Princeton Montessori School
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Faculty | Middle School
Meet the Middle School teachers
Nuria greatly enjoys teaching language and culture. Her goal is to have students participate actively in class and she strives to develop a love of discovering other cultures through experiential activities, and real-life connections.
When not teaching, Nuria enjoys spending time with her son and husband, exercising outdoors, and traveling.
Nuria received a BS in Sociology from the University of Barcelona (UB), Spain, a Postgraduate Degree in Marketing from New York University (NYU) and studied Montessori Philosophy and Child Development through the Princeton Center for Teacher Education (PCTE), NJ. Her IB MYP training levels and areas include Spanish (Category 1 & 2), and Design (Category 1 & 2) and has her MMUN training certification.
For over a decade, Tori has devoted herself to mentoring adolescents aged 11-14, delighting in their journey of self-discovery and empowerment. She brings vibrant energy that complements the occasional ennui of middle schoolers. Tori also enjoys connecting with children of all ages and fostering strong relationships with their families.
Tori is a passionate reader and a creative thinker, always eager to explore new ideas. She cherishes spending quality time with her family, especially during their trips to the Jersey Shore and the Outer Banks. Tori also has a love for learning new skills, particularly in the realms of embroidery, crochet, and bargello. Whether she's immersed in a book, brainstorming innovative projects, or mastering a new craft, Tori brings enthusiasm and creativity to everything she does.
Tori holds a Bachelor of Arts in Middle Childhood Education (ELA/SS) from the University of Dayton, Dayton Ohio, and a Masters of Edcuation with a concentration in Montessori from Xavier University in Cincinnati Ohio.
She holds an AMS Secondary I-II Credential from CMSTEP.
Tori received a Mindfulness Schools Certificate from Mindfulness Schools and a Diversity & Equity Training Credential (Xavier University)
As an engineer who focused on sustainable building design in her former profession, Memusi is excited to share her passion for science and design with Middle School students and help them embrace the idea that they can be part of the solution.
In her free time, Memusi enjoys spending time with her husband, four children, and their dog. She loves to run and has entered the Princeton Half Marathon again this year. She always has a couple of books on the go and is working on starting a backyard vegetable garden.
Memusi received a Masters in Integrated Engineering from Cardiff University, UK. She completed the IB MYP Science CAT1 and is currently completing IB MYP Design CAT2 and the AMI Adolescent Montessori Orientation.
Gery teaches MS Environmental and Sustainability Studies, using the NWF Ecoschools program as a framework. Gery loves the outdoors and nature and classes will involve lots of hands-on work, visits to farms and the Sourland Mountain, and a focus on project work. Gery also teaches Ecology to LE and UE students, takes After School and is the school Sustainabiloity Manager.
Originally from N Ireland, Gery served as a British diplomat, mainly in Africa and Brazil, before coming to NJ with his family 10 years ago. Since arriving here, he has been a biofuels consultant, environmental radio show host, led and co-hosted a series of environmental discussions at the D&R Greenway Land Trust, worked as a farm manager and substitute teacher, taught history and environmental subjects as a volunteer tutor and been a Board Member of the Sourland Conservancy and the United Front Against Riverblindness.
Gery has a BA and MA in Modern History from Trinity College, Dublin.
Jerome leads the Language & Literature and Leadership components of our IB MYP Humanities program.
He loves helping students discover the joys of learning and cultivating an appreciation of language, a sense of curiosity about books, and an understanding of the many ways each student can grow as a reader and writer.
In his free time Jerome enjoys tennis and bouldering - which involve a strong focus on technique and problem solving.
Jerome holds a BA in English -from the University of Denver, and an MFA in Creative Writing from Southampton College.
Amy loves working with children in a Montessori environment, and enjoys her role in Middle School.
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
Amy received a B.S. in Business Administration from Rider University (Lawrenceville, NJ). She holds a level 1 & 2 IB Middle Years Program certification for Physical and Health Education and an American Montessori Society credential in Elementary I through the Princeton Center for Teacher Education.
Bridget brings her counseling skills to the “gifts & challenges” class and enjoys empowering students to problem solve issues independently. She leads on the school’s Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) program, and teaches health and gender studies in UE and MS.
In her free time 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 has 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.
Alex loves sharing his passion for music and music making with children of all ages. His unique approach to music education combines singing, movement, percussion and songwriting in a stimulating and fun way that leaves students energized and inspired.
In addition to teaching music at Princeton Montessori School, Alex is an Emmy® Award winning children’s performer with six albums of original music and his very own TV show “Alex & The Kaleidoscope.”
Alex received a BA in Jazz Performance from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA, and has received multiple awards for excellence in children’s entertainment including the New York Emmy® Awards, The Parents’ Choice Foundation, The Film Advisory Board and the American Library Association. Alex's IB MYP training levels and areas include Arts (Category 1 & 2), and Global Contexts for Teaching and Learning training.
He is an instructor for the Princeton Center for Teacher Education (PCTE).
Dr. Rose brings over 20 years of experience in working with students to prepare them for the SSAT and other standardized tests. She has also worked with Montessori Schools to ensure their students receive the very best preparation for the high school application process. Previously, Dr. Rose served as executive director of Stanford Coaching Inc. (now Inspirica), New York’s premier SAT and academic one-on-one tutoring company.
In her position at Princeton Montessori School, Dr. Rose will work to prepare students for the SSAT and possible independent high school interviews and support parents with the high school admissions process. She will provide a balance of instruction and guided practice to allow students to master fundamental test-taking techniques.
Dr. Rose is a graduate of Princeton High School, and holds a B.A. in English from Cornell University, an M.A. in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University and a doctorate in Organizational Psychology from Rutgers University.
Lisa enjoys the energy and spirit the students bring to the art room, as well as their passion for creativity. An avid writer, Lisa strives to help the students to find their own creative outlet as they begin to discover the influence of art on culture. Her love of travel and world cultures is an asset in helping the students understand their own place in the world.
In her spare time, Lisa loves to cook, garden, kayak, make things, and go hiking with her husband.
Lisa has previous experience teaching at the Toddler, Primary, Elementary, and Middle School levels. She holds a BA/BS in Elementary Education and English from The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) and received her Elementary credential from Princeton Center for Teacher Education (PCTE), NJ. Lisa also completed the IB Middle Years Programme training for Visual Arts I and II.
