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Heather Dore: Lead Teacher 5 Day Toddler Program
- B.A., English – University of North Florida
- M.A. Psychology – University of North Florida
- Ph.D. Psychology – Florida State University
- Montessori Infant / Toddler Certification – CMTE / NY
- Taught psychology courses at FSU, UNF, FCCJ
- Research Scientist – Center for Drug Prevention Research UNF
- Conducted research in various areas of child development
- National Champion Tennis – UNF
- Inducted into UNF Athletics Hall of Fame
- Montessori Parent
- American Red Cross certified CPR/AED Professional Rescuer
- Affiliated with DMS since 2007
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Linda Ploegert: Lead Teacher, Full Day Toddler Program
- B.A. Marketing - University of Florida
- Intern UF Center for Autism & Related Disorders
- AMS Infant and Toddler Training Certificate, CMTE/North Carolina
- Manager of Visitor Services: Jacksonville Zoological Garden
- Purchasing Agent / Unit Coordinator: Charter Hospital of Jax
- Guardian Ad Litem for State of FL
- Volunteer with Halloween Doors & More Pediatric Hospice Fundraiser
- Parent of Montessori Graduate, DMS
- Affiliated with DMS since 1994
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Cathy Langdon: Associate, Full Day Toddler Program
- Previous Associate Teacher at the Elementary thru Middle
- School Levels, in Syracuse, NY
- Clerk in the Financial Aid office at Onondaga Community
- College in Syracuse, NY
- Affiliated with Discovery Montessori School since 1998
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Theresa Day Allen: Lead, Pre-Primary Program
- B.S. - Western Kentucky University, Associate in Applied Science from Henderson Community College
- 12 Years Experience in Community Mental Health Services -Nashville, TN
- 4 Years Experience in Developmental Disabilities - Santa Fe, New Mexico
- 6 Years, Sunday School Catechist - Cathedral of the Incarnation in Nashville
- Designed/Sponsored Art Contest for School-Aged children 12 - 18 to Encourage Recycling
- Participated in Junior Achievement Program in 2001
- 3 - 6 Montessori Certified
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McMenamy: Associate Teacher, Pre-Primary Program
- A.S. from FJC
- CDA from FJC
- 3 Years at JU
- 10 Years as a Dental Assistant with Expanded Duties
- 7 Years as a 2nd Grade Middle School Language Lab
- Teacher at St. Raphael's School, St. Petersburg, Florida
- Cotillion and Debutante Board Member, St. Petersburg, Florida
- Avid Swimmer
- Affiliated with DMS since 2002
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Elizabeth Colavecchio : Lead Teacher, Pre-Primary Program
- B.A. Psychology - Minor in Education from University of North Florida
- Florida Teaching Certificate Pre-K - Grade 3
- Montessori Pre-Primary training from CMTE/NY
- Worked at A Childs Place Montessori School 2001-2010 with all age groups
- Serves on the board of American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: Chair of the advertising committee and sits on the fundraising committee - 2009-present
- Hobbies include photography, writing, enjoying music, traveling, and playing with nieces and nephews
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Kirby Belcher: Pre-Primary Program
- B.A., Education - University of North Florida
- Florida Teaching Certificate - Pre-K
- Currently in practicum phase of 3-6 AMS Early Childhood credential at Seacoast Celebration Traning Center
- American Red Cross certified CPR/AED
- Certified ESOL teacher
- Taught Lower and Upper Elementary at Virgin Islands Montessori and International Academy
- Enjoys Surfing, hiking, being outdoors, steward of the earth, and organic gardening
- Associated with Discovery since 2009
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Valery-Anne Sherrin: Associate, Pre-Primary Program
- B.S., Liberal Studies, Minor in Organizational Communications and Marketing - University of Central Florida
- Education Preperation Institute Certification - Florida State College of Jacksonville, 2010
- Motessori Associate Teaching Certificate, 2011
- American Red Cross CPR/First Aid certified, 2011
- 3 years substitutue teaching experience for Duval County
- 30 field hours in 8th grade science at Flether Middle School
- Back to School with B.E.A.M. volunteer
- Enjoys volunteering with Church Children's Ministry, Guardian Ad Litem Program, running, blogging, and spending time with husband and two sons.
- Associated with Discovery since 2011
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Robin Thomas : Lead Teacher, Pre-Primary Program
- B.A., Early Childhood Education - Vancouver University 2001
- AMS 3-6 Montessori Certification 1998 (Michigan Montessori Teacher Education Center, Rochester Hills, Michigan)
- CDA Florida Community College at Jacksonville 1999
- Florida Child Care Professional Credential 2008
- Florida Staff Credential - FDCF 2008
- Florida Director's Credential - FDCF 2008
- Teacher Assistant Carmel Montessori, Indiana 1994-1996
- Montessori Intern & Teachers Assistant, Novi Northville Montessori, Michigan 1996-1998
- Lead Teacher, 3-6 Director, A Child's Place Montessori, Florida, 1998-2007
- Montessori Parent
- Affiliated with DMS since 2007
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Jamie Lynn Easter: Associate Teacher, Pre-Primary Program
- B.A., Pre-K/Primary Education - University of North Florida
- ESOL Certified
- Reading Endorsement
- WET Certified
- Field experience at Neptune Beach Elementary and Bayview Elementary
- Internship (student teaching) at Atlantic Beach Elementary
- Enjoys reading, going to the beach, riding bikes, watching movies, learning new things, and making people laugh.
