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Montessori pedagogy follows the child as children are empowered to find engaging “work” in a child-sized environment and at their own pace. https://www.oakknollmontessorischool.org/tuition-fees daily 0.75 2025-11-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa55af05be0eb0d25011165/1605132241175-NOZBML5MYBHLZWNENRYO/DSC00123.JPG Tuition & Fees https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa55af05be0eb0d25011165/230f2717-b5f8-432a-ac25-3de6106f4252/Screenshot+2025-11-11+at+9.32.54%E2%80%AFAM.png Tuition & Fees https://www.oakknollmontessorischool.org/our-mission daily 0.75 2026-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa55af05be0eb0d25011165/abd1b81f-1fdf-4dcf-86ca-789ab14f10af/DSC00144.jpg Our Mission https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa55af05be0eb0d25011165/1605020326436-TEHBZS0KCM2SXUNUP2H6/AMI_USA%2BSchool%2BSeal.png Our Mission https://www.oakknollmontessorischool.org/elementary daily 0.75 2025-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa55af05be0eb0d25011165/1612916802962-Z8WYQ8NMW92TJ7KAN9DK/F33D746F-4C19-40AA-88C1-2969DAFFC67B.jpeg Elementary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa55af05be0eb0d25011165/1612934316658-UPZHEXFF4W5LNG4G00L5/IMG_0414.jpg Elementary Lower Elementary 6-9 years The child who enters the elementary classroom at six, is a different child from the one who attended the Primary program. This new child no longer wants to work by themselves, but rather longs for discussions with friends. This new child now has an imagination that they can use to explore new ideas rather than just working with concrete objects at hand. This new child has a reasoning mind to work through patterns and explore connections. We utilize these dynamic new attributes to create an environment specially designed for them, including tables that allow for group work, materials that pique their interest, and lessons developed to unlock ideas and allow them to explore. All of this and more becomes available to the new learner in the Lower Elementary classroom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa55af05be0eb0d25011165/1612934244408-2HNS61BNFVF0ICOUWXFZ/elem20.jpg Elementary Upper Elementary 9-12 years The curious child of the Lower Elementary classroom moves into the Upper Elementary room having built foundational skills and the ability to do “Big Work” and learn anything they want to know. They continue to work with impressionistic charts as well as concrete materials, but they take these ideas further by learning to abstract mathematical concepts and explore connections between the areas of their world. They dive deeply into research and engage in gigantic mathematics problems. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa55af05be0eb0d25011165/1612972461807-ZTS3OJV1MNXE5K2P8O7Q/IMG_4770.jpg Elementary Cosmic Education The Elementary aged child is full of imagination and cannot be confined to the classroom. 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She loves working with the Toddlers as there is so much growth and development that we get to witness. Prior to working in the Toddler class, she worked for 4 years as the Aftercare Lead. She then took a year and a half off to have and stay home with her daughter. She started an in home daycare during this time and implemented many Montessori aspects. Prior to her journey at Oak Knoll, she worked with children and as a dental assistant. Christina is a single mother to Adalyn who has been at Oak Knoll since she was a toddler & just began at Oak Knoll’s Elementary Program this year. In her spare time she is a Girl Scout leader for her daughters Daisy troop for the 2nd year. She likes to travel, garden, bake, party plan, scrapbook, and spend time and have fun adventures with her daughter and family. https://www.oakknollmontessorischool.org/corrina-vasquez daily 0.75 2025-03-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa55af05be0eb0d25011165/0edc77a6-9b3f-4aac-9b0d-917d3408bdd5/Corrina.jpg https://www.oakknollmontessorischool.org/keriaspegren daily 0.75 2026-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa55af05be0eb0d25011165/fb4e44e7-2030-440d-aa24-d8e018519cf8/Tch-DSC_2871-OKM+24.jpg Keri Aspegren - Keri Aspegren Assistant Head of School Keri has been a Montessori guide in both lower and upper elementary classrooms from 2008 - 2020 both in the US and in Hong Kong. She then moved to Administration part time, and eventually full time in a Curriculum Leadership role. She facilitates mentoring between children in different classes and levels, teaches meditative practices, handwork and social skills as well as mentoring and coaching new teachers. She loves being part of the Montessori community, and was inspired to get her Elementary training in Bergamo, Italy after the birth of her first child. Both of her daughters went through Montessori from age 2 to 12. She is excited to be newly relocated to LA, where she plans to continue her favorite pastimes- hiking and camping! https://www.oakknollmontessorischool.org/korina-navarro daily 0.75 2026-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa55af05be0eb0d25011165/830f2068-3d38-4d08-98ba-f63cc4181556/Ms.