STAFF

The greatest sign of success for a teacher... is to be able to say, ’The children are now working as if I did not exist.’ - Maria Montesori

Pocatello Valley Montessori is passionate about Montessori education. Our teachers are educational guides, introducing children to learning opportunities. This approach to education allows children to pursue their passions, at their own level and pace. As children progress, the teachers continue to guide, gently drawing them into new and progressively more challenging learning experiences.

Staff: Staff

MISS KARLI

Executive Director

Miss Karli started as director of the school in 2018. Karli has a MA in Social Work from Fordham University and her Montessori Administration diploma with CGMS. With 3 children of her own in the program, Karli was familiar with the school and came well recommended as an active, passionate, involved parent. Karli gives great first-hand advice to incoming parents and supports the staff so they can spend more time serving your children

MISS MINDEE

Lead Teacher- Toddler

Miss MinDee joined our school in 2021 as a teacher assistant in the Toddler classroom. After completing her MACTE Toddler Teacher Credential from the Prepared Montessorian in 2022 she was ready to step into the Lead Teacher role. She is always an uplifting and positive presence to her students and fellow staff members. She loves the independence that Montessori encourages, and advocates for each child to take charge of their own education at an early age. Miss MinDee has three sons of her own, one of which attends PVMS. Outside of work Miss MinDee loves to spend time with her family, attending her boys' extracurricular activities, volunteering, and bowling.

MISS AMY

Lead Teacher - Primary

Miss Amy came to Pocatello Valley Montessori school after spending several years working as a paraprofessional in the local schools. She became intrigued by the Montessori philosophy while attending education classes at Idaho State University. Coming into the Montessori classroom felt like “home” to her as she embraced the individualized instruction.

Amy holds an American Montessori Society accreditation from the Montessori Institute at Westminster College in Salt Lake City. She and her husband have three daughters.

MISS RACHAEL

Lead Teacher- Primary

Miss Rachael began working at Pocatello Valley Montessori in the fall of 2018 as an assistant, and now leads her own class. She loves that the Montessori approach encourages students to find their own intrinsic motivation to learning, allowing them to enjoy learning starting at an early age. Her calm demeanor makes her classroom a soothing environment to all of her students and colleagues alike. In her free time, she loves to garden, hike, read, and create beautiful floral arrangements.

MISS STEPHANIE

Lead Teacher - Primary

Miss Stephanie was born and raised in Pocatello Idaho, educated through Idaho State University receiving her early childhood development certificate, and has her Primary Lead Certification. She became intrigued in the Montessori way through her affiliation with the Pocatello Valley Montessori School as an assistant. She has had a passion for teaching for many years. Her experience ranges from working in various childhood development centers, operating her own pre-school and raising 5 children. When she isn't teaching, Stephanie enjoys watching her children grow in their various talents and activities, spending time with her husband, being outdoors, helping others, cooking and crafting.

MISS SUMMER

Lead Teacher - Primary

Summer worked for the Blackfoot school district for 5 years and came to work at PVMS in 2018 as a classroom assistant. Summer is excited to be teaching. She has demonstrated her ability to respect each students learning needs while embracing their curiosity.

Miss Summer received her Primary Lead Certification in 2020.

MISS JOCELYN

Lead Teacher - Lower Elementary

Miss Jocelyn has been with PVMS since 2020 where she worked as an assistant before moving in to the Lead Elementary Teacher role while completing her Elementary Education Degree from ISU.

MISS ANJ

Before and After Care Lead

Miss Anj was born and raised in Idaho and educated in early childhood development. She began working at PVMS in 2018 in the before and aftercare program, which she now leads. In addition, Miss Anj works as an assistant in our primary program, and has completed her Montessori Assistant Certification. Miss Anj always has a fun craft or activity up her sleeve, and is adored by all her students.