Asheville Montessori School
For the next four years, I had the privilege of being a lead teacher at the Julia St. AMS. Now I am enjoying my role as a floater, in which I connect with all the children and fill in where the need is. I am also a continual presence in the Woodfin Kindergarten class. I truly believe in the Montessori philosophy. It sets the foundation to become a life-long lover of learning. I welcome the challenge of bringing children to their full potential in a positive, caring environment.”
Johanna O’Briant
Johanna O’Briant, Administrative Assistant – “If I’m not outside pushing my son in the hammock, follow the sound of children’s laughter to my kitchen where you might find me baking a gluten-free pie, or working on a craft project with messy hands and a gaggle of happy children nearby. I grew up on a farm in rural NC, and have been fortunate to experience a variety of different educational methods – from traditional public and private schools to more alternative methods like Waldorf, home school, and schools focused on experiential education. From these experiences, I have developed a deep respect for the principles behind Montessori Education. I have a B.S. in Environmental Studies & Ecology, and will complete my NC Early Childhood Education Administration certification in December 2011. I love being part of a community that shares in my delight for children, and their everyday discoveries and creations!”
Marcia Whiting
Marcia Whiting – Staff Training/Floater “Hi, I’m Marcia and thrilled to be a part of AMS. I was born and raised in Boston, MA. I graduated from Plymouth State University in NH with a B.S. in Elementary Ed. After graduation, I had the opportunity to live, travel, and teach in Japan for two and a half years. My husband (of 39 years) and I have three sons and a daughter. Thirteen years ago I had the opportunity to be Montessori trained at the Center for Montessori Education in NY. I worked as a head teacher and education director at Montessori Children’s House of Erie in PA for 6 years. I then worked as a head teacher at Montessori Children’s Community in Sewickley for four years.
