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Portland Montessori Collaborative

A learning community for infants, toddlers, children and their families

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Teachers

Our faculty and staff exemplify the skills and knowledge associated with excellence. We have a shared understanding that the development of self-regulation, cultivation of executive function, and the ability to empathize are components of holistic education. The collaborative nature at the root of our approach to teaching and learning is the foundation upon which our teaching culture is built. In our community, teachers are also learners.

Administration

Mercedes Castle

Co-founder, Head of School

Ben Wilson

Operations Manager, Outdoor Environment Coordinator

Meadow Infant Community

Mitra Hasan

Lead Guide

Emma Gilmore

Infant Assistant/Substitute Director

Melissa Richards

Infant Assistant

Creek Side Toddler Community

Andy Orenstein

Lead Toddler Guide

Louise Hoenigman

Toddler Assistant

Debra Verges

Toddler Assistant

Miley Johnson

Toddler Assistant

Mountain Side Toddler Community

Anna McDonald

Lead Toddler Guide

Michelle Bessette

Toddler Assistant

Livia Ginsler

Toddler Assistant

Madison Kent

Toddler Assistant

Forest Side Casa

Sue Ann Brevig

Lead Primary Guide

Abryl Shinn-Amaro

Primary Assistant

Beth Whittington

Primary Assistant

Garden Side Casa

Anna Sanders

Lead Primary Guide

Justine Moss

Primary Assistant

Sierra Millar

Primary Assistant

Support Staff

Chef Scott Snyder

Chef/Food Curriculum Director

Megan Gerry

Whole School Support

Tamara Wood

Whole School Support

School Non-Humans

Ripple Castle

Chief Squirrel Officer

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Teachers

  • Teachers Overview
  • Mercedes Castle
  • Ben Wilson
  • Mitra Hasan
  • Emma Gilmore
  • Melissa Richards
  • Andy Orenstein
  • Louise Hoenigman
  • Debra Verges
  • Anna McDonald
  • Michelle Bessette
  • Miley Johnson
  • Sue Ann Brevig
  • Abryl Shinn-Amaro
  • Beth Whittington
  • Anna Sanders
  • Justine Moss
  • Sierra Millar
  • Scott Snyder
  • Megan Gerry
  • Tamara Wood
  • Ripple Castle

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Our Covid – 19 policies and rules can be found here.

Please click here for our Parent’s Handbook.

Sign up here for the next tour, go here to place your child or children in the waiting pool.

For information about student immunization rates, click here.

Employment

Portland Montessori Collaborative is always seeking creative, flexible and grounded talent in our teaching community.

Check our Employment page for more details.

Contact us

4817 SW 53rd Ave
Portland OR 97221

503-972-7100
info@pdxmc.org

Open Year Round
M-Th 8:30 – 4:30, F 8:30 – 3:15

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