About
Teachers & Staff
For more than 50 years, Nelephant Montessori School has provided a high-quality, authentic Montessori education for generations of students. Our teachers and staff are an essential part of our community.
Authentic Montessori in St. Catharines to inspire a lifelong love of learning
Are you interested in learning more about Nelephant and our authentic Montessori programs? Join our waitlist to receive more information today.
Meet Our Team
Administration
Jodi Sproule
Head of School
Montessorian, RECE
Mandy Hill
Bookkeeper
Rafaela Merlim
PROGRAM SUPPORT & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
RECE, Montessorian in Training
Toddler Program Staff
Danielle Barnfield
Toddler Supervisor
BA, Toddler Montessorian, RECE
Isabelle Davies
TODDLER ASSISTANT
RECE
Leah Crawford
TODDLER ASSISTANT
RECE
Sarah Walker
MONTESSORIAN
Toddler Montessorian, RECE
Casa Program Staff
Barbara Aguirre
ART TEACHER, SOCIAL MEDIA & PROGRAM SUPPORT
B.Ed., MJ, Montessori Assistant
Joanne Burtch
FRENCH TEACHER
BA, Montessori Assistant
Karly Duffin
Program Support
RECE
Liz VanSpronsen
MONTESSORI DIRECTRESS CASA 1
Montessorian, EA
Maria Montes
MONTESSORI DIRECTRESS CASA 2
Montessorian, RECE
Melissa Kachur
MONTESSORI DIRECTRESS CASA 2
Montessorian, BA
Patrina Stirland
MONTESSORI ASSISTANT CASA 2
Montessorian, RECE
Tammy Hoffmann
MONTESSORI DIRECTRESS CASA 1
Montessorian (Casa & Elementary), Illustrator
Yan Chen
Montessori Assistant Casa 1
RECE, Montessori Assistant
On Leave
Ellie Lee
Montessori Directress Casa 1
Montessorian, OCT, B.Ed.
*Off on MAT leave
Mallory Keir
Montessorian
BA, Toddler Montessorian, RECE
*Off on MAT leave
Tegan Narsansky
TODDLER ASSISTANT
RECE
*Off on MAT leave
Careers at Nelephant Montessori
Are you a qualified Montessorian or RECE looking to join a great team of enthusiastic teachers? Do you love children? Are you looking to work in the field of Montessori education? Maybe Nelephant Montessori School is the place for you!
At Nelephant we are always happy to meet with qualified staff looking for employment. If you are interested in joining our team and you meet the following requirements, please don’t hesitate to send us your resume.
Montessorian with MACTE or AMI training at the Casa or Toddler level
Registered Early Childhood Educator
Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the last 6 months
First Aid and CPR training
If these are your qualifications then we invite you to tell us about yourself, your education and experience, and your commitment to the value and impact to Montessori education.
Please send cover letters and resumes to: info@nelephant.ca