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What is your experience and training and how did you come to our school?
My name is Liz Kelley and I am your School Counselor. I have had twenty years’ experience as a school counselor in the WCSD school system. I worked at Greenbrae Elementary for twelve years as a general education counselor and eight years as an SIP (Social Intervention Program) counselor. These two positions were entirely different, and I learned a great deal from both of them.
Why do you believe in our public charter Montessori school?
I came to Montessori because I wanted a change from being in the public school system. I look forward to learning all about Montessori and being part of the team. I have an open-door policy for all teachers, students and families, so please stop by and say hello.
What is your experience and training and how did you come to our school?
Why do you believe in our public charter Montessori school?
My own kids attended Montessori preschool, which has served them well as a solid base for further schoolwork. I appreciate that Montessori students are independent, curious learners.
What is your experience and training and how did you come to our school?
Why do you believe in our public charter Montessori school?
What is your experience and training and how did you come to our school?
I have my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology from the University of Nevada, Reno. I have worked for the Washoe County School District in that role Fall of 2012 to the Spring of 2023. I have worked with pre-k through 8th grade students in that time. I have worked with a variety of kiddos with a range of speech and language challenges as well as those with more complex struggles. I have been a parent in this community for several years and am overjoyed to be able to bring my student centered approach to the students here. I look forward to supporting students in the Montessori community with their communication.
Why do you believe in our public charter Montessori school?
I believe that the purpose of school-based Speech and Language support is to help kiddos achieve what they want to as a human and not solely as an academic being. I believe that kiddos and their families are able to identify their priorities for improving communication. I love that Montessori supports the child as a whole and believes in their ability to express age-appropriate autonomy. Our public charter Montessori school allows a more diverse range of families to be able to participate and benefit.
What is your experience and training and how did you come to our school?
I am a 4th generation Reno native who graduated from UNR with a degree in Elementary and Special Education in 2014. I worked as a Special Education Resource Teacher at Clayton Middle School, and have worked as a substitute teacher periodically for a total of 8 years. I also have a degree from America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College. I have worked with exotic birds Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, and raised a guide dog puppy for Guide Dogs for the Blind. I have combined my love of wildlife and teaching by working with an animal rescue and educational outreach organization called Conservation Ambassadors, Wild Things Inc. During the summertime, I give wildlife presentations for children and their parents with animals ranging from Great Horned Owls to Brown Lemurs to American Alligators.
Why do you believe in our public charter Montessori school?
I fell in love with the Montessori methodology when I was raising my own toddlers. I found High Desert Montessori School and started substituting a few days per month and loved the program. I love to watch the children take control of their own learning and practice a work to mastery. I’m excited to be a part of a school that fosters a love of nature as well as a love of learning.
What is your experience and training and how did you come to our school?
I was placed at High Desert Montessori School through the Foster Grandparent program. I have worked with at-risk youth for many years.
Why do you believe in our public charter Montessori school?
This is my first experience working with a charter school. I believe every child is entitled to a good education.
What is your experience and training and how did you come to our school?
I was placed at High Desert Montessori School through the Foster Grandparent program. I have always loved serving my community and working with the public.
Why do you believe in our public charter Montessori school?
I have volunteered at High Desert Montessori School for over ten years because I just love it here. The staff are wonderful and reading with the children brings a smile to my face.
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