Ibyerekeye Ishuri ryacu
Grove Montessori ni ishuri ry’abaturanyi rigaragara, ryujuje ubuziranenge ryashinzwe nitsinda ry’abarezi, abunganira, abayobozi b’ishuri, hamwe n’abaturage baharanira inyungu zo kugeza amashuri abanza ya Montessori muri Grand Rapids. Grove yatanzwe muri kaminuza nkuru ya leta ya Grand Valley, itanga uburezi rusange bwubusa kubanyeshuri babanza.
Inshingano | guhuriza hamwe imibereho, umuco, nubukungu bitandukanye mumiryango itandukanye ya Montessori, aho buri mwana yiteguye mumashuri nkumunyeshuri wigenga, yiteguye gutera imbere kwisi ya none kandi ahabwa imbaraga zo kongera gutekereza no kubaka umuryango mwiza.
Icyerekezo | tekereza ejo hazaza aho imbaraga zo guhanga hamwe n’umuryango ziyobora inzira yo gutsinda ibibazo bikomeye by’ikiremwamuntu.
Urugo Rwacu
Tunejejwe cyane no gufatanya na 1575 Jefferson SE na Everbloom Montessori muri Cottage Grove Abaturanyi ba Grand Rapids.
Our Team
Ati: “Icyerekezo gikomeye, cyiza Maria Montessori yari afite ku bana kigomba kunganirwa n'icyerekezo gisa nacyo, cyiza ku bantu bakuru.” –Sep Kamvar, washinze ishuri rya Wildflower Schools
Kate Caliri-Spiegel
Gushiraho Umuyobozi Mwarimu nubuyobozi bwibanze
Mumyaka irenga 20 nigishije mumashuri rusange, charter, yigenga, na paruwasi mubyiciro byose - nubwo ikibanza cyanjye cyiza ari umwana wa kabiri windege - kandi mperutse gukora nk'umuyobozi ushinzwe kwinjira mumashuri mato mato acumbitse mumajyaruguru ya Michigan aho nambaraga ingofero nyinshi z'ubuyobozi usibye kugenzura abiyandikisha. Icyemezo cyanjye cyo kwigisha cyumwuga gikubiyemo impamyabumenyi nkinzobere mu gusoma kandi umurimo wa databuja wibanze ku burezi bushingiye ku bidukikije no kwigisha kuramba muburyo bukwiye bwiterambere. Nizera ko abana bafite amahoro muri rusange kandi bafite icyifuzo gisanzwe cyo kwiga, bityo bakumvikana cyane nuburyo bwa Montessori butera uburambe bwo kwiga. Ndangije amahugurwa abanza ya AMI kumyaka 6-12 binyuze muri Montessori Institute i Denver, muri Kolorado. Intego yanjye ni ugufasha kugirango Montessori igerweho no gutsimbataza amatsiko, ubuntu, nubushobozi mubanyeshuri banjye.
Anisa Everett
Teacher Leader
Alex Mikrut brings more than a decade of Montessori classroom experience to Grove Montessori. She holds an AMS Certification in Montessori Education from the Midwest Montessori Teacher Training Center and earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Central Michigan University.
Alex spent eleven years teaching in Grand Rapids Public Schools, where she built a strong reputation for instructional excellence and thoughtful classroom leadership. In addition to leading her own classroom, she mentored developing teachers and contributed to instructional leadership within her school community.
She is known for building structured, respectful learning environments where children develop independence, confidence, and a strong academic foundation. Alex believes in establishing clear systems and high expectations while honoring each child’s individual strengths and pace of growth.
Throughout her career, Alex has remained committed to inclusive practice and ongoing professional learning.
As Teacher Leader, Alex works alongside Grove’s staff to inspire excellence in the classroom and the continued development and growth of our school.
Christal Jackson
Learning Support Specialist
Ms. Christal Jackson brings years of experience in education and a deep love for supporting children’s growth. As Grove Montessori’s Learning Support Specialist, she works alongside our Teacher Leaders in the classroom and guides students through co-curricular learning that enriches their day and strengthens the whole-child experience.
The students affectionately call her Ms. Jackson, and she has quickly become a steady, encouraging presence in our school community. Although the Montessori method is new to her, she has embraced it with curiosity and joy. As she puts it, “I not only get to teach, but I’m being taught.” Her words capture the heart of Grove’s culture—a place where adults and children learn from one another, and where every day offers opportunities to grow in connection, humility, and purpose.
