Theresa Bell, Pre-Primary Classroom 3

Accomplishments:

• Mother of two great girls.
• Started and ran a preschool program for four years where I was director and head teacher.

Education:

• Xavier University, Bachelor's of Science, Montessori and Elementary Education
• Xavier Universtiy, Graduate work - no degree specified

Work History:

• 6 years at Terry's Montessori
• 1 year at Springer School
• 4 years at Carson Montessori (Cincinnati Public Schools, presently Dater Montessori)
• 6 years at Miami Valley Christian Academy
• 1 year at Children's Meeting House

What I Love About CMH:

• I love working with the children. It is exciting to see how much they grow and learn. It is wonderful to share there joys and sorrows, to get hugs and handshakes. I love that they are so open to share their lives. It is fun to watch how their minds work and interpret life.
• I love the caring and supportive parents. I know it takes a lot of trust to give your child to other people; it was for me. It's great to be trusted, supported and appreciated.
• I love the people that I work with.
• I love having others to talk to about new ideas to try.
• I love being able to give my input.

What do I do in my free time?

I like to do things with my children - arts and crafts, games, hikes and occasional bike rides. I like to read and lately, I've really begun to enjoy Sudoku.

Megan Kelly, Pre-Primary Classroom 3

Education:

• Xavier University: B.A. in Montessori Education
• Mount Notre Dame High School

Work History:

• The Child’s Place Montessori School: December 2006-August 2010
• Dater Montessori: August 2006-December 2006 (student teacher)
• Mercy Montessori Center: January 2006-May 2006 (student teacher)
• Various Restaurants: 1997-2006
• Nanny/Babysitter for different families during the summer

Accomplishments:

• My beautiful son Ryan
• My wonderful husband Kevin
• Helping young children grow and learn through the Montessori philosophy

What I enjoy in my free time:

• Spending time with my family
• Cooking
• Shopping
• Playing with my golden retriever named Griffey
• Going to University of Cincinnati football games
• Traveling (although I do not get to do it as much as I would like)

Jeanne Berter, Pre-Primary 3 Assistant

Accomplishments:

• Mother of two wonderful teenage girls.
• Married to my husband, Steve for twenty-two years.

Work History:

I worked in two credit unions for 10 years. I stayed home when my daughters were born. We moved to Loveland in 2001 and I started working at CMH in 2002. I've been at CMH almost 7 years.

What I Love About CMH:

I love to see the children's faces when they accomplish something by themselves. They are so proud. The Montessori sytle of learning is amazing.

When I am not at work I love to...

...enjoy reading, gardening, cross stich, bird watching and recently trying to teach myself to crochet. I also like just being home especially if we're all there at the same time.