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Rachel Gandy: Associate Teacher, Pre-Primary Program
- B.A., Pre-K/Primary Education - University of North Florida
- ESOL Certified
- Taught school skills and art classes to 3-5 year olds at Gymboree Play & Music
- Loves to travel
- Affiliated with DMS since 2009
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Jenny Christman: Elementary
- B.A., Elementary Education K-6 - University of North Florida
- Seacoast Montessori Elementary certification training (6-8)
- Pi Lambda Theta Internations Academic Honor Society
- ESOL endorsement
- American Red Cross certified CPR/AED
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Nita Hurley: Elementary
- Masters of Education Specialization in Montessori Education - Barry University
- AMS Elementary Certification EL I & II (6-12)
- B.S., Psychology - University of North Florida
- Montessori Tides Associate Training 2006
- Advisor for UNF Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega
- Affiliated with DMS since 2006
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Robin Castle: Elementary
- B.A., Elementary Education - Michigan State University
- Montessori Elementary I, Houston Montessori Center
- M.A. Moral Education, Landegg International University
- M.A. Montessori Education, St. CAtherine University
- Curriculum Director, River Valley Charter School
- Montessori Coordinator, Incarnate Word Academy
- Montessori Presenter, Center for guided Montessori
- Montessori Teacher, Fort Worth Independent School District
- Hobbies and interests include: travel, gardening, knitting, water sports, bicycling, fitness, and world religions
- Affiliated with Discovery since 2010
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Diane Seraphin: Lead, After Care
- Montessori Training, Contra Costa College, Calif 1986-87
- Montessori Internship Pre-Primary, Fountainhead Montessori, Calif 1986-87
- Kindergarten Lead Teacher, Montessori School of North Dallas, 1998-2000
- Pre-Primary Lead Teacher, Windsong Montessori, Dallas, 2002-2006
- Pre-Primary Lead Teacher, Central Montessori, San Diego, 2006-2009
- Pre-Primary Lead Teacher, Windsong Montessori, Dallas 2010
- American Red Cross Certified CPR/AED
- Montessori Parent
- Affiliated with DMS since June 2011
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Flavia Bowling : Associate, After Care
- A.A. Interpreter & Translator (Naples, Italy)
- Secretary, Italforwarding Imports, Ponte Vedra, FL
- Teacher Assistant, “Children Around the World” Naples, Italy
- Toddler Teacher Associate, DMS 2004 – 2007
- Lead Teacher (1 year old's) Childtime Learning Center, Ponte Vedra, FL
- Enjoys Cooking, Gardening and Reading
- Bilingual: Italian / English
- Affiliated with DMS since 2004
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Jessica N. Reinking : Librarian
- B.S., Management Information Systems - Clarkson University
- Master of Information Science, School Media Track - University of Albany, SUNY
- Media Specialist - Northwoods Middle School, Charleston, SC
- Worked in Children's department of large public library
- Associated with Discovery since 2011
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Shelley H. Whitman: Art Instructor
- B.A., Humanities (emphasis on Art & Literature), Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, Florida
- M.A., Arts and Sciences (Art Therapy focus), University of Louisville
- A.T.R., Registered Art Therapist, ACSW in Missouri
- Art Therapist in Kentucky, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Florida in Residential Treatment, Outpatient Services and Private Practice with Children and Families since 1974
- School Volunteer in Ponte Vedra and St. Augustine Schools, Mentoring and "Readers Aloud"
- Served on St. John's County Children's Commission (2 Terms)
- School Improvement Team Member at Landrum Middle and Nease High School
- "Learn To Read" Volunteer (Trained through Jax Office)
- Served on Jacksonville's Foster Care Citizen Review Board
- Montessori Parent
- Affiliated with DMS since 2006
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Ingrid McCawley : Spanish Instructor
- B.A., Social Psychology - Florida Atlantic University
- Cultural Arts & Recreation Board Member – Atlantic Beach
- Atlantic Beach Holiday Sing-Along Coordinator
- Adele Grage Community Center Renovation Project Committee Member
- Singer – “The Islanders” Band
- National Anthem Singer – ABAA
- Affiliated with DMS since 2008
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Kirk Farber: PE Teacher and Enrichment Teacher
- B.S., Mathematics and Statistics - University of Florida
- Post-baccalaureate, Computer Science - University of Florida
- President - Cuong Nhu Oriental Martial Arts Association, Inc. (1999-present)
- Executive Director - Fitness And Character Education, Inc.(2010-present)
- President - The Working Warrior, Inc.(2003 - present)
- Owner - Body Arts Fitness Facility (1981 - 1996)
- 7th degree black belt (Cuong Nhu Martial Arts)
- Identical Twin (4 minutes older!)
- Affiliated with DMS since 2004
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