Each teacher, assistant teacher and aide at WMS has been chosen with care for his or her education, mastery of Montessori teaching practices and warmth of spirit. Together, we comprise an outstanding educational community. Our lead teachers are certified by either the American Montessori Society or Association Montessori Internationale and all assistant teachers and aides are experienced in their program and grade level. In many cases, our faculty members have earned masters and post-graduate degrees.
An Outstanding Educational Community
Administration & Staff
Sandy Andrews
Head of School
NAMTA Administrators Cert.
B.S., George Mason University
Joined WMS in 2002
21 years experience
Donna Feller
Registrar
Joined WMS in 2023
Anita Kohli
Bursar
B.S., University of Dehli, India
M.S., University of Dehli, India
Joined WMS in 2005
25 years experience
Kristin Reynolds
Director of Education
B.A. Education, College of William and Mary
AMS Elementary Certification
20 years experience
Khalilah Miles
Marketing & Social Media Manager
BS, Hampton University
Joined WMS in 2016
19 years experience
Donna Wolford
Bus Driver
RPN from Valencia Community College
Joined WMS in 2016
9 years experience
Teachers & Aides
Toddler Program
Rhonda Rochelle
Toddler Lead Teacher
AMS Infant and Toddler Certification
35 years experience
Rose Weaver
Toddler Assistant Teacher
AS degree in Office Technology
16 years of experience
Rebecca Grannan
Toddler Intern Teacher
BA University of Mary Washington
Joined WMS in 2015
Children’s House
Angela Tambone
CH1 Lead Teacher
AMS Early Childhood Certification
A.A., Dalton College
Elementary Education Diploma – Italy
Joined WMS in 1985
37 years experience
Kristin Motley
CH3 Lead Teacher
BA, Randolph Macon College
Joined WMS in 2015
7 years experience
Charlotte Morton
CH3 Teacher Assistant
AS degree in Business
Joined WMS in 2001
Savannah Galasso
CH2 Lead Teacher
A.A., Early Childhood Development
Joined WMS in 2016
14 years experience
Elementary School
Nicole Ellis
LE Lead Teacher
AMS Lower Elementary Certification
B.S., University of Southern Maine
Joined WMS in 2005
14 years experience
Vickie Hook
LE2 Assistant
Joined WMS in 1999
25 years experience
Melissa Gaeta
UEL Lead Teacher
BS – Millersville University of PA
Montessori Elementary I,II Credentials
Joined WMS in 2018
21 years experience
Kate Parkinson
LE1 Lead Teacher
Joined WMS in 2020
Alyssa Weaver
LE1 Assistant
Middle School
Corinna Ferro
Middle School Director
AMS Secondary Teacher Education Certification
B. A., William and Mary
M.A., Hebrew University
Joined WMS in 2010
11 years experience
Cheryl Leu
Middle School Science Teacher and Aquaculture
BS in Biology
Masters in Wildlife Science
Lead Educator for Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation
4 years at WMS
Before & After Care
Enrichment
Okie An
Upper Elementary Assistant
BA in Studio Art and Art History – Oberlin College
Joined WMS in 2010
Christine King
Music teacher
BS in Human Resources Management
Master of Arts in Worship Studies
Music Teacher and Singer/Songwriter with over 30 years of experience
7 years with WMS
