Princeton Montessori School
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Faculty | Elementary
Meet the Elementary teachers
Harlen brings a passion for helping students see themselves as thinkers and creators in a multitude of collaborative environments. He strives to create spaces where all students feel safe to take risks and find their voices through authentic community-building. Harlen looks for ways to build partnerships and learning opportunities beyond the classroom. He enjoys integrating reflective practices and collaborative discussions that encourage students to see themselves as lifelong learners.
Outside of school, He enjoys spending time with family, and exploring new experiences and perspectives through reading, road trips, and nature walks. Harlen values opportunities to stay active through sports and fitness, to help stay grounded and balanced.
Harlen holds a BA in Psychology & Educational Studies from Colgate University and a Master of Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education, Prevention Science & Practice (Childhood Adjustment Counseling).
Amy loves working with children in a Montessori environment, especially at this age. She enjoys watching students take pride in their accomplishments as their innate love of learning develops.
When not teaching, Amy enjoys fitness coaching, boating, camping and being outdoors with her three sons. She is also passionate about her role as a Scouting Cub Master for the Boys Scouts of America organization. She volunteers as a leader that aims to promote character development, life skills, and citizenship training among the youth in the organization.
Amy received a BS in Business Administration from Rider University, NJ. She holds IB Middle Years Program certifications for Physical and health education: Implementing the MYP curriculum (Cat. 1), Physical and health education: Delivering the MYP curriculum (Cat. 2), and Global contexts for teaching and learning (Cat.3) and an American Montessori Society credential in Elementary I through the Princeton Center for Teacher Education (PCTE), NJ. Amy's IB MYP training levels and areas include Physical and Health Education (Category 1 & 2), and Global Contexts for Teaching and Learning training.
Robyn is an experienced and dedicated educator with a passion for the Montessori method. With a wealth of knowledge and expertise in both education and Montessori, Robyn is committed to fostering a love of learning in every child she works with.
In her free time Robyn enjoys spending time with her two young sons, especially reading together, going to the library and playing at the park.
Robyn received her Bachelor’s Degree in General Humanities from Montclair State University, and has a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from Grand Canyon University. She holds an American Montessori Society credential in Lower Elementary through the Princeton Center for Teacher Education (PCTE), NJ. She was warded Teacher of the Year in 2014 by Senator Andrew Lanza.
Laura has a passion for working with Upper Elementary students, who are always eager to ask questions and explore the world around them. She finds their curiosity and the joy they experience when discovering something new inspiring. Being a teacher also allows Laura to continue learning, both from the subjects she teaches and from the students themselves.
Outside of school, Laura enjoys spending quality time with her husband and two children. They love exploring new places outdoors, baking cakes and cookies, and reading stories together.
Laura holds a BSc in Pharmacology from the University of Southampton (UK). She furthered her education by completing a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) from the University of Winchester (UK) in 2014. Before moving to the US in 2023, she worked as a Classroom Teacher in Oxfordshire (UK).
Alice has a journalistic background and brings her love of researching and writing to the classroom. As a reporter, she wrote for a newspaper and different magazines about many topics, but specialized in sustainable lifestyle. She is passionate about the environment and is eager to share this with her students.
Alice loves to travel and to learn about different languages, cultures, and countries. She often vacations in Brazil, where she has relatives. She loves spending time with her family, who are all martial artists who train in the same dojang. Alice is a First Degree Black Belt in ITF Taekwon-Do as well as an athlete of Team USA.
Alice holds an BA in Journalism & Communication from Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP), Brazil. She has an American Montessori Society credential in Elementary I and Elementary II through West Side Montessori’s Teacher Education program.
Bridget loves working with Upper Elementary children and watching their academic and social awareness unfold. She brings her counseling experience to the SEL and Health Studies classes and enjoys empowering students to problem solve issues independently.
Bridget enjoys spending time with her immediate and extended family from the Midwest, keeping up with friends, exercising, and making her famous brownies for all.
Bridget holds an MS in School Counseling from Sage Graduate School, NY and a BA in Social Work from Siena College, NY. She holds an American Montessori Society credential in Elementary I and Elementary II through the Princeton Center for Teacher Education (PCTE), NJ. Her previous experience includes counseling middle school and high school students.
Steve enjoys the outdoors and has worked at Cherry Crove Farm in Lawrenceville for the past five years. His experience working with children dates back to counseling at a hiking and climbing summer camp in the 1970's. Since then, he has been a student advisor and work project leader at George School, a teacher at HiTOPS in Princeton, and a group facilitator at Good Grief in Princeton.
In his free time Steve likes bike riding, going for walks, and reading. He is also an avid acoustic guitarist and loves to paint and draw.
Steve holds a BA in Fine Art from Connecticut College.
Anna has over fifteen years of experience working with preschool and elementary children in Montessori and other educational settings. Before joining Princeton Montessori School, Anna led the STEM programs at Evergreen Montessori, formerly Montessori Country Day School. She finds pleasure in collaborating with students on STEM experiments and projects, where she can help cultivate their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
In her free time, Anna enjoys spending time with her husband, three sons, and dog Toby. She enjoys playing golf, listening to music, and watching K-Dramas.
Anna is certified as a K-6 teacher in NJ, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, a teaching certificate in STEM Education, and an American Montessori Society credential in Elementary I through Princeton Center for Teacher Education (PCTE).
Lekshmi has experience as a teaching assistant in an Educational Network and most recently as a volunteer at a local public elementary school.
In her free time Lekshmi enjoys painting, baking, and doing DIY projects.
Lekshmi received her B.Tech in Civil Engineering from the College of Engineering, Trivandrum, India.
