Faculty & Staff Directory

After working with children of varying ages in schools for over 10 years, Kelly joined Gladwyne Montessori in 2022. She really enjoys observing the growth children make throughout the course of the school year, as well as seeing them thrive in their classroom environments. Kelly is the lead of our After Care Program. Through this program, she enjoys planning fun activities, getting to know each child, and watching the children enjoy extra time with friends at our school.

Elizabeth grew up in New Jersey and always knew she wanted to teach young children. Elizabeth taught kindergarten in Maryland before staying home to raise her three sons. She joined Gladwyne Montessori as a parent and has worked as the lead teacher in the Parent-Toddler program (and Toddler department) since 2016. In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys being active outside, especially hiking, playing baseball, and bike riding with her family.

Jessica Rumbaugh originally planned on going into traditional education until she chose to complete her student teaching at a one room Montessori School in Ohio. Once she discovered Montessori, there was no going back. She received her Montessori Certification and Masters of Education at Chestnut Hill College while working at Philadelphia Montessori Charter School and has been working in Montessori ever since. Outside of the classroom, Jessica enjoys cooking, gardening, hiking, swimming, yoga, flea markets, and arts and crafts projects.

Cammy discovered Montessori education shortly after graduating from college and was instantly hooked! For 14 years she taught Lower Elementary, mostly in and around Washington, D.C. When she and her family prepared to move to the Greater Philadelphia area, she visited several Montessori schools looking to find the right fit for her and her daughters. While visiting Gladwyne, she was struck by the beauty of the facilities, the warmth of the staff, and the authenticity of the Montessori program. She had found what she was looking for! In her free time, Cammy enjoys gardening, yoga, and handwork of all varieties.

Ahsiya has been connected to Gladwyne Montessori since her younger siblings attended. She joined the Advancement team in 2012, just in time to help celebrate Gladwyne Montessori's 50th Anniversary. Since then, Ahsiya has enjoyed working with parents and alumni to advance the mission of Gladwyne Montessori through philanthropy and community building. Now the parent of a Gladwyne Montessori Alumnus and a current Gladwyne Montessori student, Ahsiya enjoys life with her two children and all of the adventures they bring. She is also a humble learner in the field of Anti-Bias and Anti-Racist Education, and enjoys being the secretary of Gladwyne Montessori's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.

Ashley is an occupational therapist with experience working in pediatrics and mental health, as well as teaching future OTs at the university level. She is passionate about social-emotional learning and working with people to help them achieve their goals. Ashley came to Gladwyne Montessori to help establish and act as a member of the Student Support Team. In her free time, she enjoys taking walks in the city, dancing, growing food, and thinking up new ideas.

After having worked in the corporate world specifically in customer relations and banking roles, Raj decided it was time for a career change. She was always interested in shaping young people's lives and having previously volunteered her time in a Montessori school in Boston several years ago, she decided to join the Gladwyne Montessori team. Raj found herself fitting into Gladwyne Montessori's culture and its ethical work environment extremely well. The focus on enriching the student's lives with all the necessary foundational skills was exactly what she was looking for in a rewarding career. In her free time, you can find Raj relaxing at home listening to music, reading, cooking up new recipes, baking, and painting. She also loves to spend time traveling with her family exploring new places, sights, and cultures, and practicing yoga and meditation.