Leann Varon, Pre-Primary Classroom 2

Accomplishments:

• Celebrating many years of marriage to my special husband, Bruce
• 2 daughters, Julie and Amy both married
• 3 fabulous grandchildren, Leena, Nadia and Jacob
• Co-Author and facilitate personal growth workshops for third through eighth graders and teens

Education:

• National College of Education 1968 - Undergraduate - Bachelor of Arts
• Xavier University 1987 - Masters Degree in Montessori Education

Work History:

• Summer day camp director - City of Chicago - 7 years
• First grade teacher - Wilmette, Illinois - 10 years
• Montessori Teacher - Yavneh Day School
• Montessori Teacher - CMH
• Music Together training - licensed- at CMH since 1995

What I love about CMH:

I am honored and humbled to be part of this Montessori School, one that embodies Maria Montessori's philosophy and method. This philosophy is present from the administration to the staff and children. It is challenging and exciting each day to be part of its growth and success.

Favorite things to do when I'm not at work:

• Needlepoint
• Gardening
• Spending time with my family and grandchildren
• Swimming
• Walking
• Reading

Jan Wenzel, Pre-Primary Classroom 2

What I Love About CMH:

I love the atmosphere of the school.  It is a warm, friendly, welcoming and
beautiful place.  We have a very caring staff and wonderful families.  I am
very blessed to have the opportunity to be part of this school.

Accomplishments:

I have three great children:  Emily, Ben, and Katie
I am a lifelong Girl Scout.
I am an active member of my church.
I have worked in both Elementary and Special Ed. classrooms with children of any different ability levels.

Work History:

Pre-Primary Montessori Classroom:

• The Summit Country Day School
• Terry's Montessori School
• Reading Community Schools
• Cincinnati Public Schools
• Children's Meeting House

Special Education:

• Sycamore Community Schools
• Indian Hill Exempted Village Schools

Kings Island:

• Admissions department
• Finance department (Moneyroom)

Education:

Eastern Kentucky University - B.S. in both Special Ed. and Elementary Ed.

Xavier University -  M. Ed. in Montessori Education

Post Graduate credits from:  University of Cincinnati, Miami University, Walsh University

Cindy Stiens, Pre-Primary 2 Assistant

Accomplishments:

My Family: Bob, my best friend and husband of 35 years this October and our amazing adult children, Eric and Kelly.

Being a co-developer in the creating of a new Infant Toddler Montessori program.

I am a Facilitator for Fernside which serves grieving children and adults.

Receiving my Montessori certification, from MACTE of Cincinnati for Montessori Teaching Certification. Following teaching in traditional schools I researched other methods, I was so intrigued by Maria Montessori and her philosophy and techniques; I wanted to become a Montessorian!

Work History:

After being a “domestic engineer” for over 16 years I went back in the work force. Following my passion of “making a difference” I was a Resident Coordinator for Evergreen Retirement Center for 4 years. Instructional Aide for 2nd grade at Our Lady of the Rosary for 4 years. Co-teacher 1st and 2nd graders for a charter school serving children with ADHD and Augsberger. Co-Teacher at Central Montessori Academy 3 years and Lead at Terry’s Montessori 2 years.

I would like to share how excited I am being part of the Children’s Meeting House Community. The facility is beautiful; the works are very enticing and everyone has been so welcoming! Thank you for allowing me this opportunity to touch your child’s life as I know each one will touch mine.

Some of my favorite things to do:

Family Sunday dinner

Play with our dog, Ebony

Play tennis competitively

Hike and enjoy nature

Walking club