Primary School Teachers

Meet our wonderful Toddler and Pre-K teaching team

  • PRIMARY SCHOOL DIRECTOR

    • B.A. Psychology, San Diego State University + M.S. Child Development and Family Studies, University of Tennessee

    • 25+ years teaching Early Childhood in Lab School Classrooms, integrating Arts Curriculum, as well as Mentoring and Teaching College Students

    • “I love the Atelier because I get to support our amazing teachers in a school that values children’s ideas and nurtures their discoveries every day.”

  • ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

    • B.A. in Public Relations from Baylor University

    • Strong passion for helping women & children.

    • Public Health Educator for WIC and in 2023, joined The Atelier family

  • EXECUTIVE CHEF

  • ASSISTANT TEACHER

    • Early Childhood Education, Moberly Area Community College

    • 3 years teaching French to Young Learner, Joined The Atelier in 2021

    • “The Atelier has given me the opportunity to empower children's learnings and help them develop their curiosities, problem solving and critical thinking skills to become lifelong learners.”

  • ASST. TEACHER

    • Johnston County Community College

    • 4 years as a Nanny, 7 years as a Pre-School Teacher

    • “I love the small class sizes and lower student : teacher ratios which allow us to spend more quality time with the children and schedule more engaging activities.”

  • ASST. TEACHER

    • Early Childhood Education, Moberly Area Community College

    • Joined The Atelier in 2024 after 8 years as a Preschool Teacher

    • Katie is also trained in Conscious Discipline

    • “There is clear feeling of ‘home’ when you walk in and the kids seem truly comfortable to be themselves while learning, playing, creating, and exploring.”

  • LEAD TEACHER

    • General Studies/Sociology/Psychology, Columbia College

    • Montessori Teacher for 10 years, joined The Atelier in 2018

    • “I see beauty in the Reggio's approach of open-ended play and love curating and presenting materials to support children’s curiosity, creativity and understanding of the world.”

  • LEAD TEACHER

    • Early Childhood Education, Moberly Area Community College

    • Joined The Atelier in 2021 as an aftercare supervisor, eventually working her way into the classroom as an Asst. Teacher and now, a Lead Teacher

    • “Reggio Emilia is awesome! I enjoy creating a curriculum and environment that best meets the children's needs and interests.”

  • ASST. TEACHER

    • Early Childhood and Child Development, Central Methodist University

    • Joined The Atelier in 2024 with 5 years of teaching experience with infants-5yo

    • “I love working at The Atelier because it allows teachers and children to express their creativity and learn by curiosity, being messy, and having fun!”

  • LEAD TEACHER

    • Human Development and Family Sciences / Child Development / Education, University of Missouri

    • 7 years in a Univ. Lab Pre-School (teaching and mentoring college students), trained in Conscious Discipline, joined The Atelier in 2021

    • “I love creating a classroom environment based on respect, curiosity, and inclusivity.”

  • ASSISTANT TEACHER

    • Experience visiting and observing Reggio school settings, joined The Atelier as an aftercare teacher before becoming an Asst. Teacher

    • “I love seeing the kids grow and progress. I’m able to channel my creativity every day and it’s very rewarding to know that I’m making a difference in young children’s lives.”

  • LEAD TEACHER

    • Early Childhood, Moberly Area Community College

    • Many years of experience working with children ages 2 though 5

    • “I love working at The Atelier because I am able to support children in their journey to become lifelong learners!”

  • CREATIVE ARTS INT. SPECIALIST

    • M.A. Theatre History & Criticism, The Catholic Univ. of America

    • Yoga Teaching for Young People, Certified

    • Education Program Manager (Imagination Stage, Bethesda, MD) where she acted as an Artist in Residence in local schools; Teaching Artist (Ann Arbor, MI) working with social workers from The Univ. of Michigan; joined The Atelier in 2017

    • “I get to learn new things every day while exercising all of my creative muscles along with kiddos across the elementary spectrum!”

  • LEAD TEACHER

    • Elementary Education / Psychology, William Jewell College

    • Montessori Certified, teaching ages 2-3 for 15+ years, joined The Atelier in 2022

    • “I love working at the Atelier because children are in an environment that respects their creativity and learning.”

  • LEAD TEACHER

    • Degree in Early Childhood and Education

    • A wealth of knowledge and experience in Reggio, Project Approach, Place Based Education and Forest School

    • “I love The Atelier because we’re encouraged to get messy!”

  • ASSISTANT TEACHER

    • Over 6 years of teaching experience in Montessori Schooling for students ages 2 to 5

    • Fluent in Spanish

    • Joined The Atelier in 2022

    • “I love working at The Atelier because of the great environment. I have the opportunity to learn new teaching methods, excellent leadership and teamwork.”

We’re passionate about our education philosophy

and work with local higher education institutions such as The University of Missouri, Central Missouri University and Moberly Area Community College to provide intern experiences for collegiate students studying education.

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