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ANNUAL REPORT

WELCOME FROM NEW HEAD

Every day I encounter moments that surprise me and strengthen my appreciation for the self-initiative and poise with which MMS children and adolescents carry themselves: the five-year-old Primary students who walk themselves upstairs to request a tutorial from Pamela on how to photocopy the stories they just composed; the flock of elementary children who surround me in the hallway and, with big smiles on their faces, present me with a hand-written description of the composting worm bin for which they’d like permission to raise funds; the Upper Elementary students who make an appointment to meet with me in my office and then pitch to me their idea for an aquaponics system they’d like to build that would produce fish for food and organic waste with which to fertilize a small-scale vegetable production; Junior High students who on their very first day on campus for orientation dive with gusto into the challenge of using a power auger to dig dozens of fence post holes in rocky, dusty, hard soil.

MMS students feel a conspicuous sense of ownership over their education and their school. The beauty too is that this ownership doesn’t include the corresponding off-putting airs of entitlement one might expect: MMS students don’t expect just to be granted everything they ask for. Instead, they come poised to dig in and engage in work, adult-like dialogues, and even setbacks, in order to learn what it takes to move a project from the “great idea” stage all the way through to its successful realization.

Maria Montessori believed that children enter the world with two core desires: to understand the world and to know how to be effective in it. As we enter this next chapter in Marin Montessori’s history we are in the enviable position of knowing that we meet these two deep-rooted yearnings in our students every single day. MMS’s is a robust academic program in which learning is never decontextualized, but rather is interconnected, tangible, active, meaningful, and generative. Our approach leads to the development of the crucial habits of minds and heart that our children need as growing members of the 21st century: they matriculate to high schools as sharp critical thinkers, skillful collaborators, visionary problem solvers, lovers of work and of getting things done, and with a can-do self-confidence that positions them ready to meet what comes and to create the lives they dream to create.

How fortunate I am to be heading this inspired school!

Sam ShapiroHead of School

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It seemed that on the heels of Marin Montessori School’s 50th anniversary in 2013-14, that 2014-15 might be a ho-hum kind of year. Actually, that was far from the case. In fact, 2014-15 had the hallmarks of a watershed year, in fundraising and in institutional focus.

Just as 2013-14 was a capstone year, reflecting on Marin Montessori’s deep connec-tion with and commitment to Montessori education, 2014-15 furthered that focus and added the additional and essential spotlight on institutional sustainability.

With classes reaching optimal sizes and facilities reaching their capacity, faculty, administrative staff, and the Board of Trustees began to wrestle with issues of right-sizing, financial projections, and facilities optimization. Building sustainability into a school program is not simply setting boundaries, but it is actually the more subtle work of finding flexible balance. This work is cumulative and takes place over several years, and 2014-15 began it in earnest.

2014-15 was also a year of transition. Two new level directors assumed their posi-tions in the Elementary and Junior High programs respectively, bringing both strong leadership skills and educational expertise to their work. By year’s end their cumu-lative efforts enhanced communication between and among the levels and strength-ened the connection between both campuses. Their work provided essential support for the children, faculty, and families in their care. The school deftly managed a search for a new head of school (an approach and process I deeply appreciated) and engaged a wonderful new head of school for the 2015-16 school year and beyond. The fact that this process was thorough and successfully completed speaks to a strong level of institutional balance and integrity. In a stable school, change, though at times challenging, is an opportunity to grow and thrive.

Financially, the school continues to manage its funds effectively. An overwhelming portion of income goes directly to program, as it should. The school benefitted from a strong Annual Fund this year, and all those involved in making that happen are to be congratulated, and their efforts are deeply appreciated. At the end of the year when the opportunity to obtain the property immediately adjacent to the east of the school became a possibility, a group of donors stepped right up to make that possi-bility a reality. Without their alacrity and their commitment to the school, it would not have happened. Now, an exciting future is on the horizon for that new property. Heartfelt thanks to those who worked in so many ways to make it a reality.

