Faculty & Staff

Year after year, parents report that MSLF teachers are the #1 thing they love about our school. With an average tenure of over 15 years for lead teachers at MSLF, there’s no doubt where our strength lies. The dedicated team of faculty and staff work together to create the optimal school experience for children, parents and families at MSLF.

Faculty

Danna Ayres

Adolescent Program Director
Time at MSLF - 6 years
Has a favorite math equation and loves math!
Patricia Baking

Parent Infant & Toddler After School Teacher
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Brandon Chartier

Adolescent Program Teacher
Time at MSLF - 10 years
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Laura Earls

Upper Elementary Directress
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Jenny Fairbanks

Primary Directress
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Mia Fotopoulos

Primary Directress
Time at MSLF - 33 years
Shares her love of cooking in her classroom
Michaela Glusic

Toddler Directress
Time at MSLF - 9 years
Kathryn Jasinski

Lower Elementary Directress
Time at MSLF - 22 years
Has over 45 years of Montessori experience
Carolyn Lanni

Primary Directress
Time at MSLF - 14 years
Lived in Taichung, Taiwan, where she taught English
Eva Leung

Primary After School Club Directress & Mandarin Teacher
Time at MSLF - 28 years
Has taught Mandarin at MSLF since 2008
Debbie Lincoln

Upper Elementary Directress
Time at MSLF - 7 years
Discovered Montessori while working at a school in Japan
Monica Pearson

Primary Directress
Time at MSLF - 22 years
Features the Peace Flower in her classroom
Shannon Rowe

Toddler Directress
Time at MSLF - 3 years

Administration

Hope Allegretti

Head of School
Executive Director
Time at MSLF - 20 years
Lynn Dolister

Receptionist
Time at MSLF - 27 years
Kevin Gallagher

Facilities Coordinator
Time at MSLF - 22 years
Cassie Naeymi-Rad

Engagement Coordinator
Time at MSLF - 1 year
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Tiffany Natale

Director of Finance & Operations
Time at MSLF - 5 years
Teresa Pavelich

Administrative Director
Time at MSLF - 9 years
Ami Soni

Education Director
Time at MSLF - 1 year

Enrichment

Olivia Covelli

Physical Education & Movement Teacher
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Monserrat Mares

Spanish Teacher
Time at MSLF - 13 years
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Whitney Pasquesi

Outdoor Education Director
Time at MSLF - 2 years
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Lara Simon

Cooking Teacher & Food Service Coordinator
Time at MSLF - 1 year
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Kim Ward

Music Enrichment Teacher
Time at MSLF - 3 years
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Sara Yost

Garden Teacher
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