ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Leela Pahl
Head of School
leela@ogms.org
Sherry D'Alessandro
Administrative Coordinator
sherry@ogms.org
Joann Aitken, R.N.
School Nurse
nurses@ogms.org
Cindy Henry
Assistant to the Head of School
cindy@ogms.org
Joe Henry
Facilities Management
FACULTY
About K.C.
- American Montessori Society Early Childhood Credential, Three Rivers Community College
- Bachelor of General Studies in Business Administration and coursework in Early Childhood, Eastern Connecticut State University
- Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, Three Rivers Community College
About Sabrina
- Bachelor Science in Psychology with a specializaiton in Developmental Psychology, Eastern Connecticut State University
- Research recognized at the CREATE Conference: The Relationship Between Stress Levels, Communication Skills, and Relationship Satisfaction
Sheila Kaytis
Substitute Teacher & Classsroom Volunteer
About Roxana
- American Montessori Society Elementary I Credential, Montessori Elementary Teacher Training Collaborative (METTC)
- Comprehensive Orton-Gillingham training course, Institute for Multi-Sensory Education
- Positive Discipline in the Montessori Classroom Course
- Responsive Classroom Elementary Core Course
- Master of Science, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Bachelor of Engineering, McGill University
About Maribeth
- Montessori Elementary Assistant Training from Montessori Elementary Teacher Training Collaborative (METTC – AMS)
- Positive Discipline in the Montessori Classroom Course
- Bachelor or Graphic Design, North Carolina State University, College of Design
About Cherie
-
Minfulness Facilitator Certification, copper Beech Institute
- Master of Social Work, University of Connecticut (in progress)
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychological Sciences, University of Connecticut
About Rachael
- Upper Elementary Teaching Diploma, North American Montessori Center
- Bachelor of Science in Ecology & Evolution, University of Connecticut
Chris Baldwin
Upper Elementary Co-Assistant Teacher
chris@ogms.org
About Chris
- Upper Elementary Teaching Diploma, North American Montessori Center
- Bachelor of Science in Horticulture, University of Connecticut
- Degree in Music, Manchester Community College
Julie Giannelli
Upper Elementary Co-Assistant Teacher
julie@ogms.org
About Julie
- Masters of Science in Biology, Central Connecticut State University
- Focus on marine invertebrate biology: Thesis paper: Shell Selection Behavior of the Hermit Crab, Pagurus longicarpus
- Bachelors of Science in Biology, Eastern Connecticut State University
Heather Cleary
After School Care Classroom and Administrative Support
heather@ogms.org
Tami Toscano
Yoga Teacher & After School Care
Derek Waldron
Music Teacher
David Silsbee
Upper Elementary Mentor
david@ogms.org
Current faculty and staff, please click here to view the Transparency in Care document (required by the state of CT to be on our website).