+Korina+Tch--1697-OKM+Spring+21_pp.jpg Korina Navarro - Korina Navarro Director of Operations Korina holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, complemented by an Associate's degree in Psychology and a certificate in Early Childhood Education from UCLA Extension. Her educational achievements reflect her profound dedication to both learning and teaching. During her time at Pepperdine, Korina participated in two global initiatives focused on social entrepreneurship in South Africa and later served as a business consultant in Kigali, Rwanda. These experiences allowed her to apply her business and management skills in real-world settings, broaden her perspective on global issues, and enhance her ability to contribute positively to society. In 1999, Korina embarked on her teaching career in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, where she taught English as a second language at the primary level. It was during this period that she encountered the Montessori method of teaching, which rapidly became her passion. For the past 14 years, Korina has been a vital part of Oak Knoll Montessori School, taking on various roles. In each of these roles, she has demonstrated her unwavering dedication to creating an environment where children can thrive and grow. Korina's blend of business skills, psychological understanding, educational knowledge, and social entrepreneurship experience significantly enriches the Oak Knoll team. https://www.oakknollmontessorischool.org/board-of-trustees-1 daily 0.75 2021-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa55af05be0eb0d25011165/1604988654104-Q12OMFFRIBHQLLE5CHO6/kira.jpeg Board of Trustees (Copy) Kira Donnelly A seasoned Montessori educator and administrator with over 25 years of experience, Kira brings essential qualifications for the head of school position at Oak Knoll. A self-proclaimed “teacher first,” Kira has taught in public, private, and charter schools at the elementary, adolescent, secondary, and college levels. She has experience as a department chair, Montessori level lead, Montessori assessment coordinator, and Montessori board member. Kira received her AMI Elementary Diploma from the Montessori Center of Minnesota and her NAMTA/AMI Orientation to Adolescent Studies Certificate at Great Work in Redlands, CA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa55af05be0eb0d25011165/1604988599668-8VR27XP3IFC4WCGWK7IG/CLB.png Board of Trustees (Copy) Candice-Leigh Baumgardner, President Candice-Leigh Baumgardner is a research consultant with a focus on design strategy in the consumer, automotive, and health care industries. She is an Associate Professor of Humanities & Sciences at ArtCenter College of Design, where she also teaches in the graduate program for Systems and Transportation Design and serves as the Director of Social Sciences and Research. She received her Master’s degrees in Choral and Instrumental Conducting from the Hartt School of Music in Hartford, Connecticut. Prof. Baumgardner has contributed to various industry publications, including FastCompany and HOW magazine, and served as an external reviewer for AIGA’s journal, Dialectic. She has served on the board of Peace Montessori (Oak Park, CA) and as a board liaison representing the faculty of ArtCenter College of Design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa55af05be0eb0d25011165/1604988864628-DOKFW4N8D13X31Y3TASR/E.png Board of Trustees (Copy) Cynthia is currently the Sr. Procurement Services Analyst within Business and Finance at the California Institute of Technology. She has worked in Europe and the US in multiple industries including domestic and global manufacturing, marketing and higher education. Her professional career has centered on strategic planning, supply chain management, risk assessment, contract negotiations, and systems implementations. She holds a B.S. in Biology from Indiana University, Bloomington. Cynthia, her husband Jason, and two children Jacob and Amelia, enjoy reading, drawing, cooking (and eating!), spending time together, and volunteering and playing for the Pasadena Rugby Club, Pasadena American Little League, and the Pasadena Suzuki Music Program. They have been an OKMS family since 2011. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa55af05be0eb0d25011165/1604988708181-I0D35PDAMCPOVD1B4XYM/rupert.png Board of Trustees (Copy) Rupert Grant, Treasurer Rupert Grant is a real estate investor who specializes in the purchase of unique Los Angeles area apartment buildings for renovation and sale to savvy investors. With a law degree from UCLA and a Bachelor of Science in Management and Marketing from the University of La Verne, Rupert creates innovative strategic financial plans so that investors can achieve their financial dreams through passive income streams using tools like the Self Directed IRA (SDIRA). Rupert has an extensive background in securities and investment management having worked in the financial services industry as a stock broker for Nationwide Financial in Woodland Hills, CA. Rupert is chairman of the Foundation Board of Directors for Eisner Pediatric Family Medical Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to providing comprehensive, high-quality health care for all ages. He has served as board member for a variety of local organizations including The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, Los Angeles Unified School District Citizen’s Bond Oversight Committee, and The Hollywood Beautification Team. He has served as a volunteer Operations Manager for the annual Genesis Open, a PGA golf tournament at Riviera Country Club for two decades. Rupert is an AYSO soccer coach and Cub Scout pack leader for his two sons and lives in with his family in Pasadena. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa55af05be0eb0d25011165/1604988736138-W60V9S5FTK3OZXN8I0W5/D.png Board of Trustees (Copy) Tricia Lanza, Secretary Tricia has extensive experience in the commercial finance industry and currently oversees the Credit Underwriting and Operations of a privately held company. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration with a minor in Economics. Elected to the OKMS Board of Trustees in 2008, she has previously served as Board Secretary, and Board President. She has been an active member of the OKMS community for over 10 years helping support the school’s mission. A Southern California native she enjoys spending time with her children, hiking, photography, art, and cooking. Her son and daughter started at OKMS in the toddler program and are now in the Upper El and Lower El Programs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa55af05be0eb0d25011165/1604988809502-ZE76UP0ETXS4MN04DLPJ/image-asset.png Board of Trustees (Copy) Sonya Makunga Sonya is currently Vice President, Senior Real Estate Counsel for Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. and represents the company in a variety of real estate matters globally. Prior to going in-house, Sonya practiced law in the Los Angeles offices of a couple nationally recognized, multiservice law firms. Sonya received her J.D. from UCLA School of Law and her B.A. in Spanish and Political Science from Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Having served in the inaugural Teach for America corps, Sonya is very interested in issues concerning access to high quality education. Her son, who is currently a student at OKKM’s Loma Alta campus, has been a Montessori student since the age of four. Sonya has been struck by the ease with which learning occurs in the Montessori environment and is convinced that authentic Montessori education, in its capacity to nurture the creative power of each child, has the power to transform not only the way we view education, but our society as a whole. https://www.oakknollmontessorischool.org/liliana-flores daily 0.75 2024-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa55af05be0eb0d25011165/9fd2f287-ff98-42fa-84eb-91707e8b7027/Lili.jpg Ellen Webb - Liliana Flores Lower Elementary Guide Liliana has her 6-12 Elementary AMI training and has been working for eight years as the Upper Elementary guide at a school in Mexico City. She has a clear love of learning with not only two Bachelor's degrees, but also coursework around Languages and Learning as well as Montessori for Dementia and Aging and more. She is excited to work with the younger age group and is already in collaboration with the Elementary team. The interview team appreciated Liliana's warmth, energy, and thoughtfulness around the prepared environment. Liliana writes: "Being a Montessori guide goes beyond giving lessons, it's a lifestyle where values are applied daily, that is why I like to promote a friendly, safe and empathic environment around me. I was born in Chihuahua, a state in the north of Mexico and I have been working as a Montessori guide in Mexico City for 8 years, where I have had constant learning in my development. 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Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.oakknollmontessorischool.org/ruth-galvan daily 0.75 2024-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa55af05be0eb0d25011165/ca4a1299-2be1-402b-9764-ed3eb526df2a/Ruth.jpg Ruth Galvan - Ruth Galvan Primary Assistant - Snowy Owls Ruth comes with a variety of experiences working and volunteering with organizations and children. Her gentleness and love for the children is already apparent. Ms. Ruth loves to paint and go on nature walks during her free time. https://www.oakknollmontessorischool.org/candiceleigh-baumgardner daily 0.75 2026-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa55af05be0eb0d25011165/1633724968473-7J7MY3HJPHHO2G7RU4UH/CLB.png Candice-Leigh Baumgardner - Candice-Leigh Baumgardner Candice-Leigh Baumgardner is a research consultant with a focus on design strategy in the consumer, automotive, and health care industries. She is an Associate Professor of Humanities & Sciences at ArtCenter College of Design, where she also teaches in the graduate program for Systems and Transportation Design and serves as the Director of Social Sciences and Research. She received her Master’s degrees in Choral and Instrumental Conducting from the Hartt School of Music in Hartford, Connecticut. Prof. Baumgardner has contributed to various industry