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

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Jodi Sproule

Head of School

Montessorian, RECE

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Mandy Hill

Bookkeeper


Mary Doan

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT


Toddler Program Staff

Danielle Barnfield

Toddler Supervisor

BA, Toddler Montessorian, RECE

Karly Duffin

TODDLER ASSISTANT

RECE

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Mallory Keir

Montessorian

BA, Toddler Montessorian, RECE

Tegan Narsansky

TODDLER ASSISTANT

RECE

Casa Program Staff

Barbara Aguirre

ART TEACHER, SOCIAL MEDIA & PROGRAM SUPPORT

B.Ed., MJ, Montessori Assistant

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Ellie Lee

Montessori Directress Casa 1

Montessorian, OCT, B.Ed.

Joanne Burtch

FRENCH TEACHER

BA, Montessori Assistant

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Liz VanSpronsen

MONTESSORI DIRECTRESS CASA 1

Montessorian, EA

Maria Montes

MONTESSORI ASSISTANT CASA 2

RECE, Montessori Directress in training

Melissa Kachur

MONTESSORI DIRECTRESS CASA 2

Montessorian, BA

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Patrina Stirland

Montessori Directress Casa 2

Montessorian, RECE

Sarah Walker

PROGRAM SUPPORT & AFTERCARE

RECE

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Yan Chen

Montessori Assistant Casa 1

RECE, Montessori Assistant

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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