Meet The Team
CMSAA staff and teachers work as a team to create a unique environment based on respect and love for the child.
Our Montessori teachers include educators who have been trained through Montessori programs, including AMS and AMI programs, creating a rich Montessori community that builds on the strengths of both traditions. We have teaching staff that have been a part of the CMSAA community for nine years or longer, as well as teaching staff newer to CMSAA with a depth of various child care and teaching experience behind them. Each classroom has a minimum of one lead teacher that is Montessori certified for the specific level they are teaching.
Laura Bengel
Head of School
Ms. Lakeya
Lead Teacher
Nido
Ms. Stefania
Lead Teacher
Nido
Ms. Cindy
Teaching Assistant
Nido
Ms. Alyssa
Teaching Assistant
Young Children’s Community
Ms. Denise
Teaching Assistant Substitute
Floater
Ms. Abby
Co-Lead Teacher
Children’s House
Ms. Rachel
Lead Teacher
Children’s House
Ms. Bethany
Teaching Assistant Substitute
Extended Care Assistant, Nido & YCC
Ms. Arlene
Finance Manager & Program Director
Ms. Bnnar
Senior Teaching Assistant
Nido
Ms. Ananda
Teaching Assistant
Nido
Ms. Katie
Lead Teacher, Nido/YCC Curriculum Guide
Young Children’s Community
Ms. Mikaela
Teaching Assistant
Young Children’s Community
Ms. Paula
Teaching Assistant Substitute
Floater
Ms. Lisa
Co-Lead Teacher
Children’s House
Ms. Veronica
Montessori Assistant
Children’s House
Ms. Sarah
Office Manager
Ms. Petya
Teaching Assistant
Nido
Ms. Yovana
Teaching Assistant
Nido
Ms. Sarah
Lead Teacher
Young Children’s Community
Ms. Melanie
Teaching Assistant
Young Children’s Community
Ms. Wendy
Teaching Assistant
Young Children’s Community
Ms. Ana
Teaching Assistant Substitute
Floater
Ms. Brigitte
Lead Teacher
Elementary
Ms. Kira
Music Teacher