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

Mary Doan
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Mandy Hill
Bookkeeper
Toddler Program Staff

Danielle Barnfield
Toddler Supervisor
BA, Toddler Montessorian, RECE

Karly Duffin
TODDLER ASSISTANT
RECE

Mallory Keir
Montessorian
BA, Toddler Montessorian, RECE

Tegan Narsansky
TODDLER ASSISTANT
RECE
Casa Program Staff

Annalea Matthews
MONTESSORI DIRECTRESS CASA 1
Montessorian, ECE

Barbara Aguirre
ART TEACHER, SOCIAL MEDIA & PROGRAM SUPPORT
B.Ed., MJ, Montessori Assistant

Gillian Taylor
Program Support
RECE

Joanne Burtch
FRENCH TEACHER
BA, Montessori Assistant

Liz VanSpronsen
MONTESSORI DIRECTRESS CASA 1
Montessorian, EA

Melissa Kachur
MONTESSORI DIRECTRESS CASA 2
Montessorian, BA

Patrina Stirland
Montessori Directress Casa 2
Montessorian, RECE

Yan Chen
Montessori Assistant Casa 2
RECE, Montessori Assistant

Ellie Lee
Montessori Directress Casa 1
Montessorian, OCT, B.Ed.
*Ellie is currently off on MAT leave

Rafaela Merlim
Montessori Directress in Training Casa 2
RECE, Montessorian in Training
*Rafaela is currently 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