Our 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
- 42 years teaching, 37 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
- 23 years teaching, 11 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
- 6 years teaching, 2 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
- 35 years teaching, 20 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
- 36 years teaching, 19 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 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
- 16 years teaching, 10 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
- 12 years teaching, 2 years at MdTL
