Angela Walker Given

Angela Walker Given serves as the Head of School at Charleston Montessori, where she is dedicated to fostering a thriving Montessori community where children, families, and educators can grow... (more)

Anna Japhet

Anna Japhet serves as the Head of Business Operations at Charleston Montessori, supporting the school’s mission through thoughtful organization, financial stewardship, grant writing, Title funding... (more)

Natalya Hanshaw

Natalya Hanshaw is a certified Guide in the Upper Elementary classroom at Charleston Montessori. She brings a deep love for the fine arts, a passion for learning, and a strong commitment to... (more)

Lindsey Breedlove

Lindsey Breedlove is a valued member of our Primary team and provides consistent support across both the Cardinals and Robins communities. She works alongside our guides to help maintain the... (more)

Kiara Brown

Kiara Brown has been a valued member of the Charleston Montessori community since 2022 and is a certified Montessori Primary Guide. She brings a wealth of experience, a calm classroom presence, and... (more)

Ania McDougal

Ania McDougal joined the Charleston Montessori community in 2023 after discovering how much she loved being part of a child’s learning journey. As a Certified Assistant in the Upper Elementary... (more)

Nikki Holmes

Nikki Holmes is the Lead Guide in the Lower Elementary classroom and joined the CMS community in 2023. She brings six years of experience in early childhood education and holds a Bachelor's degree... (more)

Francie Price

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Kat Thongdara

Growing up along the Coal River, Kat spent much of her childhood exploring the outdoors and developing a deep appreciation for the plants, wildlife, and natural beauty of West Virginia. This... (more)

Regan Moore

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Stevie Palenchar

Stevie Palenchar joined Charleston Montessori with a passion for supporting our youngest learners during one of the most important stages of development. She is currently completing her Montessori... (more)

Lauren Love

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Amy Nee

Amy Nee joined Charleston Montessori in 2022, beginning her journey with the school as a classroom assistant. Through her time supporting students in the classroom, Amy developed a passion for... (more)

Kara Kizer

We are excited to celebrate Kara Kizer and her continued growth within the Charleston Montessori community. Kara joined our team in the spring of 2024 as a Toddler Assistant and has quickly become... (more)

Jessica Lanham

Jessica Lanham is a dedicated member of our Toddler Community who enjoys supporting young children as they develop independence, confidence, and a love of learning during these important early... (more)

Debbie Anderson-Conliffe

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Andrea Webb

Andrea Webb joins Charleston Montessori with a background in public school early childhood education and a genuine passion for supporting young children during their most important years of... (more)