Pre-Primary through Elementary 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
• 43 years teaching, 38 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 Course, Montessori Institute of San Diego
• 24 years teaching, 12 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
• 7 years teaching, 3 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

 

 

Maha Kali Khalsa

Lower Elementary Head Teacher, Bay Laurel Room

• B.A., Human Development, Pacific Oaks Teachers College
• Elementary Montessori Credential, Montessori Teacher Education Center of the San Francisco Bay Area
• 37 years teaching, 20 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
• 2 years teaching at MdTL

 

 

Micah Lewis

Upper Elementary Head Teacher, Willow Room

• B.A., Anthropology and Environmental Studies, Connecticut College
• M.Ed., Loyola College, 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
• 13 years teaching, 3 years at MdTL