2014-15 brought home to me the essence of school community. Everywhere I turned I saw faculty, administrative staff, parents, and friends of the school doing all they could to support the mission of the school—our unequivocal commitment to the children and their opportunities for life-long learning. With this wide base of under-standing and this willingness to take part, Marin Montessori School has an unshake-able foundation for the future.

As I move ahead to new adventures (don’t call it retirement), I look back fondly on my time at MMS. Everyone, from the children to the Transportation Department and everybody in between, helped make my experience enjoyable, challenging, and pro-ductive. I wish all the best to all of you at MMS in 2015-16 and in the years ahead.

Sincerely,

Jim MungerMarin Montessori Head of School 2011-2015

BOARD OF T R U ST EES P RES IDENT ’ S L ETTER 2014-2015

The 2014-15 school year saw a great deal of exciting activity at MMS. First and foremost, as in every year our 260+ students continued their personal development on all fronts under the guidance of our talented faculty, supported by our first-rate administration team.

In preparation for the planned retirement of previous Head of School Jim Munger, in January 2015 MMS hired Sam Shapiro, formerly at the Athenian School in Danville, as our Head of School. It was striking how strongly Sam connected with every part of our community during the search process, as his intellect, innate curiosity, and commitment to child-centered learning resonated with the core beliefs at Marin Montessori School. Having worked closely with Sam since he started full time in July, I am supremely confident that he will prove to be an outstanding head and will lead us with purpose, grace, and efficacy for many years to come.

Adding unanticipated activity to an already busy year, an initial outreach in late 2014 to the owners of the property adjacent our Corte Madera campus led to a rapidly developing process which culminated in our acquisition of that property in May 2015. Comprising a finely landscaped lot of nearly an acre, a superb house, a large garage with attached studio apartment, and a functional dock, the property is a valuable and useful addition to our campus.

As enrollment has grown in recent years we have converted our gathering space to a classroom, seen increasingly intensive use of our outdoor areas, and experienced additional demands on space for after-school activities and meetings. 5164 Paradise will help address all of these needs. To determine the most impactful use, we have engaged highly regarded architectural firm Pfau Associates to develop a utilization plan with input from across the MMS community. Completion of this plan, a capital campaign, and any required construction will all occur over the next two years, with use of the new property to commence in fall 2017 once a transitory lease to the pre-vious owners has run its course.

It is truly an exciting time at Marin Montessori School.

Best regards,

Glenn HopkinsPresident, Board of Trustees

PARENTS ’ ASSOCIAT ION PRES IDENT ’S LETTER 2014-2015

The overarching goal every year of the Marin Montessori School Parents’ Association is to build and support community among parents outside of the classroom environment. The Parents’ Association activities and initiatives help to enrich a family’s experience at MMS and deepen their personal investment in the school.

The wonderful team of parents who led this charge—the Parents’ Association Executive Committee—is comprised of parent volunteers who truly lead by example. Alima Connan, Caitlin Crain, Cary Gasner, Michelle Goodman, Anne Marie Haddock, Jennifer Raby, Sommer Schafer-AuYeung, and Courtney Smith—thank you for your leadership, your enthusiasm, and your remarkable commitment to Marin Montessori School and its values of grace and courtesy. Through your active volunteerism and contributions, you have helped to provide the best possible environment for each family within the MMS community.

