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 12 years and am currently the Director of the school. 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 currently teach the kindergarten class in the afternoon. My daughter is also enjoying Montessori, being in the toddler room!.
Leslie Wilson, Assistant Director and Toddler Directress
I have been with the Montessori School of Cheyenne for 12 years. However, I have been in a Montessori environment for 13 years. I have 15 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 for all the staff at the school. I have been married for 13 years and have one daughter, Taylor 10 years, who went through Montessori.
Rebecca Joy Neill Meerscheidt, Administrative Assistant
This is my 13th 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 Directress for 10 years in the Primary class here at MSC. I have been married to Rives for 39 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 to parents. I also assist in the office.
Lynn Schnick, Primary
Directress
I have been married for 37 years and have two children. Jennifer is a Montessori Primary Directress at MSC. Jennifer has two chidlren, James who is 10 years old and Josephine who is 3 years old. Justin is a gifted artist and graphic designer who lives in Lincoln, Nebraska with his wife Melissa and son Connor, two years old. I have been at MSC for 5 years, first as an assistant and then Intern. I completed my Primary training at Montessori Education Center of the Rockies in Boulder, CO in May 2005. I graduated from LCCC with an Associate of Arts degree in December of 2007. 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.
Karla Kosiba, Toddler Directress
I am married with two children, Collin 19 yrs. and Joshua 13 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 7 years. I have worked in all three
toddler classes.
Kelley Powers, Primary Directress
I have been at the Montessori School of Cheyenne for 10 years. I am a Primary Directress. 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.
Mona Jagoditsh, Primary Directress
I have been with MSC for 4 years. I am a Primary Directress. I received my Montessori training from Montessori Education Center of the Rockies in Boulder, CO. I have attended the University of Wyoming in Laramie and LCCC in Cheyenne. I have two children 10 and 14. I love to paint, play the flute, piano, and do activites with my children and church. I look forward to what the future will bring to our school.
Jennifer Brown, Primary Directress, Kindergarten Teacher
I received my BSBA from Midland College in 1995. I went to Mid-America Teachers Training Institute in 2000 for my Montessori training. I taught for one year at the Children's House in Omaha, NE. I moved in 2002 to IL where I taught for 6 years at Mansio Mens Montessori. In the summer of 2008, I moved to Cheyenne, where I started at MSC where I teach in the Primary classroom. I have 2 children, James who is 10 and Josie, who is 3. We love being back in Cheyenne.
Brittany Lozano, Primary Directress
As a child, I attended the Montessori School of Cheyenne and when I became a mother, I hoped for my children to enjoy the benefits of a wonderful early childhood education just as I did. In April of 2008, I became a Certified Montessori teacher for children 3 to 6. I consider myself very fortunate to have been offered this amazing opportunity at MSC which enables me to have a job I love so I can raise my two beautiful children, Caden who is 5 and Nicki who is 3, who also attends MSC.
