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Ms.
Brenda Tackett
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Director/lead
morning teacher and kindergarten teacher. Ms. Tackett is beginning
her 17th year directing and operating the Montessori Learning
Center. Her college background is in early childhood education (Utah
State University) and she holds a Montessori Certificate from the
American Montessori Society. She has been involved in pre-school
teaching for over twenty years and has owned and operated two
separate Montessori schools during the past 27 years. She is married
and has two grown children: Parisa, age 30, a practicing Optometrist in Birmingham, and Nason, age
27, a Software Engineer. Ms.
Brenda and her family are originally from Michigan. She lived with
her family in Utah for ten years prior to coming to Huntsville.
While in Utah, she owned and operated the Valley Montessori
Preschool in Logan. Ms. Brenda also has an extensive background (26 years) in nutrition and wellness from Shaklee University.
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Mrs. Debbie Martin
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Mrs. Martin previously taught a preschool/kindergarten class in Madison and has now made her way to be apart of our school. She received her B.S. degree in early childhood education with a concentration in psychology in 2004 from St. Xavier University in Chicago, IL; which happens to be her home town. In 2005, she moved to Huntsville with her
husband, Todd who is an engineer. Mrs. Martin holds an Alabama Professional Educator Certificate, Type B for early childhood education. She hopes to complete her M.Ed. in early childhood education this fall at Alabama A & M University. She is passionate about teaching preschool-aged children and enjoys what each new day has to offer while being a teacher. Cooking, especially baking, is one of her favorite hobbies. She also dabbles with a variety of craft projects in her spare time.
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Mrs. Sree Lakshmi
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I am a morning assistant teacher at MLC. I began my teaching in
2005. I was born in the Republic of India and later moved to the
United States to join my family. I am married and have a grown son
named Krishna who is 25 and a student at the University. I am
delighted to be a part of the MLC staff and truly enjoy working with
the children. I share the same principles as the other teachers
which is to provide an environment that facilitates intellectual
development for all students. I was fortunate to have been provided
with a good education from India and spent 3 years at the
University. I am hoping to begin my Montessori Training in January
09. My other interests are: gardening, child development, exercise
and cooking.
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Mrs. Courtney Taylor
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I am currently the Lead afternoon teacher and the "Art"
teacher here at MLC. I have been working at MLC for 6 years and love
my job! I am happily married and have 2 beautiful children. During
the afternoon session, we strive to provide the children with a
rich, fun and stimulating program. One of my passions is Art, and I
do share my love of art with the children as we explore various art
projects.
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Miss Reine Becker
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I grew up in the Air Force, traveling to different places in the
U.S. and England. I was born in England where my dad met my mum
while he was stationed overseas. Following a life growing up in the
Air Force, I ventured out to Texas. I attended Southwest Texas State
University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Child
development/Education. A few years later, I traveled out to Denver,
Colorado and obtained a Montessori teacher's certification; in which
I became completely absorbed with the concept of Montessori and
children, of course! I have two Yorkshire terriers, Buck and Penny
and I also enjoy hiking, painting and theatre.
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Miss Kristy Hancock
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Kristy has just joined us at MLC this year and we are delighted to
have her! She has worked in childcare for 10 years. She just spent
the last 2 years working with Ms. Patricia at the "Joy of
Learning" a Montessori School. She is working towards a degree
in early childhood development and will take a short break in April
to have her first child. She loves children and is enjoying working
at the school.
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