Elisabeth Anderson
Front Desk Receptionist
At Oak Meadow since 2006.
B.S., Horticulture and Home Economics, New Mexico State University
Suzanne Berrier
Lower Elementary Assistant Teacher
At Oak Meadow since 2000.
AMS Elementary I (6-9), Center for Montessori Teacher Education
M.A., Education K-8, Lesley College
B.A., International Studies, Norwich University
Laura Carrier
Director of Communications
At Oak Meadow since 2005.
B.A., English, University of Michigan
Julia Crory
Beginners Lead Teacher
At Oak Meadow since 2017.
AMS Infants and Toddlers (0-3), Cambridge Montessori Institute
B.S., Veterinary Medicine, Centro Universitário Plínio Leite
Maria Cunha
Upper Elementary Assistant Teacher
At Oak Meadow since 2019.
M.A., Secondary Education in Earth Science, CUNY Brooklyn College
B.A., Environmental Studies, Prescott College, Prescott Arizona
Dan D’Amore
STEM Teacher
Upper Elementary Science Teacher
Middle School Science Teacher
At Oak Meadow since 2016.
M.N.S., Worcester Polytechnic Institute
B.S., Science/Math education, Salem State College
Ethan Dauphinais
Upper Elementary Assistant Teacher
At Oak Meadow since 2019.
B.S., Sports Management, University of Massachusetts- Amherst
M.Ed., Student Administration, Endicott College
Stephen DeFlorio
Teacher/Naturalist
At Oak Meadow since 2014.
B.S., Elementary Education, Lesley University
Amanda DiLorenzo
Beginners Assistant Teacher
At Oak Meadow since 2018.
AMS Infant/Toddler Program, Cambridge Montessori Institute
B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies with Minors in Early Childhood Education, English, and Diversities, Fitchburg State University
Peggy DiSarcina
Assistant Director of Finance
At Oak Meadow since 1995.
B.S., Accounting, Bentley University
Sarah Falcone
Lower Elementary Lead Teacher
Lower Elementary Program Coordinator
At Oak Meadow since 2014.
AMS Elementary I (6-9), Montessori Elementary Teacher Training Collaborative
B.A., Liberal Studies Teacher Licensure, Endicott College
Natalie Ferreira
Lower Elementary Lead Teacher
At Oak Meadow since 2010.
AMS Elementary I ( 6-9), Montessori Center of the Rockies
M.A. Ed. Teaching, University of Massachusetts – Dartmouth (Professional MA State Licensure)
B.A., Liberal Arts with a Minor in Elementary Education, University of Massachusetts – Dartmouth
Lori Fox
Middle School Humanities Teacher
Middle School Program Coordinator
At Oak Meadow since 2015.
M.S.T., Social Studies (7-12), State University of New York – Plattsburgh
B.A., Anthropology with a Minor in Archaeology and Museum Studies, Hartwick College
Antonella Fuchser
Director of Auxiliary Programs
At Oak Meadow since 2004.
International Montessori Teaching Diploma Elementary l (6-9), North American Montessori Center
Rudolf Steiner Kindergarten Diploma, Bern, Switzerland
Stephen Gay
Children’s House Lead Teacher
At Oak Meadow since 2019.
AMS Early Childhood (3-6) and Lower Elementary (6-9)
M.A., Education, College of St. Katherine
B.A., Early Childhood Education, University of Massachusetts – Amherst
Leslie Grossman
Director of Enrollment Management
At Oak Meadow since 2016.
M.S., Brandeis University
B.S., Middle School Education, Lesley University
Jen Johnson
Lower Elementary Assistant Teacher
At Oak Meadow since 2012.
B.A., English Literature with a minor in Hispanic Studies, Connecticut College
M.A., Dept. of Early Childhood Education and Care (EEC) Certified ages 0-7
Catherine Karp
Art Teacher
At Oak Meadow since 2002.
M.Ed., Elementary Education, Lesley University
B.A., Art and Art History, Kenyon College
Meredith Katter
Learning Specialist
At Oak Meadow since 2015.
M.S., Special Education (Moderate Disabilities Pre K-8), Simmons College, MA State Professional Licensure
B.A., American Studies with a Minor in Educational Studies, Bates College
Sanaa Kazi
Children’s House Lead Teacher
At Oak Meadow since 2012.
