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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 a holistic education. The collaborative nature at the root of our approach to teaching and learning is the foundation upon 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

Virginia Rogers
Lead Toddler Assistant

Madison Kent

Toddler Assistant

Mountain Side Toddler Community

Anna McDonald
Lead Toddler Guide

Michelle Bessette
Toddler Assistant

Jane Burkland
Toddler//Primary Assistant

Jana Sillay

Toddler Assistant

Forest Side Casa

Sue Ann Brevig
Lead Primary Guide

Abryl Shinn-Amaro
Primary Assistant

Beth Whittington
Primary Assistant

Garden Side Casa

Megan Gerry
Lead Primary Guide

Anna Sanders
Primary Assistant

Support

Chef Scott Snyder

Chef/Food Curriculum Director

Ripple Castle
Whole School Support

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Teachers

  • Teachers Overview
  • Mercedes Castle
  • Ben Wilson
  • Mitra Hasan
  • Emma Gilmore
  • Melissa Richards
  • Andy Orenstein
  • Louise Hoenigman
  • Anna McDonald
  • Michelle Bessette
  • Sue Ann Brevig
  • Abryl Shinn-Amaro
  • Beth Whittington
  • Megan Gerry
  • Anna Sanders
  • Jane Burkland
  • 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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