Our Children’s House faculty is highly trained in Montessori education.
Sophilia LeBlanc is Riverbend’s Spanish teacher. She brings over 15 years of experience teaching Spanish to all ages of learners. Sophilia taught in Spain, but Massachusetts is where she really developed her love of teaching. She has spent much of her career piloting elementary Spanish programs, with a strong focus on curriculum rooted in comprehensible…
Alison Ayekoloye is a dedicated educator whose love of learning has shaped a rich and varied career spanning over 13 years in schools across India and the United States. Her academic background is as diverse as her professional path, with a degree in Ancient Near Eastern Archaeology, a minor in Geology, certifications in TESOL and…
Suzi holds a Master’s in Psychology from Boston University and brings ten years of Early Education experience. Passionate about best practices, she’s very interested in Montessori philosophy. In her free time, Suzi enjoys family time, nature walks, gardening, and cooking. Suzi’s favorite part about working at Riverbend is bringing children of all different ages and classrooms…
Suzanna joined Riverbend in 2021 and is currently a Primary Lead Teacher in the Oak Room in Children’s House. She also teaches Kindergarten and Children’s House Art, where she brings her passion for creativity and self-expression into a dynamic, engaging arts curriculum. After being a full-time freelance photographer for 15 years, Suzanna went on to…
Seth is the K-8th grade music teacher at Riverbend. In addition to his commitment to teaching, he maintains a professional performance carrier. Seth has several recordings under his own name and as a part of other ensembles. He has performed in many leading venues from the Blue Note in NYC to the Montreal Jazz Festival.
Sean is a floater in Children’s House and lead after school teacher for grades 1 – 8. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Children’s Learning and Physical Development, as well as experience working as a teaching assistant and after school teacher with various age groups. Sean and his wife had a baby girl in the fall…
Michele is a passionate and dedicated Monterssori educator at Riverbend. With 27 years of experience in the field of Montessori, Michele started as a Primary Assistant where her two young sons attended a small family Montessori school. Her love and curiosity for infants and toddlers grew, and she joined the Riverbend community in 2011. She…
Liv brings over 20 years of experience in education, having worked with children in Vermont, New Jersey, New York, Austria, Bosnia, Mozambique, and Sweden. She shares her expertise in language acquisition, curriculum development, and the arts (dance, music and theater) to create nuanced and rich learning environments. Liv is passionate about curating a classroom environment,…
Laura works in the Toddler After School Program, so naturally she is curious. She attended Montessori as a toddler, and she often tries to incorporate elements from her own childhood into our program. Art is a huge part of that, and she loves seeing how the children react to the “crafting table.” Laura holds a teaching…
Kate holds a Bachelor of Art degree in Child Development from Tufts University and a Masters of Art degree in Social Work from Boston College. Following Kate’s first career in pediatric social work, she moved into the role of lead toddler teacher in the Willow Room in 2021. She earned her Primary and Toddler Montessori…