publications, including FastCompany and HOW magazine, and served as an external reviewer for AIGA’s journal, Dialectic. She has served on the board of Peace Montessori (Oak Park, CA) and as a board liaison representing the faculty of ArtCenter College of Design. https://www.oakknollmontessorischool.org/molly-yurchak daily 0.75 2024-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa55af05be0eb0d25011165/1641573823336-T999411JG3DL1J61WNPT/Molly+headshot.jpg Molly Yurchak - Molly Yurchak - Secretary Molly Foran Yurchak teaches ninth through twelfth grade English and a course she designed on the arts and writing of Black women in America, at Westridge School for Girls. She holds a BA in English from Colgate University and an MA in English from Middlebury College. Molly is a former guide of Oak Knoll’s adolescent program; she also served OKMS for many years as chair of its annual fund and more recently on the Head of School search committee. Molly’s Montessori journey begins with her parents, who co-founded Montessori schools in Hanover, NH, and Buffalo, NY. Before she was three, Molly entered Buffalo’s public, magnet Bennett Park Montessori and graduated from its adolescent program in 1988. After eight years away from Montessori for high school and college, she began a career in school administration at Turning Point School, now in Culver City, a Montessori-based program formerly known as Montessori of West Los Angeles. After serving as Turning Point’s Director of Admissions and Communications, she moved to New York, where she served as the Director of External Relations at Brooklyn Heights Montessori School. While working at BHMS, she began a long-standing relationship with the American Montessori Society, for which she continues to serve as a Communications Consultant. Molly and her husband Mike are the proud parents of Luca, OKMS Class of 2019, now a junior at La Salle College Preparatory, and Sascha, who will graduate from OKMS’s adolescent program this spring. In her spare time Molly reads, cooks and bakes, tends a domestic and farm animal menagerie, and roots, with eternal hope, for the Buffalo Bills. https://www.oakknollmontessorischool.org/jessica-bremmer daily 0.75 2026-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa55af05be0eb0d25011165/96647d70-567b-4fbf-b894-6272bf5b9e3b/Screenshot+2026-03-16+at+12.41.15%E2%80%AFPM.png Jessica Bremmer - Jessica Bremmer - Trustees Jessica Bremmer is the English Department Chair and a member of the Upper School English faculty at Westridge School for Girls, where she has also served as Class Dean and Summer Programs Co-Director. Prior to Westridge, Jessica taught writing at the University of Southern California and at Georgia State University. She received her Ph.D. in English from the University of Southern California, M.A. degrees in English from both USC and Georgia State, and a B.A. in English from Kennesaw State University. At Westridge, Jessica has designed several Upper School English courses, including Banned Books and Censorship and Disruption, and partnered with a colleague to create a literature-based interdisciplinary course for juniors and seniors. Her writing has appeared in NAIS’s Independent School Magazine, The Coachella Review, Paste, and Tu Ciudad. Her dissertation on Mexican-American Modernism earned her a graduate student fellowship at USC. Jessica’s favorite things are her family, books with worn pages, and the perfect day at the beach. Her son and Sandra Cisneros are her heroes. https://www.oakknollmontessorischool.org/kandace-de-young daily 0.75 2026-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa55af05be0eb0d25011165/a7a02823-96ea-46e6-b0fe-573e08dd79d5/Kandace.jpg Kandace De Young - Kandace De Young Figueroa Campus Coordinator Kandace De Young is a passionate Lower Elementary Assistant at Oak Knoll Montessori School, armed with a rich background in history and education. Her academic voyage began at the University of California, Santa Barbara, culminating in a History degree in 2020. Kandace's pursuit of knowledge led her to the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, for a study abroad stint that deepened her appreciation for global cultures. Continuing her educational quest, Kandace earned her Master's Degree in Education, with a focus on Human Development, from the University of La Verne in 2022. She's driven by the belief that education can transform lives within diverse settings and is dedicated to positively impacting her students and their families. When not shaping young minds, Kandace finds solace in nature, volunteers at animal rescues, and values time with loved ones. Her multifaceted interests underscore her commitment to growth and community service, making her a cherished member of the Oak Knoll Montessori School team. https://www.oakknollmontessorischool.org/gaby-akana daily 0.75 2024-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa55af05be0eb0d25011165/1633725453441-ZTZ2335I1M4ZBUVTT3X9/gaby.jpeg Gaby Akana - Gaby Akana -Vice President Gaby is the Assistant Head of School and Middle School Division Head at Turning Point, a Montessori-inspired Preschool to Grade 8 independent school in Culver City. During