I was honored to serve with this exemplary team of volunteers working to fulfill our mission and having fun while doing it. This past year brought many moments for parents to gather. Social events filled the calendar as we celebrated back to school with a Fall Family Picnic that offered the chance to display our school spirit by shop-ping for MMS spirit wear, signing up for volunteer opportunities, and picnicking and playing with friends at our beautiful Corte Madera campus. Parents also enjoyed a Parents’ Night Out with our local partner, Book Passage. At the event, parents could be found socializing while shopping for teacher-selected book baskets to supple-ment the classroom libraries. Friday park play dates were offered and well attended each month, and our beloved annual Family Movie Night took place once again under the stars. Good works and community service also dominated the calendar. California Coastal Cleanup Day, a Holiday Coffee promoting a book drive benefitting the Marin Community Clinics, and the 15th annual “Fling on the Ring” Ring Mountain Cleanup were just a few of the community-minded events in which families partici-pated. The tradition of monthly lunches hosted by the classrooms for faculty and staff—delicious food cooked and offered by parents—remained our most treasured endeavor. The year was occupied, most important, with programming and many occasions for parents to become acquainted with candidates as we conducted the search for our future Head of School. Finally, we celebrated the retirement of our dedicated leader, Jim Munger, whose service and experience greatly benefitted the school during his tenure.

While Marin Montessori School’s curriculum and education focuses on the whole child, the Parents’ Association strives to focus on the whole parent experience that will offer a balanced school environment and create a sense of unity for parents and children alike.

On behalf of the Parents’ Association, I want to thank all of the dedicated parent volunteers who participate and help to serve Marin Montessori School. We are lucky to have you and your wonderful families as part of this community. And thank you to the faculty and staff for giving us, the parents, these remarkable opportunities to contribute to the health and happiness of our children and to create the best possi-ble experience for us all.

With appreciation and gratitude,

Dorlon SimondsPresident, MMS Parents’ Association

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Glenn Hopkins, PresidentTaylor Walker, Vice PresidentTim Ariowitsch, TreasurerAlice Nguyen, Secretary

TRUSTEES

Andrew ArenbergMichele DillardSarah FordneyChris Jones

Dylan SimondsCourtney SmithTony White

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9TH YEAR GRADUATES

Grace BardwickRoman BergeronAidan DemianOliver HohmanHannah JagodaAlison White

8TH YEAR GRADUATES

Jake AltClaire BarbieroLuka Bayon-FraiseKaya BottmeyerBelle DavisMaxine DavisonThea DonahoeOlivia GreenbergSiena GreenbergCharlotte HallEmerson HarrisHayden IsraelCaroline KroneHenry LehrmanCate SamaniegoEleanor ScheetzTrae SebastianEzekiel SingerLauren SmartBrendan WolfErin Young

6TH YEAR HONOREESAlexa ArenbergJoshua BardwickLeo CochraneSophia CraneLola DaleyElla Edwards Daniel GerberElliott HohmanDylan HubertChloe MeuseJulio MonzonBrooke PedersenKathryn RochePiper RutchikElsa SchuttBrewer StoneCatarina WhitakerVanessa Wolf

GRADUATES + HONOREES2014-2015

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CHAMPIONS (OVER $25,000)

Frannie Pope-Hohman + Robert Hohman

LEADERS (UP TO $25,000)

Teresa Federer + Peter LevinsonJamie Hanna + Glenn HopkinsDorlon + Dylan SimondsCourtney + Greg SmithErin + Jim Wilkinson

PATRONS (UP TO $15,000)

Juliet Lea Hillman Simonds

BENEFACTORS (UP TO $10,000)

Mindy + Tim AriowitschDrusie + Jim DavisMichele + Doug DillardPaige + Chad MeuseMarimar TorresAnonymous (2)

PARTNERS (UP TO $5,000)

Lynwen + Patrick BrennanAndrea + Scott CullertonPia DeLeon + William ChuangNellie DraganicLaura EdgarSarah Fordney + Erik BringardCary + Adam GasnerReetika + Sajot GrewalFrancesca + James HetfieldKatie Hyde + Mark SchrumpfAmy + David KalishJudy + Hugo KostelniTara + Bryan MeehanAlice Nguyen + Alistair RobertsLily + Andrew RiesenfeldMaya Sarda + Michael WhitakerHolly + Ned ScheetzJennifer Siebel Newsom + Gavin NewsomMarney + Patrick TenneyAlexis Woods + Daniel Donahoe Anonymous (2)

