Faculty & Staff

We believe that great teachers are our best asset.


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.

Our Faculty

JESSICA JOHNSTON

Ms. Jessica

Lead Educator | Toddler


  • B.A. in Child and Family Studies - Nipissing University
  • A.A. in Early Childhood Education - Ontario College
  • Candidate for Montessori Infant/Toddler Credential - Center for Guided Montessori Studies
  • Candidate for DCF Early Childhood/Childcare Certificate
Susanna Wallace

Ms. Susanna

Classroom Assistant | Before School Care


  • B.S. in Business Administration - Valdosta State University
  • DCF Early Childhood/Childcare Certificate
Faith Brown

Ms. Faith

Classroom Assistant | After School Care


  • A.A.S in Public Policy - St. Peters University
  • DCF Early Childhood/Childcare Staff Credential
  • VPK+ Certificate
Lina Aslangeciner

Ms. Lina

Lead Educator | Primary


  • M.S. in Education - Universität Hildesheim, Germany
  • B.S. in German, Biology and Science - Universität Hildesheim, Germany
  • Montessori Early Childhood Credential - Duhovka Montessori
  • DCF Early Childhood/Childcare Certificate
HOLLY BONNER

Ms. Kailin

Classroom Assistant


  • B.A. in Social Sciences with a focus in Environmental Sciences - Florida State University
  • Minor in Philosophy - Florida State University
  • Candidate for DCF Early Childhood/Childcare Certificate
Mackenzie Ventresco

Ms. Mackenzie

Lead Educator | Primary


  • B.S. in Specialized Studies in Childhood Communication Structures - Ohio University
  • A.A. in Child Development - Ohio University
  • Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
  • Candidate for Montessori Early Childhood Credential - Duhovka Montessori
  • DCF Early Childhood/Childcare Certificate
ARZU ASLANGECINER

Ms. Arzu

Classroom Assistant


  • Alice Salomon School, Hanover, Germany
  • DCF Early Childhood/Childcare Certificate
Savannah Luman

Ms. Savannah

Lead Educator | Primary | Levels Coordinator


  • B.A. in General Studies - Louisiana Tech University
  • Montessori Early Childhood Credential - Duhovka Montessori
  • DCF Early Childhood/Childcare Certificate
Rachael Mulnix

Ms. Rachael

Classroom Assistant | Private Piano Instructor


  • B.M. in Piano Pedagogy - Bob Jones University
  • Montessori Assistant Training: Early Childhood
  • DCF Early Childhood/Childcare Certificate
Natalie Golden

Ms. Natalie

Classroom Assistant | After School Care


  • B.S. in Sociology & Psychology - University of Wisconsin: River Falls
  • DCF Early Childhood/Childcare Certificate
Aisling Bosley

Ms. Aisling

Lead Educator | Lower Elementary


  • B.S. in Communications - University of North Florida
  • A.A. in Professional Education - University of North Florida
  • Montessori Elementary I Certification - Authentic Institute Montessori
  • DCF Early Childhood/Childcare Certificate
Heather O'Brian

Ms. Heather

Classroom Assistant | After School Care


  • Candidate for DCF Early Childhood/Childcare Certificate


Kim Philo

Ms. Kim

Lead Educator | Lower Elementary | Levels Coordinator


  • B.A. in Psychology - Florida State University
  • Montessori Elementary I Credential - Duhovka Montessori
  • DCF Early Childhood/Childcare Staff & Directors' Credential
CHRISTINE HARDIGREE

Ms. Christine

Classroom Assistant


  • B.S. in Early Childhood Education - Florida State University
  • Montessori Assistant Training: Elementary
  • DCF Early Childhood/Childcare Certificate
Emily Schult

Ms. Emily

Lead Educator | Upper Elementary


  • M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education - Georgia State University
  • B.A. in Communications - University of Pittsburgh
  • Montessori Elementary I and II Credential - Montessori Training of Southern Nevada
Rosemary Kitten

Ms. Rosemary

Classroom Assistant


  • B.S. in Psychology - Texas A&M University
  • Texas Educators Certificate Generalist Grades 4-8
  • Montessori Assistant Training: Elementary
  • DCF Early Childhood/Childcare Certificate
Karl Schlobohm

Mr. Karl

Music and Spanish Enrichment 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 Credentials - Houston Montessori Training Center
  • DCF Early Childhood/Childcare Certificate

Our Administration

Vicki McCarthy

Ms. Vicki

Head of School


  • M.S. in Educational Leadership & Curriculum and Instruction - Cardinal Stritch University
  • M.S. in Montessori Education - Loyola University
  • B.S. in Elementary Education - University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
  • Montessori Infant & Toddler (0-3) Credential - The Montessori Institute of Denver
  • Montessori Early Childhood (3-6) Credential - North American Montessori Center
  • Montessori Elementary (6-12) Credential - Montessori Institute of Milwaukee
  • DCF Early Childhood/Childcare Staff Credential & Candidate for Directors' Credential
Harsha Patel

Ms. Harsha

Finance and Operations Manager


  • Modern Tutorial College, London, UK
Stefanie Thornburgh

Ms. Stefanie

Enrollment and Compliance Coordinator


  • M.A. in Elementary Education - Ball State University
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice - University of Central Florida
  • Montessori Early Childhood (3-6) Training - Institute for Guided Studies
  • DCF Early Childhood/Childcare Staff Credential & Candidate for Directors' Credential
KATIE DENMARK

Ms. Katie

Outreach Coordinator


  • A. A. in Administrative Professional - Milwaukee Area Technical College
  • Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
  • DCF Early Childhood/Childcare Certificate
Amy Skinker

Ms. Amy

Administrative Assistant


  • B.S. in Business Administration/Retail Management - Rochester Institute of Technology
  • Secondary Education Teaching Certification - University of Missouri - St. Louis
  • DCF Early Childhood/Childcare Certificate