Head Teachers
Laurin Abramson
Pre-Primary Head Teacher,
Acorn Room
- B.A., cum laude, Social Work,
San Francisco State University
- Pre-Primary Montessori Training,
Ross Academy Montessori Schools
- 2001 - 2005 Recipient of
Marin Education Fund Stipend
- 44 years teaching, 39 years at MdTL
Jessica Harvey
Primary Head Teacher,
Sequoia Room
- B.A., Child Development,
Sacramento State University
- Primary Montessori Credential,
The Montessori Institute of
San Diego
- Special Needs Certificate,
Montessori Center International,
London, England
- AMI Inclusive Education Certification,
Montessori Institute of San Diego
- 25 years teaching, 13 years at MdTL
Lizzie Gheorghita
Primary Head Teacher,
Maple Room
- B.A., cum laude, English Literature, Sewanee:
The University of the South
- M.Ed., Loyola University, Maryland
- AMI Primary Diploma,
Washington Montessori Institute
- 8 years teaching, 4 years at MdTL
Angela D'Ambrogi
Primary Head Teacher,
Aspen Room
- B.A., Child Development,
Chico State University
- Primary Montessori Credential,
The Montessori Education Center of Portland, OR
- 36 years teaching, 21 years at MdTL
Alice Miller
Primary Head Teacher,
Pine Room
- B.A., English Literature,
The University of Virginia
- M.Ed., Loyola University, Maryland
- AMI Primary Diploma,
Montessori Institute Northwest, Portland, OR
- 6 years teaching, 6 years at MdTL
Emily Strand
Lower Elementary Head Teacher,
Bay Laurel Room
- B.A., Public Administration,
San Diego State University
- Elementary Montessori Credential,
Montessori Institute of Milwaukee
- M.Ed., Loyola University, Maryland
- AMI Inclusive Education Certification,
Montessori Institute of
San Diego
- 12 years teaching, 8 years at MdTL
Caitlin Sweeney
Lower Elementary Head Teacher,
Redwood Room
- B.A., American Studies,
Scripps College
- M.Ed., St. Catherine University,
in progress
- Elementary Montessori Credential,
Montessori Center of Minnesota
- 7 years teaching, 4 years teaching at MdTL
Micah Lewis
Upper Elementary Head Teacher,
Willow Room
- B.A., Anthropology and Environmental Studies,
Connecticut College
- M.Ed., Loyola University, Maryland
- Elementary Montessori Credential,
Montessori Institute of Milwaukee, WI
- 17 years teaching, 11 years at MdTL
Zarrin Atkins
Upper Elementary Head Teacher,
Cypress Room
- B.A., Psychology,
Women's and Gender Studies,
Kenyon College
- M.Ed., Loyola University, Maryland
- Elementary Montessori Credential,
Washington Montessori Institute
- 17 years teaching, 4 years at MdTL