SUPPORTERS (UP TO $2,500)

Amy + Andy ArenbergVictoria Argumedo + Nick GordonRobyn + Robb BaerWhitney + Peter BardwickKate BaxterMatthew BaxterLori + Paul BergeronLauren + David DresslerJill + Collin CochraneColumbineSusan + Steve CraneMimi Chen + Mark Yang

ANNUAL FUND DONORS 2014-2015 (AS OF JUNE 30, 20 15 )

Sejal + Mohit DaswaniPatricia DinnerMariecolette + Geoff EdwardsElizabeth + George EliadesNathalie Fraise + Ricardo BayonLancey + Matt GandyDebbie + Dan GerberElizabeth + Frank GerberAnne Marie + Greg HaddockTiffany + Leo HaginicolsElsie HillmanThomas HudnutChristopher JonesMay + Nadav KotlarskyJanice + Jan Tore NygardHeather + Jason PedersenMelissa Pulling + Ross BergerCarla Rummo + Paul WilliamsHeather + James RosenfieldKaren QuintThe Riley FamilyHilah + Jake SchuttKatharine + Charles SchuttJudy + Ken SiebelLegare + Todd SpeeceGita + Nick StiritzPamela + Brewer StoneSally + Hal ThorneElisabeth Thurston Fraser + Dod FraserJane Timberlake + Taylor WalkerRebecca + Jim WatsonDiana + Brent WolfKay WoodsFlorence + Andy ZinkAnonymous

FRIENDS (UP TO $500)

Osher + John AlevizakisSusan + Doug AleyJane + Roger AltYikhoi AuYeungPatricia BenedictStephan BarbieroSara BingamanThe Bottmeyer FamilyNathalie + Christopher BrandBrie BurkettLaika + Colin ChowHelen CollinsFran CorcoranCaitlin + Wes CrainEileen Crocker + Jeff FarmerDaphne Crocker-White + Tony WhiteAmy Dawson + Ned SizerMichelle Deasy + David StrongAubyn + Andre DemianKatherine DinhKatie Donnelly + Keith HubertDavid Dressler, Sr.Katherine Emery + Dan KaneDenise + Luke EsterkynGail EvansAlexis Gasner

PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Dorlon SimondsPresident

Anne Marie HaddockHospitality

Jennifer RabySpirit

Alima ConnanRoom Parent Liaison

Sommer Schafer-AuYeung Room Parent Liaison

Michelle GoodmanSocials and Events

Caitlin CrainGood Works

Cary GasnerHistorian

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ROOM PARENTS

Sandpiper Michele DillardCarla Rummo

Great Blue Heron Laika ChowStephanie Lytar

Mourning DoveSusan AleyTeresa FedererJennifer JohnstonSimmone LaCorte

PelicanCaitlin Crain

QuailLauren BauerPia DeLeonSommer Schafer-AuYeungDorlon Simonds

Burrowing OwlPete HudsonJennifer Raby

Red Tailed Hawk Anne Marie HaddockAmy Kalish

Belted KingfisherJessica Downs

Great White Egret Hilah Schutt

Kaitlin GasnerDebra + Michael GillPaula + Ryan GillMarnie GlickmanMatt GodfreyMichelle + Jodi GoodmanInge-Lise + Peter GossJulie + Josh HanftJulie + Jordan HarrisMiho + Michael HatfieldMarje + Tony HelfetSandra + Roberto HermanThe Hochstetler FamilyDonna + Victor HorwitzThe Israel FamilyCheryl + Steve JagodaHannah JagodaZach JagodaAnn + Harley JessupMary Ann + Andrew KayserSteve KellyCindy Koehn + Camden HicksAna Lacaze Jordan + Ben JordanSimmone LaCorte + Nicholas HeldfondSusan LarsonJules LaymanGilles LeSageLorraine + Gene LosaAmanda + Peter MortimerEsther + Jim MungerJulie MunroCarri + Blake O’NeillTess + Keith OffordJill Ostrem + Sunil AgarwalAlicia + Tom PfluegerPamela RandolphNancy RastLinnea + Aaron RichKara + Matthew RochePamela + Chris SamaniegoMichelle + Colin SebastianThe Schafer-AuYeung FamilySamantha + Gerry SevenauMargy SheehyElizabeth Shortino + Peter EisenbergKaren Smart Hill Miles SmithWendy + Ronald SmithDeborah + James SnyderBonnie + David SpitzLuzMaria + Nicholas StrohmCathy + Michael TaylorMarina + Jon Thompson Maysie Tift + Nyles LannonFrederick TresselSharra + Chris WeaslerAngela + Jeremy WebsterAlexis White + Pete SutherlandJamie Whittington + Peter PastreichAmy Wilhem + Jeff GossettAnna + Alex YarbroughAnonymous (8)

MATCHING GIFTS/ SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS

Bank of the West Matching Gift ProgramCitrix Corporate Citizenship CommunityDisney EARS to You FundGenentech, Inc.Goldman Sachs & Co. Matching Gift Program (4)Silicon Valley Bank Employee Matching Gift ProgramThe Walt Disney Company FoundationWells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Gift Program & Community Support Campaign (3)

GIFTS MADE IN HONOR/MEMORY OF

Hector Jaramille + Lucile Bernal (Patricia Benedict)Tomos Brennan (Lynwen + Patrick Brennan)Marsha Donnelly (Katie Donnelly + Keith Hubert)Hannah Jagoda (Gail Evans)Taylor Walker (Thomas Hudnut)Jack Sheehy (Margy Sheehy)Claire + Jack Fraser (Elisabeth Thurston Fraser + Dod Fraser)Kaitlin + Alexis Gasner (Jamie Whittington + Peter Pastreich)

ANNUAL FUND VOLUNTEERS

DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Dylan Simonds, ChairAubyn DemianMichele DillardCindy KoehnJim MungerGreg Smith

ANNUAL FUND CHAIRS

Cary and Adam Gasner

ANNUAL FUND OUTREACH CAPTAINS

Whitney BardwickPaul BergeronMichele DillardDaniel DonahoeSarah FordneyReetika GrewalCourtney SmithAlexis Woods

Sommer Schafer-AuYeungContributions Committee Chair

Amy KalishClass Projects Chair

Sharra WeaslerParty Book Chair

Michele DillardThe Big Bash Sponsorship Chair

Mariecolette EdwardsDécor Chair

Paige Meuse & Courtney SmithEvent Production Chairs

AUCTION & PARTY BOOK COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS

Susan AleyAmy ArenbergFelix AuYeungWhitney BardwickBella BernsLynwen BrennanPatrick BrennanLaika ChowLeo CochraneSophia CraneSusan CraneEileen CrockerAndrea CullertonSejal DaswaniPia DeLeon Elizabeth EliadesJenny Finden-WatsonJeff GossettAnne Marie HaddockGreg HaddockKevin HakmanAlyssa HarperJulie HarrisSandra HermanMaryStarr HopePete HudsonSteve JagodaAmy KalishJune Mee KimEric KrussmanOsher Levi

AUCTION VOLUNTEERS AND DONORS 2014-2015

Stephanie LytarPaige MeuseCarol NadlerJanice NygardTess OffordJC RabyLily RiesenfeldMatt RocheMichael RutchikSommer Schafer-AuYeungKat SchliemannDorlon SimondsDylan SimondsMarit SivertsenCourtney SmithMiles SmithLegare SpeeceCatherine Taylor Morgan ThorneElisabeth Thurston FraserMaysie TiftJim WatsonSharra WeaslerAngela WebsterJeremy Webster Amy WilhemErin WilkinsonBrent WolfKelli Wunderlich

THE BIG BASH MCSGian-Paul BergeronNoah BergeronPaul Bergeron

MMS STAFFFran CorcoranGail EvansJessie DeJongheAubyn DemianCheryl JagodaCindy KoehnSusan LarsonJim MungerDavis PorterPamela RandolphDeb SnyderJebediah StaffordCam TaylorColin XuAnna Yarbrough

Thank you to the Contributions, Party Book, Class Projects, Sponsorships, and Event Production Committee volunteers for The Big Bash. We are grateful for all of your incredible efforts and the wonderful celebration you created for MMS!

