“She will learn from the child how to perfect herself as a teacher.” –Maria Montessori
Richland Academy teachers and staff are highly qualified and experienced in the Montessori tradition of educating children. They are dedicated to making each child’s experience at Richland Academy positive and successful. Richland Academy provides annual CPR and First Aid training to the staff.
Vicki Hershberger
Montessori Directress & Montessori Teacher
Melissa Baumgardner
Education Director / Preprimary Teacher
Amanda Marx
Preprimary Teacher & Childcare Director
Amber Whistler
Older Toddler Teacher & Childcare Staff
Jessica Zito
Infant/Young Toddler Teacher & Childcare Staff
Munawar Khan
Preprimary Program Aide & Childcare Staff
Michelle Wirick
Childcare Group Supervisor
Austyn McCombs
Classroom Aide & Childcare Aide
Terrie McCombs
Classroom Aide & Childcare Aide
Grace Munoz
Classroom Aide & Childcare Aide
Hali Smith
Classroom Aide & Childcare Aide
Penny Thomas
Classroom Aide & Childcare Aide
Somer VanMale
Classroom Aide & Childcare Aide
Janet Williams
Classroom Aide & Childcare Aide