Donna Hargrave
CMS Founder and Former Administrator 1988-2021, Substitute I am often asked the question when working with this age group, “How do you do it?” For me, it isn’t a job but…
Nina Draper
My name is Nina Draper. I was born in San Francisco, California. I became interested in
Montessori when I visited a classroom during my Early Childhood Education training. I received my A.S. Degree in Early Childhood Development in 1987 from the College of the Redwoods in Eureka, California.
Lea Wheeler
Lead Teacher Dragonfly Room I am a graduate of University of California at Santa Cruz with a degree in Cultural Anthropology. I grew up in Southern California, but really loved…
Jessica Huynh
Lead Teacher Bumblebee Classroom I started working at CMS in 2005. Montessori was all new to me and I was amazed at what I saw the children doing. I learned…
Danae Kizer
Assistant, Nap Room/Aftercare Staff, Substitute My name is Danae Hargrave Kizer. I was a Montessori child when I was in preschool and Kindergarten. I went on to become a cosmetologist…
Kelsee McKinnon
Assistant, Nap Room/Aftercare Staff Hi! I was born in Washington, yet raised in Oregon. I moved back to Washington a few years ago and have been working with children ever…
Jessica Hoffert
Assistant Bumblebee Classroom Hello! My name is Jessica Hoffert and I am so excited to be a part of the Camas Montessori community! I have had the privilege of working…
Romy Stallings-Barnes
Assistant Dragonfly Classroom I have been working in Early Childhood Education for over 25 years. My experience consists of being a lead teacher, a co-lead, and a teaching assistant. I…
Kate Brown
Assistant Ladybug Classroom Kate started at Camas Montessori in 2022 as the assistant in the Ladybug Classroom. Both of her daughters were students here. Kate enjoyed learning more about the…
Kim Decker
Ladybug Room Lead Teacher Kim joined the Ladybug Classroom in the Spring of 2023. She has been teaching since 1989 and completed her Montessori Training in 1998. Kim holds a…
Jessie Leon
Assistant, Nap Room/Aftercare Staff I was born and raised in the PNW. I love outdoor adventures almost as much as digging into a big DIY project. Crocheting and yoga are…
Julia Frigon
Assistant Butterfly Classroom I have 25+ years of experience working with preschoolers. In 2014, I started in a Montessori school and knew it was where I wanted to stay. I’ve…
Amelia Wong
Assistant, Nap Room/Aftercare Staff Amelia was raised in Camas and attended all Camas schools. She has worked with children for over five years. Amelia says that she knew from an…
Keirstyn Obermiller
Assistant, Nap Room/Aftercare Staff Keirstyn is a parent of 1 child who attends Camas Montessori School. They started with CMS in the fall of 2023, following experience from Montessori schools…
Lynette Miller
Lead Teacher Butterfly Classroom Hello. I joined the Butterfly Room at Camas Montessori (CMS) in the fall of 2023. I have my 0 to 3 training from Montessori Northwest Portland…