Thank you to our very generous Benefactor and Family Sponsors!

BENEFACTOR SPONSORSSejal and Mohit DaswaniMichele and Doug DillardJessica Downs and David StullCary and Adam GasnerJamie Hanna and Glenn HopkinsFrannie and Robert HohmanHolly and Ned ScheetzDorlon and Dylan SimondsCourtney and Greg SmithLegare and Todd SpeeceErin and Jim Wilkinson

FAMILY SPONSORSSusan and Doug AleyRobyn and Robb BaerThe Bardwick FamilyJill and Collin CochraneJoana and Leo CochraneAndrea and Scott CullertonThe Deasy-Strong FamilyPia DeLeon and William ChuangMicky and Chris DonerThe Draganic FamilyTeresa Federer and Peter LevinsonDebra and Kevin HakmanAmy and David KalishTara and Bryan MeehanThe Meuse FamilyAlice Nguyen and Alistair RobertsHeather and Jason PedersenJennifer and JC RabyMiles SmithThe Stone FamilyTara and Lucy VerkuilJudith Ward and Rod HallSharra and Chris Weasler

CORPORATE SPONSORS

Arrow Benefits GroupCoastside CommunicationsLinda Tull, Realtor/Pacific Union InternationalLautze & Lautze, CPAs & Financial AdvisorsPreserve at MarinSweet & Baker Insurance Brokers

PARTY BOOK DONORS

Cornerstone SonomaDiesel BooksDoug DillardAdam GasnerJulie HanftAlyssa and Greg HarperKitchen on FirePaige and Chad MeuseAmanda and Peter MortimerThe Rafael TheaterLily RiesenfeldJim Rosenfield Marche aux Fleurs RestaurantMarin Country MartThe PadThe Representation ProjectMaggie RudenRustic BakeryShelter Co.Jennifer Siebel NewsomCourtney and Greg SmithStinson Beach Surf & Kayak CompanyGita and Nick StiritzAngela and Jeremy WebsterJames Yeager

THE BIG BASH 2015FUND-THE-CHILDREN DONORS

Susan + Doug AleyAmy + Andy ArenbergMindy + Tim AriowitschRobyn + Robb BaerWhitney + Peter BardwickLori + Paul BergeronBrie BurkettJill + Collin CochraneJoana + Leo CochraneFran + Bruce CorcoranSusan + Steve CraneAndrea + Scott CullertonPia DeLeon + William ChuangCarleen + Thomas DelayMichele + Doug DillardMicky + Chris DonerJessica Downs + David StullMariecolette + Geoff EdwardsCary + Adam GasnerMarnie GlickmanAnne Marie + Greg HaddockDebra + Kevin HakmanJamie Hanna + Glenn HopkinsKatie Hyde + Mark SchrumpfAmy + David KalishSara Klein + John RyanSimmone LaCorte + Nicholas HeldfondAmy + Chad LewisColleen McAree + Brendan EganPaige + Chad MeuseAlice Nguyen + Alistair RobertsKathie + Trey Parsons

Frannie Pope-Hohman + Robert HohmanLinnea + Aaron RichSuzanne + Allen RuggCarla Rummo + Paul WilliamsSommer Schafer-AuYeung and Felix AuYeungHilah + Jake SchuttMargy SheehyAnna Shimko + Pete HudsonDorlon + Dylan SimondsCourtney + Greg SmithLegare + Todd SpeeceGita + Nick StiritzPamela + Brewer StoneRochelle Szuba + Michael RutchikMarina + Jon Thompson Thea Thompson + Michael PayneTilda ThompsonMorgan + Greg ThorneAngela + Jeremy WebsterJudith Ward + Rod Hall

Marin Montessori strives to ensure the accuracy of all information contained in this report. We will be distressed to know we’ve listed you incorrectly but ask you to please let us know so that we can get it right the next time. MMS values every contribution and greatly appreciates your support.