Ms. Jackson is inspired by the way Grove nurtures independence, confidence, and curiosity in young learners, and she is proud to play a role in helping our school community thrive.
Jamie Masco
Charter Services and Growth Director
Jamie Masco brings more than 30 years of experience in education, leadership, and community engagement to Grove Montessori. She has served in several key roles within Grand Rapids Public Schools, including Executive Director of Professional Learning and Development and Family and Community Engagement Supervisor.
Jamie is a human-centered leader who believes deeply in the power of trust, empathy, and meaningful connections. Throughout her career, she has helped educators, students, and families navigate growth and change while fostering environments where everyone feels seen, valued, and supported.
With a master’s degree in educational administration and a strong background in professional learning and family engagement, Jamie is committed to advancing Grove’s mission and strengthening the systems that help children thrive. In her role as Charter Services and Growth Director, she supports school operations, collaborates closely with teacher leaders, and helps guide the long-term development of our growing community.
Jamie is inspired by the joy and curiosity of children and looks forward to getting to know Grove’s families as she supports the continued development of our school.
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Leon Hendrix
Perezida
Leon numuyobozi ushinzwe itumanaho ufite ubunararibonye ufite ishyaka ryimbitse ryuburezi, uburinganire, hamwe n umuganda. Umusaruro wuburezi bwa Montessori, yiyemeje gushyigikira ubutumwa bwa Grove. Kugeza ubu, akora nk'umuyobozi ushinzwe itumanaho ku isi muri Steelcase, Leon azanye uburambe bw'imyaka icumi kuva igihe yakoraga kuri WOOD TV8 muri Grand Rapids, aho yakoraga nk'umunyamakuru w'amakuru akaba n'umunyamakuru - gushinga ikizere mu baturage no guteza impinduka zifatika binyuze mu kuvuga inkuru no guhuza abaturage. Nkuwahoze ari Umuyobozi mukuru w’itumanaho n’ububanyi n’amahanga mu mashuri ya Leta ya Grand Rapids, yaharaniye uburezi buringaniye kandi ateza imbere uruhare rw’abaturage. Leon n'umugore we barera abahungu batatu bato kandi bitangiye gufasha mu kurema ejo hazaza heza h'abana bose binyuze mu burezi.
Megan Cottrell
Visi Perezida n'Umunyamabanga
Megan numwarimu wigenga nuwashushanyije integanyanyigisho yibanda ku burezi bwindimi ebyiri, uburyo bwa Montessori, nubuhanzi. Kugeza ubu, yigisha umuziki no kugenda muri gahunda yo muri Espagne kwibiza mu rugo, yinjiza ururimi n'umuco muri gahunda zabo. Afite uburambe bwimyaka icumi nkumwarimu wishuri murugo, yayoboye amakoperative ya Montessori kandi yigisha amasomo yibanze nkubuhanzi bwindimi, imibare, na siyanse. Megan azana kandi ubumenyi mu burezi bwo mu mwuka, amaze imyaka isaga 10 ayobora gahunda z’uburezi bwa gikristo zishingiye kuri Montessori. Ishyaka rye ryo kwiga inararibonye, rishingiye ku bana riyobora Grove kuba ishuri rishya rya Montessori.
Javier Ronquillo Rivera
Umubitsi
Javier afite impamyabumenyi y'ikirenga ya PhD mu mibare yakuye muri kaminuza ya Ohio kandi azana uruvange rukomeye rw'uburambe mu masomo no kudaharanira inyungu ku buyobozi bw'ishuri rya charter. Kugeza ubu akora nk'Imibare n'Uburezi muri BEAM (Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics), agenzura abakozi bashinzwe abarimu, iterambere ry'umwuga, hamwe na gahunda igamije kwagura imibare ihanitse ku banyeshuri batishoboye. Hamwe n'uburambe bwo kwigisha mu bigo nka kaminuza nkuru ya Leta ya Grand Valley na kaminuza ya Ohio, Javier afite ishyaka ryo kwiga bishingiye ku banyeshuri n'uburere buringaniye, bizafasha kuyobora politiki y’uburezi na gahunda ya Grove.
