Our Staff
Ms Tonya, Academic Director
Since 2008, Ms Tonya has been our Academic Director and Lead Guide. She began working with children in 1997 as a volunteer and a classified substitute for the Beaverton School District. She became a Montessori Classroom Assistant in 2001 and after five years, she wanted to learn more about Montessori and studied to be a Certified Montessori Guide.
In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking, camping, and just being outside.
She has a B.A. in Accounting from DeVry University, and is a Certified Montessori Guide through the United Montessori Association.
Ms Betsy, Lead Teacher
Ms Betsy joined Smockville Montessori in 2010, and is our Lead Guide. She has been working and directing children since 1998, beginning as a camp counselor and then as a traditional preschool teacher. After searching for a teaching philosophy that could enrich and inspire ever-capable minds, she discovered Montessori and has never looked back. Betsy offers the children her talents in art and her love for yoga.
In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, healthy cooking, the great outdoors, and good friends and family.
She began her studies in Early Childhood Education in Southern Oregon, before moving to Portland where she received her Montessori Certification from the United Montessori Association.
Ms Amie, Classroom Assistant/Substitute
Ms Amie joined Smockville Montessori in 2022 as a classroom assistant and substitute. Ms Amie has worked with children for many years starting in Virginia. She earned her Bachelor’s in Arts and enjoys bringing her knowledge to children.
In her spare time, she likes to spend outdoors with her family and two dogs.
Ms Angela, Classroom Assistant/Substitute Guide
Ms Angela joined Smockville Montessori in 2011 as a substitute, and then became part of our regular staff in 2013. While working in California she fell in love with the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori and began her path to become a Guide. Miss Angela has worked with children for 20 years, over 15 of which have been in Montessori schools.
In her spare time, she likes to read, take long walks, and spend time with her family and friends.
She has an A.A. in Early Childhood Education, and a Certification from the International Association of Progressive Montessori.
Ms Angelica, Classroom Assistant
Ms Angelica joined Smockville Montessori in 2024. Ms Angelica has worked with children for many years starting in Nevada.
Ms Madison, Classroom Assistant
Ms Madison joined Smockville Montessori in 2023. Ms Madison has worked with children as a swim instructor and lifegaurd at the Sherwood YMCA.
Board members
Smockville Montessori is a small Non-Profit organization and we are supported by a Board of Volunteers. These positions are voted on by the currently enrolled families. Teaching experience or professional experience is not required. A volunteer’s most important qualification is a genuine interest in helping our students succeed.