Maria was a pharmacist for 10 years before homeschooling her own daughters and discovering she really enjoyed teaching. She received her teaching license from St. Scholastica and while in this program discovered Montessori philosophy. This past summer, she began elementary guide training at the Montessori Center of Minnesota. Maria also enjoys traveling, vegetable gardening, quilting, […]
Maria Johnson (Mrs. Johnson) is in her 19th year in Children’s House, her 14th as Montessori Guide, and her 4th at The Way of the Shepherd. She is so grateful to have found this community. Maria graduated from St. Thomas in 2010 with a double major in Catholic Studies and Ministry. She went on to receive an
Kristin Sack, affectionately known to the children as Mrs. Sack, embarked on her Montessori journey while attending Minnesota State University, Mankato. There, she earned a degree in Family Consumer Science with a focus on Family Life and Child Development. During her time at Mankato, Mrs. Sack discovered her passion for Montessori education while working part-time at
Molly Kavanaugh grew up in Blaine, Minnesota, and attended Epiphany Catholic School and Blaine High School during her formative years. She got her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, with a minor in English and remedial reading, and also earned her coaching license at Bemidji State University. During college, Molly was a camp counselor
