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Our Instructors:
Ms. Bethany Vickers- Lincoln Montessori Directress
Ms. Vickers holds a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Miami, and Montessori Diplomas from MTI, AMI, and PAMS. As a Master Teacher for PAMS, Ms. Vickers heads the Midwest Montessori Teacher Education Center, and directs this course, hands on. Mrs. Vickers was a student of Dr. Caspari, and founded the Montessori School of Miami Beach in 1969.
The elementary school was added in 1973. In addition to her administrative duties, Ms. Vickers served as classroom directress, working with the children as their teacher. Her many years in the classroom have enabled her to observe and react to children's "sensitive periods", and to offer challenges at appropriate times. The elementary child loves music and history, so a school of music and drama was added.
Ms. Vickers has written and directed eight musical operettas dealing with American history and political satire. Mrs. Vickers later turned the Montessori School of Miami Beach over to her twin daughters. In 2002, The Montessori School of Miami Beach was merged with her daughters school, Gulfstream Montessori. Ms. Vickers taught the adult course to teachers for PAMS at Gulfstream. When PAMS desired to open a Midwest training center, Ms. Vickers was chosen to spearhead this opportunity. Ms. Vickers placed within the Who's Who Among America's Teachers in 2002 - 2004.
Kellye Saad
Ms. Kellye hails from Centralia, Illinois, and is currently a student at Lincoln Christian University. Upon graduation in December 2011, she will hold an A.A. in Early Childhood Education and a B.A. in Children's Ministry.
Ashley Reynolds
Ms. Ashley, a native of Normal, Illinois, earned a B.A. in Psychology from Lincoln Christian University. She is currently pursuing a M.A. in Counseling, also from LCU.
Parent Statements:
Throughout the course of our children's first year attending Montessori Children's House, we have noticed them using practical probem solving skills in addition to math, reading and writing skills. The experience Bethany Vickers brings to The Children's House truly captures the spirit of Montessori.
Did you know that a five year old can write in cursive? They can also speak French, identify complex shapes, recognize countries and continents, develop mathematical skills, improve behavior, and become more attentive. Midwest Montessori has offered our daughter's education an alternative found no where else. It's been a great experience for her and us.
“We were discussing her recent trip to Europe with my mother when our 4 year old amazed us by telling which cities Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart are from! We delight in hearing her practice her songs and lessons about numbers, reading, writing, geography, languages, and so much more. The Montessori teaching method is structured so that each child achieves success every day. It has truly inspired a love of learning in our daughter!”
