Our Guides

Addie graduated from Montessori Northwest with an  AMI Primary Diploma and Loyola University - Maryland with a Master's of Education. She also graduated from Manchester University with a B.S. in Accounting and Peace Studies (Peace Education). 

Montessori education excites her because it allows children to learn in a child-centered, beautiful, and intentionally independent (yet community-based) environment. She enjoys cooking, singing and hiking in her free time. 

Lori grew up in Wabash, and was excited to move back to the area after teaching in Indianapolis and Boston.  She graduated from Wabash High School, and went on to get her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education at Purdue University and AMS Primary certification from Northeast Montessori Institute in Maine. She enjoys baking, traveling, organizing, and spending time with her family and cats.  Her daughter, Leona, is proud to be a TMS student! 

Lori has lived in Wabash County for the last 25 years with her husband Dave and her two daughters, Hope and Grace. Lori has an Associate of Science degree from the University of Indianapolis and has worked with the public in hospital, rehabilitation,  and school settings. She is continuing to serve the public at The Montessori School at WPC, which she joined in 2024. Lori enjoys nurturing her faith and spending time with her family, friends, and 5 pets. Lori is passionate about advocating for families, especially families whose children struggle with learning disabilities or are on the Autism Spectrum. She looks forward to assisting each student to love to learn and to love themselves. 

Stephanie has been working at The Montessori School at WPC since 2021 and worked with children in several different capacities before joining us. She holds a B.S. in psychology from Central Michigan University, a M.A. in human behavior from National University and has completed her Montessori Infant and Toddler lead guide certification through the Montessori Institute of North Texas. In her free time, Stephanie loves to read, travel with her husband, and spend time with her cat.

Angela grew up in Wabash and graduated from Southwood High School. She received her B.A. in Psychology from Anderson University and went on to get her Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) certification. She has worked with children and young adults with disabilities in educational and clinical settings. She became interested in Montessori education after having her own children, and completed her master's degree in Early Childhood Montessori Education. In her free time, she enjoys running and art.

Kenzie obtained her bachelor's degree in communication from Indiana University. Immediately after college, she worked with new moms and babies as a Parent-Child Interaction Specialist and realized how much she loved watching children develop skills and learn. Kenzie is attending Montessori Primary training at Trine University and dreams of one day opening her own Montessori School in her home town of Kokomo. She is passionate about children with learning differences and diversity. In her free time, Kenzie enjoys reading, crafting, and watching Law and Order.

Anne grew up in Wabash and graduated from Southwood High School. She is certified in Industrial Technologies and Robotics. Anne enjoys hiking, camping, rock climbing, and spending time with her dog and cat. She has completed her Forest School teacher training, and shares her love for nature and the forest with her students!

Nikki grew up in Marion. She has 3 children. She enjoys hiking and all things nature. She has completed her Forest School teacher training with a strong passion to learn more about the wonder and curiosity of children in a nature setting!