OUR Faculty

AIMS attracts top talent from around the country. These educators are all dedicated to the classroom, to the vitality of the school and to the Montessori philosophy. Schedule a tour and meet these kind ambassadors of the School.



  • lisa WEEMS

    TODDLER LEAD Educator

    • B.S. in Business Management - Marylhurst University

    • Montessori Infant and Toddler (0-3) Credential - Montessori Northwest

    • Montessori Early Childhood (3-6) Credential - Montessori Northwest

    • Montessori Adolescent (12-18) Credential - Great Work, Inc.

  • laura Swartz

    ASSISTANT EDUCATOR

    • Coursework in Early Childhood Education - Cape Fear Community College

    • Candidate for DCF Early Childhood/Childcare Training

  • Lina Aslangeciner

    Primary Lead Educator

    • M.S.in Education - Universität Hildesheim, Germany

    • B.S. in German, Biology and Science - Universität Hildesheim, Germany

    • Candidate for Montessori Early Childhood (3-6) Credential (2023) - Duhovka Montessori


  • beth perkins

    ASSISTANT educator

    • A.S. in Fashion Merchandising - Centenary University

    • DCF Early Childhood/Childcare Certification


  • Kelly KrIEger

    primary lead Educator

    • B.S. in Communication Arts - St. John's University

    • A.S. in Fashion Merchandising - Lasell University

    • Candidate for Montessori Early Childhood (3-6) Credential (2023) - Duhovka Montessori

  • ARZU Aslangeciner

    ASSISTANT EDUCATOR

    • Dental Hygienist training/certification - Hanover, Germany

    • Candidate for DCF Early Childhood/Childcare Training

  • kim philo

    LOWER ELEMENTARY LEAD educator

    • B.A. in Psychology - Florida State University

    • Montessori Elementary I (6-9) Credential - Duhovka Montessori

  • shelby hughes

    ASSISTANT EDUCATOR & Extended day educator

    • B.S. in Early Childhood Education - Grand Canyon University

  • Jason Winesburg

    Upper Elementary LEAD EDUCATOR

    • M.S. in Education - Loyola University

    • B.A. in English - Hood College

    • Montessori Elementary (6-12) Credential - Washington Montessori Institute

  • Karl Schlobohm

    MIDDLE SCHOOL LEAD educator

    • M.Ed. Integrative Learning - The Institute of Educational Studies, Endicott College

    • M.A. in Literary Studies - Aberystwyth University

    • B.A. in English - Messiah College

    • Montessori Secondary I & II (12-18) Credential - Houston Montessori Training Center


  • Rachael Mulnix

    Music LEAD EDUCATOR

    • B.M. in Piano Pedagogy - Bob Jones University

    • Candidate for DCF Early Childhood/Childcare Training