Our
Faculty and Staff
MCS is proud of its long tradition of a strong, stable, and experienced teaching staff. Our directresses have been trained and certified by the American Montessori Society. Our assistant teachers bring many years of experience to the MCS school family. We are fortunate to have a dedicated and experienced staff nurturing our students.
Directresses/Lead Teachers
Stacey Burgess-Brundige
American Montessori Society
Directress since 2007 – lower level elementary
Dru Cole
American Montessori Society
Directress since 2006 – preschool and kindergarten
Patricia Davidson
American Montessori Society
Directress since 1998 – preschool and kindergarten
Lori Dedelow
American Montessori Society
Directress since 2000 – lower level elementary
Nicole Fara
American Montessori Society
Directress since 2006 – infant-toddler
Roberta Kusiak
American Montessori Society
Directress since 1989 – upper level elementary
Karen Martin
American Montessori Society
Directress since 1984 – preschool and kindergarten
Tama Sarnecki
American Montessori Society
Directress since 1996 – preschool and kindergarten
Assistant Teachers
Denise Ambry
since 1999
Donna Besse
since 2002
Toni Brown
since 1992
Nancy Decker
since 1981
Debbie Denton
since 2003
Judy Friesema
since 2003
Marcy Hand
since 2009
Maureen Hegarty
since 2009
Sonya Mayfield
since 2004
Chris Rasch
since 1988
Ann Robertson
since 1985
Barbara Roth
since 1984
Sue Szepanski
since 1988
Special Services
Nancy Friedman
Elementary Music Instructor
Terri Mulroe
Speech and Language Consultant
Administrative Staff
Lori Dedelow
Bookkeeper/Financial Assistant
Barbara Ehlebracht
American Montessori Society
Registrar/Consultant
Kathleen Hill
American Montessori Society
Principal/Administrator
Marge Schmittel
Receptionist/Secretary