Casey Reed, Pre-Primary Classroom 2

What I Love About CMH:

CMH is a special place in my world. I love the rich history, special traditions, wonderful families, caring staff, and the unique spirit of each child at CMH. The CMH Community is my extended family.

Accomplishments:

• Marriage to my High School Sweetheart, Nathan Reed
• Mother to 2 amazing children, son Christian and daughter Samantha

Education:

• Wilmington Senior High School 1992
• University of North Carolina-Greensboro 1992 on a Volleyball scholarship
• Thomas More College Business Administration
• NCME of Cincinnati Montessori Teaching Certification

Work History:

• Born and Raised in a 3rd generation, family operated business: Seeger’s Meats and Deli
• Junior Olympic Volleyball Coach since 1997 / Private Lessons Instructor
• CMH in Pre Primary since 2001

Leslie Massey, Pre-Primary Classroom 2

Why I’m at Children’s Meeting House

I have wanted to work here since I first visited the school.  It’s an amazing campus, with wonderful teachers and a great example of what a Montessori school can be.

Accomplishments

• Returning to college at 50 to complete a degree in Montessori Education
• Experienced Storyteller
• Experienced Puppeteer
• Parent to one son, who is an amazing example of what Montessori Education can mean to a child.
• Loving Family

Experience

Teaching:

• Child Focus – Head Start
• Children’s Meeting House

Library:

• Clermont County Public Library
• Charlestown-Clark County Public Library
• Upper Arlington Public Library

Education

• B.A. in Developmental Psychology, University of KY
• MA in Library Science, University of KY
• MA in Early Childhood Education, Xavier University
• Certification in Montessori Education, Xavier University

Andrea Glassmeyer, Pre-Primary 2 Assistant

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.