F ISCAL Y EAR 2014 - 2 015 F INANCIAL REVIEW

Twelve Months Ended June 30, 2015

Revenue

Net Tuition and Fees $5,800,640

Advancement $ 1,128,207

Other $ 76,919

Total Revenue $ 7,005,766

Expenses

Program Services $ 5,142,784

Management and Administration $ 695,232

Advancement $ 309,754

Other $ 457,279

Total Expenses $ 6,605,059

Change in Net Assets $ 400,707

RESULTS FR OM OPERATIONS FUNCTIONAL EXPENSE BREAKDOWN

Program Services

Management and Administration

Advancement

Other

78%

ADMINISTRATION

Jim Munger, Head of SchoolJules Layman, Lower School DirectorZarrín Atkins, Elementary Level DirectorAnna Yarbrough, Junior High DirectorFran Corcoran, Director of OperationsDeborah Snyder, Director of FinanceCheryl Jagoda, Director of AdmissionCindy Koehn, Director of AdvancementAubyn Demian, Director of DevelopmentGail Evans, RegistrarPamela Randolph, School SecretaryColin Xu, Accounting/IT ManagerJessie DeJonghe, Junior High Administrative AssistantCameron Taylor, Director of Facilities Davis Porter, MaintenancePeter Hudson, Transportation Coordinator Anthony Byrd, Van Driver Red Doyle, Van DriverMatt Godfrey, Van DriverSteve Kelly, Van DriverGilles LeSage, Van DriverSandra Maizland, Van DriverShoshana Mills, Van DriverNic Vu, Van Driver

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FACULTY

Toddler and PrimaryLynn Gulick, SandpiperCheryl Chretien, Great Blue HeronColleen McAree, QuailRoshini Fernando, Mourning DovePam Wisner, Pelican

Lower ElementaryAnna Mitchell, Burrowing OwlZil Jaeger, Red Tailed Hawk

Upper ElementaryJoni Perry, Great White EgretKelley Jamison, Belted Kingfisher

Junior HighHeather Brinesh, TeacherAlison Canter, TeacherAndy Gaertner, Farm Manager/TeacherLiesbeth Koning, TeacherMinnie McBride, TeacherNick McCormack, Teacher

AssistantsRenee Vences, SandpiperDesiree Atkins, Great Blue HeronLinnea Rich, QuailClaudia Luna, Mourning DoveMelissa Lari, PelicanHeidi Newell, Red Tailed HawkRachel Williams, Burrowing OwlRyder Metzger, Great White EgretKate Kelly, Belted Kingfisher

Support StaffPatricia Benedict, Spanish SpecialistKaren Shelton, Learning SpecialistBrie Jennings Burkett, Garden ProgramTina Jun, Primary ASC CoordinatorMelissa Jew, Primary ASC CoordinatorPippa Whelan, Primary ASC and Support AssistantIris Heusler, Movement SpecialistSusan Larson, Primary SupportJames Yeager, Elementary PE and ASC CoordinatorMaggie Ruden, Elementary ASC

The mission of Marin Montessori School, in adherence to the principles of the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) as envisioned by Dr. Maria Montessori, is to nurture the development of each child in our diverse community to his or her fullest potential—an independent, responsible, compassionate, learned individual who thinks critically and realizes clearly his or her role in the world. Thus, our mission is to provide education for life.

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