Mission Statement Montessori School of Cheyenne is an early learning program which seeks to help each child reach their full potential through the Montessori philosophy.
The environment nurtures the child through a safe environment which includes love, respect, independent choices, self-discipline, creativity, and the freedom for exploration.
The staff is highly qualified, well-trained, and dedicated to teaching the whole child in a loving, caring, and enriched environment.
Montessori School of Cheyenne is a community of children, parents, and staff united by open communication, respect, trust, and support.
Biographies of Teachers
Brenda DeLois, Director
I have been at the Montessori School of Cheyenne for more than 11 years and am currently the Director of the school. I am also a Head teacher in one of our Preprimary classrooms. I also teach Sign Language to all the preprimary classrooms. I have an Associate of Art degree in Elementary Education from LCCC and I have my Bachelor's Degree from the University of Northern Colorado. Additionally, I have my Montessori certification from the Montessori Education Center of the Rockies in Boulder, CO. I enjoy working in both the classroom and the office. I get the best of both worlds.
I have been married for 8 years to my husband Troy, and we have a beautiful baby girl who is a year and a half old. She is currently in the toddler program. We also have three dogs.
Leslie Wilson, Assistant Director
I have been with the Montessori School of Cheyenne for 10 years. However, I have been in a Montessori environment for 12 years. I have 14 years of teaching experience. I have an Associates of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education from LCCC. I received my Montessori Certification in Infant/Toddler from the Montessori Education Center of the Rockies in Boulder, Colorado. I am a Certified PITC trainer (Program for Infant/Toddler Caregivers). Additionally, I am the American Red Cross First Aid/CPR instructor trainer for all the staff at the school. I have been married for 12 years and have one daughter, Taylor 8 years, who went through Montessori.
Rebecca Joy Neill Meerscheidt, Administrative Assistant
This is my 12th year with MSC and it has been a true blessing to have had the privilege to help guide so many children through our Montessori program. I graduated from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas and received a B.S. in Education with a teaching certification. I received Montessori training from the St. Nicholas Training Centre of London, England through seminars. I then received my Early Childhood Certification from the Montessori Education Center of the Rockies in Boulder, CO. I taught three years at the Children's House Montessori School in Rodenbach, Germany while our family was stationed in Germany with the Air Force. I was a Director for 10 years in the Preprimary class here at MSC. I have been married to Rives for 38 years. We have our daughter Shana, a Toddler Montessori Directress in Colorado and our son Troy, now deceased. I have semi-retired from the classroom and now enjoy giving tours and explaining the importance of a Montessori education parents. I also assist in the office.
Lynn Schnick, Preprimary
Directress
I have been married for 36 years and have two children. Jennifer is a Montessori Preprimary Directress in Geneva, Illinois. Jim and Jennifer have two children, James 9 years old and Josephine 2 years old. Justin is a gifted artist and graphic designer who lives in Lincoln, Nebraska with his wife Melissa and son Connor, 19 months old. I have been at MSC for 4 years, first as a Preprimary Assistant and then Intern. I completed my Preprimary training at Montessori Education Center of the Rockies in Boulder, CO in May 2005. Prior to moving to Cheyenne from Indiana, I was a parent volunteer and Toddler Assistant at my children's Montessori School, and know first-hand the immeasurable benefit of Montessori instruction! I graduated from LCCC with an Associates of Arts degree in December 2007.
Karla Kosiba, Toddler Directress
I am married with two children, Collin 18
yrs. and Joshua 12 yrs. In 1994 I graduated with an Associates
of Fine Arts from LCCC. I have completed the Infant/Toddler
Montessori Certification. I have been with the Montessori
School of Cheyenne for 5 years. I have worked in all three
toddler classes.
Kelley Powers, Preprimary Directress
I have been at the Montessori School of Cheyenne for 10 years. I am a Preprimary Directress and the Kindergarten teacher. I recieved my Montessori training from the Montessori Education Center of the Rockies in Boulder, Colorado. I also have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education from the University of Wyoming. It is amazing what children are capable of when given the opportunity. It is a blessing to see the accomplishments that our young children can learn and do!
Mona Jagoditsh, Preprimary Directress
I have been with the Montessori School of Cheyenne for 3 years. I have my Preprimary Certification from MECR in Boulder, CO. I also have two daughters: Demi is 12 and Peyton is 9.
Lindsey Lane, Toddler Intern
I have been with the Montessori School of Cheyenne for 7 years. I received my Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wyoming in Family and Consumer Sciences in May 2007. I am currently an intern in the Infant/Toddler training program at MECR in Boulder, CO. I am also a Certified PITC trainer (Program for Infant/Toddler Caregivers).