Leon Hendrix
Perezida
Leon numuyobozi ushinzwe itumanaho ufite ubunararibonye ufite ishyaka ryimbitse ryuburezi, uburinganire, hamwe n umuganda. Umusaruro wuburezi bwa Montessori, yiyemeje gushyigikira ubutumwa bwa Grove. Kugeza ubu, akora nk'umuyobozi ushinzwe itumanaho ku isi muri Steelcase, Leon azanye uburambe bw'imyaka icumi kuva igihe yakoraga kuri WOOD TV8 muri Grand Rapids, aho yakoraga nk'umunyamakuru w'amakuru akaba n'umunyamakuru - gushinga ikizere mu baturage no guteza impinduka zifatika binyuze mu kuvuga inkuru no guhuza abaturage. Nkuwahoze ari Umuyobozi mukuru w’itumanaho n’ububanyi n’amahanga mu mashuri ya Leta ya Grand Rapids, yaharaniye uburezi buringaniye kandi ateza imbere uruhare rw’abaturage. Leon n'umugore we barera abahungu batatu bato kandi bitangiye gufasha mu kurema ejo hazaza heza h'abana bose binyuze mu burezi.
Megan Cottrell
Visi Perezida n'Umunyamabanga
Megan numwarimu wigenga nuwashushanyije integanyanyigisho yibanda ku burezi bwindimi ebyiri, uburyo bwa Montessori, nubuhanzi. Kugeza ubu, yigisha umuziki no kugenda muri gahunda yo muri Espagne kwibiza mu rugo, yinjiza ururimi n'umuco muri gahunda zabo. Afite uburambe bwimyaka icumi nkumwarimu wishuri murugo, yayoboye amakoperative ya Montessori kandi yigisha amasomo yibanze nkubuhanzi bwindimi, imibare, na siyanse. Megan azana kandi ubumenyi mu burezi bwo mu mwuka, amaze imyaka isaga 10 ayobora gahunda z’uburezi bwa gikristo zishingiye kuri Montessori. Ishyaka rye ryo kwiga inararibonye, rishingiye ku bana riyobora Grove kuba ishuri rishya rya Montessori.
Javier Ronquillo Rivera
Umubitsi
Javier afite impamyabumenyi y'ikirenga ya PhD mu mibare yakuye muri kaminuza ya Ohio kandi azana uruvange rukomeye rw'uburambe mu masomo no kudaharanira inyungu ku buyobozi bw'ishuri rya charter. Kugeza ubu akora nk'Imibare n'Uburezi muri BEAM (Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics), agenzura abakozi bashinzwe abarimu, iterambere ry'umwuga, hamwe na gahunda igamije kwagura imibare ihanitse ku banyeshuri batishoboye. Hamwe n'uburambe bwo kwigisha mu bigo nka kaminuza nkuru ya Leta ya Grand Valley na kaminuza ya Ohio, Javier afite ishyaka ryo kwiga bishingiye ku banyeshuri n'uburere buringaniye, bizafasha kuyobora politiki y’uburezi na gahunda ya Grove.
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Leon Hendrix
Cesaylee Reed-Peter is a mission-driven leader and community advocate with more than a decade of experience in business administration, nonprofit collaboration, and community engagement. Cesaylee works as a Claims Examiner with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude, from Franklin University and a Master of Business Administration, as well as a Women's Entrepreneurship certification through Cornell University.
In her previous roles involving community relations, she served as a vital bridge between schools, families, and community organizations. Cesaylee is a proud member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated, where she actively mentors youth and contributes to community service and fundraising initiatives. As a devoted wife and mother of two, Cesaylee brings a family-centered perspective to her leadership and service, and is a passionate community advocate in the area surrounding Grove Montessori.
Kim Bailey
Megan numwarimu wigenga nuwashushanyije integanyanyigisho yibanda ku burezi bwindimi ebyiri, uburyo bwa Montessori, nubuhanzi. Kugeza ubu, yigisha umuziki no kugenda muri gahunda yo muri Espagne kwibiza mu rugo, yinjiza ururimi n'umuco muri gahunda zabo. Afite uburambe bwimyaka icumi nkumwarimu wishuri murugo, yayoboye amakoperative ya Montessori kandi yigisha amasomo yibanze nkubuhanzi bwindimi, imibare, na siyanse. Megan azana kandi ubumenyi mu burezi bwo mu mwuka, amaze imyaka isaga 10 ayobora gahunda z’uburezi bwa gikristo zishingiye kuri Montessori. Ishyaka rye ryo kwiga inararibonye, rishingiye ku bana riyobora Grove kuba ishuri rishya rya Montessori.