Kim Kimmons, Pre-Primary Classroom 1

Michelle Meder, Pre-Primary Classroom 1

Accomplishments

• I am very proud of my 4 children (Madelyn, John, Brooklyn and Ben).
• I was instrumental in the development of the toddler Montessori program at The Summit Country Day School.

Education

• Xavier University – M.Ed. in Montessori Education (3-6 year olds)
• Xavier University – BS in Chemical Science

Work History

Pre-Primary Montessori Co-Teacher:
      Children’s Meeting House (2011- present)

Toddler Montessori Head Teacher:
      The Summit Country Day School (2008-2011)

First and Second Grade Aid:
      Loveland Primary School (2007-2008)

Pre-Primary Montessori Co-Teacher:
      Montessori Academy of Cincinnati (2006-2007)
      Children’s Meeting House (2000-2006)

What I love about CMH

I began my teaching career at Children’s Meeting House in 2000. I have always loved the relaxed atmosphere that allows children to be comfortable within the classroom and among their peers and teachers. I also enjoy being outside and CMH allows for the children to take some of their learning outdoors and into the natural environment.

What I love to do in my free time

I enjoy taking walks, going to the beach, taking my 4 children to new places and watching my children play sports.

Andrea Glassmeyer, Pre-Primary Classroom 1

Accomplishments:

• Married with two wonderful sons, Wyatt and Chase
• Organizes a yearly holiday gift bag donation for 75-80 individuals living with mental illness that are being assisted by the Open Door organization
• Has volunteered for a variety of organizations
• Ran the Walt Disney World Half Marathon in 2005

Education:

• Masters in Montessori Education, Xavier University, December 2004
• B.A. in Environmental Studies, Rollins College, Winter Park, FL, May 2001
• Duke University Marine Laboratory, Beaufort, NC, Summer 2000
• The School for Field Studies, Marine Resource Studies, Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies, Summer 1998
• Attended the University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, Aug. 1996-Dec. 1998
• Walnut Hills High School, Cincinnati, OH, graduated in 1996

Work History:

• Children's Meeting House Montessori School, Preprimary Teacher, 2005-present
• Discovery Toys Educational Consultant, June 2006-August 2008
• Cincinnati Sports Club, Summer Swim Instructor
• Private Swim Instructor
• Nanny, August 2004-June 2005
• TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, Child Care, 2002-2004
• Keating, Muething, and Klekamp, PLL, Messenger Clerk, June 2001-August 2002
• Cincinnati Zoo, Summer Camp Instructor, Summer 2001

What I Love About CMH:

I love the community feeling of CMH. The first time I came to the school I fell in love with the warm, welcoming feeling I got while there. I could tell that everyone wanted to be there and loved what they did. Also, the children seemed so comfortable and happy in their environments. Another aspect of the school that I love is the gardens. They are beautiful and everyday while looking out into the gardens from my classroom I appreciate how lucky we are and how lucky I am to be a teacher at CMH.

Places I have visited:

Places I have visited include Belize, Central America; France; Alaska; Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies; Bermuda; Hawaii; Bahamas; Mexico; all around the United States.

My favorite things to do when I am not at work:

My favorite things to do when I am not at work are spend time with my kids and my family, exercise, read, and play outside.