AMS Early Childhood (3-6), New England Montessori Teacher Education Center
AMI Early Childhood (3-6), Indian Montessori Centre
B.A., Psychology and English, Bangalore University
Anna Kritselis
Director of Technology
At Oak Meadow since 2003.
M.S., Information Systems, Northeastern University
B.S., Music Education, Westchester State University
Deb Larson
Director of Athletics & Physical Education Teacher
At Oak Meadow since 2000.
B.S., Physical Education, Adelphi University
Debbie Lustiber
Admission Assistant
IT Support
At Oak Meadow since 2011.
B.S., Applied Mathematics – Computer Science, Carnegie-Mellon University
Kellie McElhinney-Mancini
Director of Beginners, Children’s House and Lower Elementary Programs
At Oak Meadow since 2010. (Previously 1999 – 2007)
AMS Early Childhood (3 – 6), Northeast Montessori Institute
M.Ed., Early Childhood Education, Rivier College
B.S., Early Childhood Education, Fitchburg State University
Beatriz Mueller
Spanish Teacher
At Oak Meadow since 2010.
B.A., Communication with a Minor in Foreign Languages, University of Massachusetts – Amherst
Stephen Pixley
Music and Drama Teacher
At Oak Meadow since 2008.
M.A., Ethnomusicology, Wesleyan University
M.M., Musicology, New England Conservatory of Music
B.A., Asian Studies, Vassar College
Sushmita Prabhakar
Children’s House Assistant Teacher
At Oak Meadow since 2019.
B.A., Architecture, Anna University
M.S., Architecture, University of Cincinnati
Pursuing AMS Early Childhood (3-6) certification, Northeast Montessori Institute
Kathleen Princi
Upper Elementary Lead Teacher
At Oak Meadow since 2014.
B.S., Biology and Education, St. John’s University
Pursuing an Upper Elementary certification through The Center For Guided Montessori Studies
Katie Rae
School Nurse
At Oak Meadow since 2015.
B.S., Nursing, University of Massachusetts – Lowell
B.A., Psychology with a Concentration in Elementary Education, Merrimack College
Laura Ramsey
Beginners Assistant Teacher
At Oak Meadow since 2019.
Professional Music & Performance Diploma, Berklee College of Music
Pursuing a B.A. in Childhood Psychology, Bay Path University
Vaishali Sabnis
Children’s House Assistant Teacher
At Oak Meadow since 2010.
B.S., Statistics, Willingdon College – India
Pursuing AMS Early Childhood (3-6) certification, Northeast Montessori Institute
Jay Scheurle
Head of School
Director of Upper Elementary Program (grades 4 – 6)
At Oak Meadow since 2018.
M.A., Educational Leadership, Columbia University
B.A., Public Affairs, Indiana University
Sydney Scott
Beginners Assistant Teacher
At Oak Meadow since 2019.
Pursuing a doctorate in Psychology
Crystal Sette
Beginners Lead Teacher
At Oak Meadow since 2016.
AMS Infants and Toddlers (0-3), Cambridge Montessori Institute
North American Montessori Center: Infant, Toddler and Twos Teacher Training Graduate
B.A. in Political Science with a Minor in Psychology and Legal Studies, University of Massachusetts – Lowell
Kristin Tegg
Children’s House Lead Teacher
At Oak Meadow since 2015.
AMS Early Childhood (3-6), Northeast Montessori Institute
B.S., Biology, Bridgewater State College
Tim Wilkins
Middle School Math Teacher
At Oak Meadow since 2014.
M. Ed., Teaching and Curriculum, Fitchburg State University
B.A., History, University of New Hampshire
Sue Wood
Director of Finance & Operations
At Oak Meadow since 2018.
M.B.A., Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration
B.S., Biology, Yale College
AMS Early Childhood (3-6), New England Montessori Teacher Education Center
Kirsten Wright
Upper Elementary Lead Teacher
Upper Elementary Program Coordinator
At Oak Meadow since 2007.
M.A., Community Psychology, University of Massachusetts-Lowell
B.S., Education and Biology, University of Vermont
Pursuing Montessori Elementary II Standalone, The Center for Guided Montessori Studies