her tenure at Turning Point, Gaby has led program initiatives such as building their Innovation Labs, their accreditation through CAIS (California Association of Independent Schools), and their certification for CIS (Council of International Schools). Gaby has also served on several Turning Point Board Committees, such as Strategic Planning, Branding, Mission Review, and most recently, on the Long-term Planning Committee. Before joining Turning Point in 1996, Gaby taught preschool in Irvine, CA, and Kindergarten on the island of Saipan in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Gaby received her BA in Social Sciences and Cultural Anthropology from UC Irvine and her MA in Education from Pepperdine University. Gaby brings to the Board over 20 years of experience as an educator, administrator, and leader in the greater Los Angeles independent school community. https://www.oakknollmontessorischool.org/mikeostroski daily 0.75 2022-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa55af05be0eb0d25011165/1e5b87d0-1ee3-460e-a88b-c11ac511c773/IMG_3024.jpg Mike Ostroski - Mike Ostroski - Trustee Mike Ostroski is the proud father of Ingrid, currently in her second year as a Snowy Owl, and Sylvie Agnes, who will be joining the toddler program in the spring - and husband to Kate Cook, who is pure magic. An actor and writer, Mike is excited and honored to serve Oak Knoll as a member of the board. https://www.oakknollmontessorischool.org/sophia-chan daily 0.75 2026-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa55af05be0eb0d25011165/c9e7dba8-a5c0-462a-a6e0-84598a72d05b/Tawny--0323-23_pp.jpg Sophia Chan - Sophia Chan Business Manager Sophia obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from City University of Hong Kong in 2007. She has over 10 years of administrative experience in Office Management. Before working at Oak Knoll, she was the Senior Office Administrator for The International Montessori School of Hong Kong then moved to Los Angeles in 2018. In her spare time, she loves embroidering, shopping at HomeGoods and exploring different regional parks with her family. https://www.oakknollmontessorischool.org/claudiamarquez daily 0.75 2026-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa55af05be0eb0d25011165/9b594ab4-717d-41f4-a25b-17b03d79d470/IMG_7035.jpg Claudia Marquez - Claudia Marquez Lake Campus Coordinator Claudia has been working in education for 18 years. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Photography from California College of the Arts. After graduating she taught photography to international students in San Francisco and art workshops to kids living along the El Paso/Juarez border. She then worked at Rosa Parks Elementary in Berkeley for close to 10 years. There she was a classroom assistant, art instructor, and worked her way to Director of Operations for the After School Program. Most recently she was the Program Director for the STEM program "Super Science Saturdays," which aimed to give under-resourced students more academically enriched opportunities. After moving back to Los Angeles and becoming a mom, her interest in Montessori grew. She started reading about the philosophy and implementing it at home with her toddler. With a strong passion for education and building bonds with children, she's excited to join the Oak Knoll community! In her free time, Claudia enjoys crafting, dancing, and finding new parks for her and her little one to explore. https://www.oakknollmontessorischool.org/life-after-oak-knoll daily 0.75 2024-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa55af05be0eb0d25011165/6f05fc0f-3de7-4888-a603-ad92e1414070/Eagle+Owls+Hiking.jpg https://www.oakknollmontessorischool.org/admissions-process daily 0.75 2026-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa55af05be0eb0d25011165/113bcb7c-fe26-42af-959f-9bcc43cd22f8/Bead+cube+on+shelf.jpg https://www.oakknollmontessorischool.org/family-info daily 0.75 2023-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa55af05be0eb0d25011165/30c3c919-9fa5-4994-b58b-085f14283c88/Crested+Owls+group.jpg Family FAQs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa55af05be0eb0d25011165/f37196f3-2cdc-4f88-bb15-e896ab86e7d8/Screen+Shot+2023-08-19+at+9.52.24+PM.png Family FAQs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa55af05be0eb0d25011165/1613001316530-RCEYB4WXK3BWTS2GY3TT/IMG_2625.jpg Family FAQs https://www.oakknollmontessorischool.org/home-1 daily 0.75 2023-08-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa55af05be0eb0d25011165/1605110699936-SVQ89ZDP9YHRRYIDN407/Oak-Knoll-Nov17-067.jpg New Home Draft Oak Knoll Montessori School is an Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) recognized school serving children from 18 months to 15 years in the Pasadena and Altadena area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa55af05be0eb0d25011165/1605129684637-AU1Y5HP55MQDHOLI2XZC/DSC00784.jpg New Home Draft AMI was founded in 1929 by Dr. Maria Montessori to train teachers in the Montessori method. AMI continues to train teachers – also known as “guides” – and consult with and recognize schools. An AMI recognized school is one that upholds the highest standards in Montessori education. