Dogwood

(She/her) Camille received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance from The Ohio State University. She then spent five years teaching dance to children of all ages in various studio and school settings in Atlanta, GA. While there, Camille served as a volunteer and board member at Reforming Arts, a non-profit providing theater infused liberal arts education to incarcerated women. In 2016, after twenty years away, Camille returned to her hometown of Nashville. She formerly served as a Primary All Day Assistant Guide. In 2019, she completed her Association Montessori Internationale training at the Southwest Institute of Montessori Studies.

Magnolia

(She/her) Macy comes to Montessori East from Fairbanks, AK by way of Boise, ID. While in Boise, she studied Sociology at Boise State University. In 2024, she completed her Association Montessori Internationale training at Montessori Northwest in Portland, OR. Macy and her husband, Ethan, are exploring Nashville through pickleball, special events, and new friendships!

Sunflower

(She/her) Billie has worked with children of all ages in one capacity or another throughout most of her adult life. After spending several years as a stay-at-home mom with her two beautiful children, Nollie and Johnny, she realized that early childhood development was truly her calling. She joined the Montessori family in 2018 with a full heart; eager to assist in the development of each child, while continuing to learn and develop herself. Most recently, this development is in the form of Primary Training through the Prepared Montessorian Institute. For fun, she and her children enjoy exploring, camping, swimming, crafting, baking (taste-testing, mostly), reading and playing board games and baseball.

Daisy

(She/her) Miranda has been in Nashville since 2014, and she has worked in Montessori education since 2018. She received her Bachelor of Arts in English and her primary training with the Association Montessori Internationale along with a Master’s Degree in Montessori Education through Loyola University. When outside of the classroom, Miranda enjoys spending time with her husband and friends. You can often find her reading a good thriller, going on hikes with her dog, or hosting a game night.

Bluebell

(She/her) Safiyah is an illustrator and jewelry maker born and raised in Nashville, TN. She studied Fine Arts at Nashville State Community College. Safiyah has always enjoyed working with children and would volunteer at Linden Waldorf school as a teenager. This is her first year at Montessori East as an Assistant Guide. She enjoys book reading, and making arts and crafts in both the classroom and outside of school. 

Rosebud

(She/her) Caroline received her Bachelor of Arts in Education from Arizona State University. Caroline grew up surrounded by a family of teachers and has always had a passion in becoming a teacher herself. She recently moved to Nashville in 2024 after spending a few years in Chicago. Outside of the classroom, Caroline enjoys tending to her plants and playing with her silly pug Paco. 

Rosebud & Main Campus Floater

(She/her) DaiJordan is a Nashville native who graduated from Stratford Highschool. While there she enjoyed her role in the band as a co-captain of the majorettes. Also, she took a course called Teaching As A Profession and led her class in an observation visit to Montessori East. Her love of teaching children comes through her role as the oldest sibling in her family and from various other care settings. She enjoys painting, drawing, and other creative arts. 

Magnolia

(She/they) Emma was born and raised in Athens, GA. She attended the University of Georgia and received a Bachelor of Arts in Voice Performance. She has performed in numerous opera, musical theatre, and solo settings. After graduation, she and her partner moved to Nashville to be closer to more music and opportunities for personal growth. Emma has always had a passion for working with children and is excited to be a part of the Montessori East team. She loves watching reality tv, baking, hiking, and reading while snuggling up with her two cats, Leo and Rajah.

Sunflower

(He/him) Alejandro was born in Spain and moved to Nashville recently. He holds a Bachelor of Education and degrees in Exercise and Sports Science. Alejandro has worked in different schools and sports clubs, teaching a variety of subjects and sports.

Sunflower

(She/her) Traci has been working with children, both as a teacher and nanny, for 15 years. Most of those years teaching have been in Nashville after moving here from Arkansas. She grew up around teachers in her family so leaning into education came naturally. She likes to spent her time in Music City going to live concerts and has become a hockey fan after going to her first Predators game. She was introduced to the Montessori teaching methods in recent years and continues to learn about and love the Montessori philosophy.

Sunflower

(She/her) Marjorie is originally from Indianapolis, and lives downtown Nashville with her husband of over ten years. She received her Bachelor degree in History from Indiana University, and has worked in several professional fields, but enjoys working with children the most. She comes to Montessori East after teaching Pre-K in public school, and appreciates the peaceful and creative environment Montessori education has to offer. In her free time, she loves traveling with her husband, exploring new cities, spending time with family/friends, reading, baking, and walking.

Orchid

(He/him) Adam has been living in Nashville since 2014. He found a love for working with children as a summer camp counselor when he was younger. He worked in a recording studio, as a freelance carpenter and rug maker, and most recently worked as a preschool teacher before joining Montessori East. Adam loves camping and hiking. He also recently started making his own pickles. Adam will also always have a love for live music.

Orchid

(She/her) Melanie was born in Lima, Peru and moved to the states at age five. She has been living in Nashville since late summer 2022. She studied psychology in college. While having a passion for Montessori, Melanie is also a music photographer and is very active in the Nashville music scene.