James Farwell, jfarwell@msfortmyers.com
Mr. James grew up in Woodbury, MN attending several Montessori schools throughout childhood including Woodbury Montessori (3-4 years old), Nokomis Montessori School (Kindergarten), J.J. Hill Montessori (1st grade) and Valley Crossing Community School (5th – 6th grade). A lifelong learner and teache
James Farwell, jfarwell@msfortmyers.com
Mr. James grew up in Woodbury, MN attending several Montessori schools throughout childhood including Woodbury Montessori (3-4 years old), Nokomis Montessori School (Kindergarten), J.J. Hill Montessori (1st grade) and Valley Crossing Community School (5th – 6th grade). A lifelong learner and teacher, Mr. James has served for three years as a Sunday school teacher (1st - 3rd graders), six years as a snowboard instructor (11 – 13 year olds), one year as a teaching assistant at the University of Florida, has served as an occasional guest speaker at Florida International University several times from 2009-2013, and taught financial analysis courses. Mr. James enjoys finding ways to better serve our students, families, and staff. In his free time, he enjoys working on the school facility, playing soccer, weight lifting, growing fruit trees, reading, and discussing self improvement.
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Terri Shippey, administrator@msfortmyers.com
A native of Houston, Texas, Ms. Terri began her career in Montessori right after high school. She worked in a small Montessori school as a summer job. This summer job lasted 10 years. During those 10 years, she obtained her Montessori Diploma. Ms. Terri was given the opportunity to become a Dir
Terri Shippey, administrator@msfortmyers.com
A native of Houston, Texas, Ms. Terri began her career in Montessori right after high school. She worked in a small Montessori school as a summer job. This summer job lasted 10 years. During those 10 years, she obtained her Montessori Diploma. Ms. Terri was given the opportunity to become a Director of a Montessori School in Amarillo, Texas. It was there that Terri gained experience managing a Montessori school. She moved to Fort Myers, Florida in 2008, where she and a few of her co-workers spent the next 8 years transforming a small childcare center in the Dunbar area into a beautiful Montessori school that offered quality education to lower income families. Ms. Terri loves the outdoors and spending time with her horse, Bexar and photography. She enjoys all sports. She loves the Houston Astros, Rockets and Texans.
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Clare Klitenic,
Ms. Clare was born and raised in England. She moved to the States 25 years ago. She worked and lived in Atlanta for 22 years where she taught preschool. She moved to Fort Myers in 2021 and started working with us in our Toddler West classroom. In her free time she enjoys walking her dog and wo
Clare Klitenic,
Ms. Clare was born and raised in England. She moved to the States 25 years ago. She worked and lived in Atlanta for 22 years where she taught preschool. She moved to Fort Myers in 2021 and started working with us in our Toddler West classroom. In her free time she enjoys walking her dog and working out.
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Ms. Madison
Ms. Madison is from Lebanon, New Jersey but moved to Bonita Springs three years ago with her family. She has been working in the field of early childhood education for 6 years. She has worked with all ages from three months to eight years old. She also attended a summer camp for ten years where she worked with children from th
Ms. Madison
Ms. Madison is from Lebanon, New Jersey but moved to Bonita Springs three years ago with her family. She has been working in the field of early childhood education for 6 years. She has worked with all ages from three months to eight years old. She also attended a summer camp for ten years where she worked with children from the ages of six to sixteen. In her free time, she likes to spend time with family and friends, go on adventures, and hang out with her cat.
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Ms. Sashia
Ms. Sashia is from Tallahassee Florida, she moved to Fort Myers in 2018 with her husband. She has worked in healthcare for 5 years and childcare for 3 years. In her spare time she likes to spend time with her husband and friends, read and love on her 3 animals.
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Ms. Sashia
Ms. Sashia is from Tallahassee Florida, she moved to Fort Myers in 2018 with her husband. She has worked in healthcare for 5 years and childcare for 3 years. In her spare time she likes to spend time with her husband and friends, read and love on her 3 animals.
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Ms. Fedhia
Ms. Fedhia was born in Haiti and moved to Key West, Florida at 3 years old where she lived for 15 years. She moved to Cape Coral in 2021 and started working with us in late July. She as an academic tutor all of her high years working with children of all ages. In her spare time she likes to spend time with her family and friends
Ms. Fedhia
Ms. Fedhia was born in Haiti and moved to Key West, Florida at 3 years old where she lived for 15 years. She moved to Cape Coral in 2021 and started working with us in late July. She as an academic tutor all of her high years working with children of all ages. In her spare time she likes to spend time with her family and friends.
