Toddler Faculty

As a child, Janey attended Gladwyne Montessori. She loved it so much that she decided to come back and teach in order to provide the same great amazing experience she received.

During her training at Chestnut Hill College for her Primary Certification, Lauren was introduced to Gladwyne Montessori. She observed how embracing and alive the classroom environments were and how the school was filled with many happy children. This, in combination with a talented and engaging teaching staff and administration, made joining Gladwyne Montessori an easy decision. Lauren enjoys participating in fitness classes, walking her dog on nature trails, socializing with friends, and enjoying the company of her large extended family.

Donna was first introduced to Gladwyne Montessori as a parent. All four of her children attended the school over the span of 14 years. When Donna is not in the classroom, she enjoys going to the beach, traveling, reading, and sports.

Bella joined the Gladwyne Montessori family because she believed in its encouraging and open environment that truly fosters the importance of children's education and wellbeing. In her free time, Bella enjoys practicing yoga, socializing with friends, traveling, and spending time at the Jersey Shore!

Maggie began her teaching career teaching third grade in Philadelphia and after two years, decided she wanted to work with younger kids. When she left her elementary job, she nannied for a family in the Gladwyne Montessori community. Nannying gave her a better feel for the early childhood age group. The following year, a position opened in Stepping Stones and she has been here ever since.

In 2000, while helping her parents with their restaurant as she tried to figure out her career path, Anna met a sweet lady at a party hosted at her parent's restaurant who introduced Anna to Montessori. From there, Anna reached out to Gladwyne Montessori where she began as a substitute. Substituting turned into working with La Casa and Stepping Stones. Anna likes to spend her free time with her daughters and husband. They love outdoor activities: swimming, biking, hiking, and kayaking. Her favorite activity is Sunday Funday which usually entails finding a new restaurant to dine in. In her alone "free time," Anna loves going to Pure Barre classes. "It's so much fun and such a great workout."

The highly regarded reputation of Gladwyne Montessori School was Diane's primary reason for wanting to be part of its faculty. In 1978, she observed the school for a morning and knew it was a special and wonderful community of parents, children, and teachers. Even after so many years of teaching, she continues to love coming to school everyday! Diane loves spending time with her family, and also enjoys gardening, reading, and staying fit through swimming, rowing, cross country skiing and snowshoeing.