CMS owner since 2006, Kathi is currently in the Montessori training program at the Montessori Teacher College in Sacramento. Kathi has been in the childcare field for the past 24 years. Her Montessori internship this year will be in the Pre-K/Kindergarten/Elementary classroom. Kathi brings a warm and playful energy into the classroom.

In addition to sharing administrative tasks with Kathi, Cookie is the Pre-K/Kindergarten/Elementary teacher. Cookie holds an American Montessori Society credential, a Masters in Education, and has over 25 years of teaching experience (15 here at Countryside). She will be working closely with the non-Montessori teachers, Montessori interns, and assistants to promote their understanding and application of Montessori principles. Cookie is also a partner in an anger management business focusing on adolescents.

Stacy, our preschool teacher, recently completed her Montessori Certification Training. She also has a BA in Child Development. Stacy brings patience and understanding to the classroom setting, allowing the children to blossom and thrive at their own pace in a warm, caring environment.

Kenzie is working with the elementary children. She is the afternoon assistant and childcare teacher in elementary this fall. Kenzie holds 22 ECE units and is continuing her education this fall. Kenzie brings joy and a playful spirit to the classroom and encourages self-control in the children.