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Ms. Briana
Ms. Briana was raised in the Chicago area. Prior to joining our school, she volunteered at a child care center in Northfield, IL. She is an Early Childhood Education major at Rasmussen. In her free time, you'll find her either adventuring on her stand up paddle board or spending time with her pup, Ares.
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Ms. Briana
Ms. Briana was raised in the Chicago area. Prior to joining our school, she volunteered at a child care center in Northfield, IL. She is an Early Childhood Education major at Rasmussen. In her free time, you'll find her either adventuring on her stand up paddle board or spending time with her pup, Ares.
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Ms. Ana
One of our most experienced staff members, Ms. Ana completed her Early Childhood (3-6 years) Montessori Teacher Training in 1984 and taught for several years at Alexander Montessori School in Miami, FL. She then opened her own school, Christian Montessori Children's House in Miami, FL, for 3-6 year old children which she ran for
Ms. Ana
One of our most experienced staff members, Ms. Ana completed her Early Childhood (3-6 years) Montessori Teacher Training in 1984 and taught for several years at Alexander Montessori School in Miami, FL. She then opened her own school, Christian Montessori Children's House in Miami, FL, for 3-6 year old children which she ran for 10 years. She moved to Cape Coral and soon began work as a lower elementary school lead teacher (grades 1-3) from 1996-2001 at Michigan Montessori Elementary School, the first public Montessori school in Fort Myers, FL. After Michigan Montessori Elementary School shut down, Ms. Ana worked as an elementary school teacher at James Stephens Intentional Academy, an international baccalaureate school, before joining Renaissance Montessori school in 2010 where she was an elementary lead teacher until 2015. After a short retirement, Ms. Ana rejoined the Montessori community at our school.
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Ms. Sarah
Ms. Sarah was born in Hialeah, FL and relocated to Cape Coral, FL when she was young. She has been working in childcare for 6 years. She is currently working on obtaining her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. In her free time, Sarah enjoys kayaking, reading, and spending time with her pups.
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Ms. Sarah
Ms. Sarah was born in Hialeah, FL and relocated to Cape Coral, FL when she was young. She has been working in childcare for 6 years. She is currently working on obtaining her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. In her free time, Sarah enjoys kayaking, reading, and spending time with her pups.
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Ms. Hannah
Ms. Hannah was born in Cape Coral FL. and spent half of her childhood there growing up with her seven siblings and the other half in Pensacola FL. She worked in Pennsylvania for a few years where she met her husband on a mission trip. Despite her travels, Ms. Hannah remains a true FL girl residing in Ft. Myers, working on her b
Ms. Hannah
Ms. Hannah was born in Cape Coral FL. and spent half of her childhood there growing up with her seven siblings and the other half in Pensacola FL. She worked in Pennsylvania for a few years where she met her husband on a mission trip. Despite her travels, Ms. Hannah remains a true FL girl residing in Ft. Myers, working on her bachelors degree and soaking up the sunshine with her favorite person and their husky.
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Ms. Julia
Ms. Julia was born in Gainesville, FL and moved to Fort Myers to further her education and athletic career as a swimmer at Florida Gulf Coast University, she will graduate with a degree in English. In her free time she loves to hang out with her cat, read travel and listen to heavy metal.
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Ms. Julia
Ms. Julia was born in Gainesville, FL and moved to Fort Myers to further her education and athletic career as a swimmer at Florida Gulf Coast University, she will graduate with a degree in English. In her free time she loves to hang out with her cat, read travel and listen to heavy metal.
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Ms. Livia
Ms. Livia has a long career in teaching starting with first lamaze (childbirth) classes from 1987-1993, as a certified substitute teacher and teachers aide in the early 1990’s working with elementary, special needs, and high school students, in 1991 as a Head Start program working with 4 and 5 year olds, in 1992 as an administra
Ms. Livia
Ms. Livia has a long career in teaching starting with first lamaze (childbirth) classes from 1987-1993, as a certified substitute teacher and teachers aide in the early 1990’s working with elementary, special needs, and high school students, in 1991 as a Head Start program working with 4 and 5 year olds, in 1992 as an administrator in a early education childhood program, in a preschool classroom from 1994 – 1997, and since 2000, Ms. Livia has served the Montessori School of Fort Myers where she earned her Infant/Toddler Montessori Credential. Ms. Livia loves spending quality time with her family and her grandchildren. She likes reading, gardening, trying new foods, and is very active with her bible classes.
