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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Jerry Nowak,
Jerry was born and raised in Wisconsin. He is a retired 29+ year U.S. Army veteran who has always had a passion for carpentry and the building trades in general. He is a part time building construction technology instructor for a community technical college, and moved to the Fort Myers area with hi
Jerry Nowak,
Jerry was born and raised in Wisconsin. He is a retired 29+ year U.S. Army veteran who has always had a passion for carpentry and the building trades in general. He is a part time building construction technology instructor for a community technical college, and moved to the Fort Myers area with his wife, Jill, 3 years ago. Jerry loves spending time with his three daughters' families, and has seven grandkids. He is an avid golfer and loves to go boating and fishing as well.
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. 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. Emma
Ms. Emma was born in Springfield Illinois but moved down to Cape Coral Florida with her family in 2006. She graduated from North Fort Myers High School. Has always wanted to peruse a career in Education and is currently working towards getting a degree in childhood education at Florida South Western. In her free time loves to rea
Ms. Emma
Ms. Emma was born in Springfield Illinois but moved down to Cape Coral Florida with her family in 2006. She graduated from North Fort Myers High School. Has always wanted to peruse a career in Education and is currently working towards getting a degree in childhood education at Florida South Western. In her free time loves to read and spend time with friends and family.
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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. Magda
Ms. Magda was born and raised in Poland. At the age of 15yrs she moved to Melbourne Australia with her mom. After 2yrs they moved to Chicago Illinois to be closer to family. While there she graduated high school and continued her education earning a Associates Degree in Early Childhood and Development. She has worked in education
Ms. Magda
Ms. Magda was born and raised in Poland. At the age of 15yrs she moved to Melbourne Australia with her mom. After 2yrs they moved to Chicago Illinois to be closer to family. While there she graduated high school and continued her education earning a Associates Degree in Early Childhood and Development. She has worked in education for over 20yrs. In 2022 Ms. Magda and her husband decided to move to Fort Myers to enjoy the sunshine and the FL beaches. In her free time Ms. Magda likes to walk on the beach, do yoga, read, listen to music and spending time with her family.
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Mr. Nate
Mr. Nate was born in Atlanta, GA and lived there for the first part of is life. He move to Fort Myers with his family in 2021. He is currently a senior at South Fort Myers High School and is interested in pursuing a career in health and fitness. In his free time he enjoys working out and spending time with his family.
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Mr. Nate
Mr. Nate was born in Atlanta, GA and lived there for the first part of is life. He move to Fort Myers with his family in 2021. He is currently a senior at South Fort Myers High School and is interested in pursuing a career in health and fitness. In his free time he enjoys working out and spending time with his family.
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Ms. Denise
Ms. Denise was born in Gainesville, Florida. After spending many years living in Michigan, Alabama and South Carolina her family moved to Central Florida.
Ms. Denise has worked in the healthcare field, primarily with children, for over 10 years. In 2018, Ms. Denise and her husband relocated to Fort Myers. Their family was extend
Ms. Denise
Ms. Denise was born in Gainesville, Florida. After spending many years living in Michigan, Alabama and South Carolina her family moved to Central Florida.
Ms. Denise has worked in the healthcare field, primarily with children, for over 10 years. In 2018, Ms. Denise and her husband relocated to Fort Myers. Their family was extended with the birth of twin girls in April 2022. She enjoys spending time with family, the beach, traveling, arts and crafts, and listening to music in her spare time.
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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 old's, in 1992 as an administr
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 old's, 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. Brittany
Ms. Brittany was born and raised in Florida. She has always wanted to be an elementary school teacher since she was young. She is currently pursuing a degree in early childhood education at FSW. In her free time she likes to crochet and play volleyball.
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Ms. Brittany
Ms. Brittany was born and raised in Florida. She has always wanted to be an elementary school teacher since she was young. She is currently pursuing a degree in early childhood education at FSW. In her free time she likes to crochet and play volleyball.
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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. Rebecca
Ms. Rebecca was born and raised in Union, SC. She moved to Lehigh Acres about a year ago. She is excited to work with us and pursue a long career in early childhood education. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her partner and her Great Dane, Scooby.
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Ms. Rebecca
Ms. Rebecca was born and raised in Union, SC. She moved to Lehigh Acres about a year ago. She is excited to work with us and pursue a long career in early childhood education. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her partner and her Great Dane, Scooby.
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Ms. Shay
Ms. Shay was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, FL and is currently in college to continue her teaching career. She found love in teaching while working with students with disabilities. In her free time she loves indulging in a good book or going to the beach.
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Ms. Shay
Ms. Shay was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, FL and is currently in college to continue her teaching career. She found love in teaching while working with students with disabilities. In her free time she loves indulging in a good book or going to the beach.
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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. Gianna
Ms. Gianna grew up right here in Fort Myers. She is currently a senior at Fort Myers High School and wants to pursue a career in teaching preschool. In her free time she likes to read and draw. She loves spending time with her dog Karma and volunteering whenever she can.
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Ms. Gianna
Ms. Gianna grew up right here in Fort Myers. She is currently a senior at Fort Myers High School and wants to pursue a career in teaching preschool. In her free time she likes to read and draw. She loves spending time with her dog Karma and volunteering whenever she can.
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Ms. Nathalie
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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 pursuing a degree in Elementary Education at Florida Southwestern College. In her free time she enjoys playing volleyball.
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Ms. Leigha
Ms. Leigha was born and raised in Cape Coral. She attended Ave Maria University. She is currently pursuing a degree in Elementary Education at Florida Southwestern College. In her free time she enjoys playing volleyball.
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Ms. Cathy
Ms. Cathy grew up in Pennsylvania but moved to Florida in 1997 with her husband where she raised 3 children.
Ms. Cathy has spent over 13 years in child care and is so excited to join the Montessori School of Fort Myers family. In her free time she enjoys reading, watching movies, traveling and spending time with her family.
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Ms. Cathy
Ms. Cathy grew up in Pennsylvania but moved to Florida in 1997 with her husband where she raised 3 children.
Ms. Cathy has spent over 13 years in child care and is so excited to join the Montessori School of Fort Myers family. In her free time she enjoys reading, watching movies, traveling and spending time with her family.
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