Meet The Instructors

Director and Language Instructor

Stephen Putnam

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Administrator/Child Development Instructor

Cathy Dwyer

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Math Instructor

Alexandra Valeri

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Field Supervisor and Everyday Living Instructor

Sherla Collymore-Phillips

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Sensorial and Music Instructor

Shannon May

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Science Instructor

Erin Gutierrez

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Art Instructor

Amanda Frankland

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Guest Lecturer

Shawna Harris

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Founder and Mentor

Bonnie LaMothe

The program founder and director, has been active in Montessori teacher education since 1973. After teaching in public school, she earned her AMS certification and a Master's in Early Childhood Education from Xavier University. Bonnie has served AMS as head of the AMS Teachers' Section, member of the teacher education committee, and AMS consultant for schools.