Boulder Knoll Montessori School

"The teacher must help the child to act for himself, will for himself, think for himself...." Maria Montessori
Boulder knoll
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Nancy Maznio

Nancy started working at Boulder Knoll in 1984 and presently she is the owner-director of the Boulder Knoll Montessori School. In 1991 she received her Early Childhood Certification from the American Montessori Society. Nancy's educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education from St. Joseph's College. Early childhood education has always been a passion for Nancy and she believes that the Montessori method provides a solid foundation for each child to explore their world. Nancy's outside interests include reading, walks, and time spent with her husband and two sons.

Amy Brin

Amy has been a Montessori teacher for twelve years. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Development with a concentration in Early Childhood Education. Amy also holds an Early Childhood Credential from the American Montessori Society. Amy's outside interests include reading, scrapbooking, geocatching, traveling, and doing art projects, all with her husband and two children.

Kerri Goldstein

Kerri has been part of the Boulder Knoll family since 2002 when her children attended Boulder Knoll. She has been an assistant since the fall of 2007 and has loved every minute of it! Kerri earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the University of Hawaii and recently received an International Montessori Teaching Diploma from the North American Montessori Center. Kerri and her husband have two children, Jake and Toby who are "graduates" of Boulder Knoll Montessori School. Kerri is originally from Hawaii and loves to read, travel, and watch her sons play soccer, baseball, lacrosse, and
tennis.

Jill Casertano

Jill has worked with children of all ages for over twenty years. She has a Masters of Special Education from St. Joseph's College. Jill has also received an International Montessori Teaching Diploma from the North American Montessori Center, and holds a CT Teachers Certification in Special Education and Social Studies. She loves to share her passions for music, yoga, the natural world, and gardening with the children of Boulder Knoll.