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa55af05be0eb0d25011165/1614641914595-TO73V0DCK9SK25NPFEBF/cooking0.jpg New Home Draft Montessori is a developmental approach to education, and although it has been around for more than 100 years, it is still considered a progressive education as it is child-centered and child-focused. Montessori pedagogy follows the child as children are empowered to find engaging “work” in a child-sized environment and at their own pace. https://www.oakknollmontessorischool.org/transparent-classroom daily 0.75 2024-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa55af05be0eb0d25011165/7a864419-4aa2-449c-a863-a528030ed786/Screen+Shot+2024-03-13+at+3.02.33+PM.png https://www.oakknollmontessorischool.org/jack-mattern daily 0.75 2024-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa55af05be0eb0d25011165/e6f96041-71e9-4727-9b44-9a1ae7ce10bd/Jack.jpg Jack Mattern - Jack Mattern Upper Elementary Guide - Crested Owls This is Jack’s fourth year at Oak Knoll Montessori and his first year as the Upper Elementary Guide for the Crested Owls. This summer, Jack received his diploma for AMI Elementary training with the Montessori Training Center Northeast in Hartford, CT. Before joining Oak Knoll, Jack served as a substitute teacher specializing in life sciences for the LAUSD. His career path previously took him to New York City, where he was deeply involved in performing arts and theater administration, working with institutions such as Film Forum and The Public Theater. Jack holds an MFA in Performing Arts Management from CUNY Brooklyn College and a BA in Media Arts, with a minor in Philosophy, from the University of Arizona. Outside of his professional endeavors, Jack pursues his passions for writing and playing music, watching foreign films, and enjoying quality time with his wife, Sarah, and their cats, Audrey and Vincent Price Jr. https://www.oakknollmontessorischool.org/candiceleigh-baumgardner-1 daily 0.75 2024-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa55af05be0eb0d25011165/760e04ae-24aa-43ef-8d77-6b8e2ccd9161/Monique.jpg Monique Enriquez - Monique Enriquez Monique Enriquez, a dedicated educator at Oak Knoll Montessori School for two years, holds a Bachelor's degree in Child and Adolescent Studies from California State University, Fullerton. Her education has equipped her with the knowledge to support and understand children's complex needs, perfectly aligning with the Montessori philosophy of individualized learning and self-motivation. At Oak Knoll, she is celebrated for her kindness and gentle demeanor, creating a nurturing environment that encourages children to explore their interests and feel empowered. Her teaching philosophy places a strong emphasis on respecting each child's unique learning path, fostering intrinsic motivation and curiosity among her students. Beyond her professional role, Monique has a keen interest in outdoor activities and exploring new coffee shops. Monique's academic background, coupled with her passion for education and personal hobbies, renders her an indispensable asset to the Oak Knoll Montessori School community. https://www.oakknollmontessorischool.org/allwyn-fitzpatrick daily 0.75 2025-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa55af05be0eb0d25011165/3a6d9b4d-fc22-4a3b-a681-3dfbf3dadeb8/Tch-DSC_2906-OKM+24.jpg Allwyn Fitzpatrick - Allwyn Fitzpatrick Head of School Allwyn is a lifelong Montessorian, born the same year her parents founded a Montessori school in Santa Barbara. Initially, she envisioned a career in performance, with a childhood rich in theater, sports, music, and dance. However, after playing Division 1 volleyball in college, she returned to Santa Barbara, where she assisted in an Upper Elementary class and directed the school's musical theater program. This experience ignited her passion for working with children. She pursued AMI Elementary training at the Montessori Institute of San Diego in La Jolla, CA, and later participated in NAMTA's Adolescent Orientation at Case Western University in Cleveland, Ohio. Allwyn has taught at various levels, including lower, upper, and adolescent, and served as the Middle School Director at Santa Barbara Montessori School. Her role involved taking students on educational trips worldwide, including Art History tours in London and Paris, Western Civilization studies in Italy, American History in Washington DC, Montessori Model United Nations in New York, and field studies on Bainbridge Island and the Galapagos. Before joining the Oak Knoll Montessori School community, Allwyn was the Director of Education for Elementary at Marin Montessori School in Marin, CA, and Springmont School in Atlanta, GA. She still enjoys playing volleyball with childhood friends whenever she's in Santa Barbara. Now residing in Pasadena, CA, she shares her home with her dog, Tux, her cat, Earl, and her son, Aidan, whenever he's around. Aidan, a former Montessori student from two weeks old through eighth grade, is now a junior at Tulane University, majoring in History, Political Science/International Development, and Philosophy. 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