“The greatest sign of a teacher is to be able to say, “The children are now working as if I did not exist.”
—Maria Montessori
Administration

After receiving a B.S. in Early Childhood education from Chestnut Hill College, Meg continued at Chestnut Hill to receive her American Montessori Society credentials. Meg has continued to build on her professional development by attending Annual New Jersey Montessori Administrators Council NJMAC conferences, as well as Independent School Management training.
Meg began her Montessori career teaching for many years as a Primary level teacher at Deer Path Montessori School and continued there as Director of Education. She also served as a Teacher Training Consultant for Princeton Center for Teacher Education.
Meg first became involved with Acorn Montessori School as a parent when her oldest son began as a student in 2002. She quickly got involved as a parent volunteer and classroom parent. She began teaching in Acorn’s Toddler program prior to becoming Acorn’s Director of Development, and then Director of Admissions. Meg is passionate and deeply committed to building upon what makes Acorn unique and special: our families, our teachers, our alumni and our community.
Meg is happy she can call Hunterdon County home where she raised her two boys. In her free time she enjoys hiking, camping, kayaking, snow skiing, and getting her toes in the sand at the Jersey Shore.

In her free time, Anne enjoys travelling and exploring new places, music, biking and spending time with her family.


In her spare time, Elizabeth enjoys reading, baking, being outdoors and, most especially, spending time with her family.
Faculty
Toddler Level (18 - 36 months)

Because she was a Montessori child herself, her fond memories, along with her belief in the Montessori method, led her to enroll her own child at Acorn at the age of two, continuing into the Upper Elementary program.
Erin’s interests include reading, spending time with family and friends, and vacationing at the Jersey shore.

When at home, Tricia likes to spend time with her husband and her sons. She also enjoys traveling, skiing and reading a good book.

Besides teaching, Heather enjoys spending time with her family, cooking or baking, long walks, yoga and reading.

Danielle Watts
Primary Level (Ages 3 - Kindergarten)

Cheryl Turner

Carolina Yim

Kaitlin’s fun-loving approach to life extends outside of the classroom, where she enjoys creating art (drawing, painting and photography), as well as running and hiking.

Rose Russano

In her role as Rainbow Club Supervisor, she projects her love of community service by helping our students develop a sense of community, and, understanding what role they have to play in making the world a better place. Children participating in our Rainbow Club program learn, even at a young age, that they have the power to brighten someone's day. They take to each community project with a selflessness that is refreshing to watch, and take great pleasure in knowing how much their work is appreciated in the community.
Now that her own children are growing up, Jane enjoys spending her free time growing house plants and gardening.

In her role as Rainbow Club Supervisor, she projects her love of community service by helping our students develop a sense of community, and, understanding what role they have to play in making the world a better place. Children participating in our Rainbow Club program learn, even at a young age, that they have the power to brighten someone's day. They take to each community project with a selflessness that is refreshing to watch, and take great pleasure in knowing how much their work is appreciated in the community.
Now that her own children are growing up, Jane enjoys spending her free time growing house plants and gardening.
Elementary Level (Ages 6 - 12)

Outside of the classroom, Wyatt is often outdoors - hiking, camping, kayaking, or fishing. He loves to spend time with his dogs, family, and friends. He loves to do puzzles, crosswords, and read.


Mariam Segreto

Ghislaine enjoys spending time with her family, and outdoor action sports like downhill skiing and scuba diving.

Alessandra Policastro

Fran Edwards

Alice Lobo

Kristen Hilbert
Specials

Jessica believes that a child’s self-expression through music and theatre can bring confidence and self awareness in a fun and engaging way.

Cora Minadeo
Support Staff

Karen Cubberly

Mitsa Lasky

Emily Castanza
Facilities

Rafael Dimas

Maria Dimas
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