maria Santana

• Role: Full-Time Substitute
• Year Appointed: 2020
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor's degree in business marketing from the University of Montreal
• Email: maria.santana@gms.org

Amy Wagoner

• Role: Director of Finance
• Year Appointed: 2013
• Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from North Carolina State University
• Relevant Certifications: Post-baccalaureate Certificate in accounting from Virginia Commonwealth University
• Email: finance@gms.org