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Ms. Pam
A life-long Montessori teacher, Ms. Pam began teaching at Florence Foster Montessori School in Chicago, IL in 1986 where she taught until 1989 when she moved to Fort Myers. Ms. Pam has taught at Montessori School of Fort Myers since 1990 as an assistant teacher and is a strong presence in the classroom. She loves working with our
Ms. Pam
A life-long Montessori teacher, Ms. Pam began teaching at Florence Foster Montessori School in Chicago, IL in 1986 where she taught until 1989 when she moved to Fort Myers. Ms. Pam has taught at Montessori School of Fort Myers since 1990 as an assistant teacher and is a strong presence in the classroom. She loves working with our children and is very skilled in keeping her classroom running in good order.
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Ms. Ashunta
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Ms. Melanie
Ms. Melanie studied in Michigan prior to relocating to Cape Coral, Fl. She has previous experience working with infants and children in Michigan. In her free time, Ms. Melanie enjoys spending time with her three teenage children and her husband, boating and going to the beach.
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Ms. Melanie
Ms. Melanie studied in Michigan prior to relocating to Cape Coral, Fl. She has previous experience working with infants and children in Michigan. In her free time, Ms. Melanie enjoys spending time with her three teenage children and her husband, boating and going to the beach.
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Ms. Bella
Ms. Bella was born in Cape Coral but halfway through her childhood moved to Lehigh Acres. She is attending Florida Gulf Coast University majoring in Elementary Education. Ms. Bella is a Cheer Coach at Top Gun All Stars and travels the country doing Choreography for different cheer programs and teams. In her free time she likes to
Ms. Bella
Ms. Bella was born in Cape Coral but halfway through her childhood moved to Lehigh Acres. She is attending Florida Gulf Coast University majoring in Elementary Education. Ms. Bella is a Cheer Coach at Top Gun All Stars and travels the country doing Choreography for different cheer programs and teams. In her free time she likes to spend time at home.
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Ms. Cira
Ms. Cira is originally from Maryland. She has completed her Associate's Degree and is currently obtaining her Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from FSW. She has always had a love for children and genuinely enjoys working with them. In her spare time she loves going to the beach with her family and playing fetch with
Ms. Cira
Ms. Cira is originally from Maryland. She has completed her Associate's Degree and is currently obtaining her Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from FSW. She has always had a love for children and genuinely enjoys working with them. In her spare time she loves going to the beach with her family and playing fetch with her puppies.
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Ms. Vanessa
Ms. Vanessa was born in Barranquilla, Colombia, where she got her degree in Psychology. She then moved to Tampa where she started her teaching career. Along the way she became a Registered Behavior Technician and got her National Early Childhood Credential. In her free time she loves to roller skate and spend with her husband
Ms. Vanessa
Ms. Vanessa was born in Barranquilla, Colombia, where she got her degree in Psychology. She then moved to Tampa where she started her teaching career. Along the way she became a Registered Behavior Technician and got her National Early Childhood Credential. In her free time she loves to roller skate and spend with her husband and dog.
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Ms. Celina
Ms. Celina is a Florida native, born in Fort Myers and raised in Cape Coral. She has always loved children and has spent many years babysitting. Even though she has just began her journey into early childhood education, she hopes to have a future in the field. Celina is currently pursuing her DCF certification and has completed
Ms. Celina
Ms. Celina is a Florida native, born in Fort Myers and raised in Cape Coral. She has always loved children and has spent many years babysitting. Even though she has just began her journey into early childhood education, she hopes to have a future in the field. Celina is currently pursuing her DCF certification and has completed her Redirecting Children's Behavior certification this year. In her free time she enjoys pottery and takes classes at the Cape Coral Arts Center. She also plans to go back to FSW to pursue an A.A. in ceramics and her long term goal is to one day teach pottery to children utilizing the Montessori curriculum.
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Ms. Joyce
Ms. Joyce was born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil where she studied Bio medicine. Soon after moving to Florida she found her love of teaching at a small Montessori school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She joined our school in 2013. Her nurturing spirit and love of young children makes her a wonderful addition to our Infant progr
Ms. Joyce
Ms. Joyce was born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil where she studied Bio medicine. Soon after moving to Florida she found her love of teaching at a small Montessori school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She joined our school in 2013. Her nurturing spirit and love of young children makes her a wonderful addition to our Infant program. In her free time Joyce enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
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Ms. Leigha
Ms. Leigha was born and raised in Cape Coral. She attended Ave Maria University. She is currently perusing a degree in Elementary Education at Florida Southwestern College. In her free time she enjoys playing volleyball.
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Ms. Elizabeth
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Ms. Gianna
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