FACULTY
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“The children are now working as if I did not exist”- Maria Montessori
Our Dedicated Staff
The educational practices of our school and faculty are based on the principles taught by Dr. Maria Montessori. With the understanding that children hold within themselves a natural curiosity for learning, Alden Montessori teachers are well-trained to assist in the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical growth of each child within their care. The teachers thoughtfully and carefully prepare the classroom environments to be rich in content and materials.
We are fortunate to have experienced and dedicated staff devoted to the care and nurturing of each child, engaging them in activities to foster the growth of mind, body, and character. Our school is grateful to our staff, knowing the wide range of opportunities available to them; but each has chosen Alden as their preferred school community. Their commitment and dedication is illustrated in the following At-a Glance facts as of 2017:
- Total number of teaching/admin staff: 20
- Montessori credentialed teachers: 13
- Admin/Coordinator staff: 6
- Associate Degrees: 2
- Bachelor Degrees: 8
- Master Degrees: 3
Administrators and Program Coordinators

Jere Albanesi – Head of School
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
- CME- Accredited Montessori credential
- Lower Elementary (ages 6-9)
- Montessori experience
- 6 years teaching
- 25 years administration
- 11 years at Alden

Karyn Dole – Chief Financial Officer
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry & Biology
- AMS- Accredited Montessori credential
- Early Childhood (ages 3-6)
- Montessori experience
- 3 years teaching
- 15 years administration
- 11 years at Alden

Ruth Austin
- Undergraduate Studies in Childhood Education
- MEPI-Accredited Montessori credential
- Early Childhood (ages 3-6)
- Montessori experience
- 8 years teaching
- 16 years administration
- 10 years at Alden
Lower Elementary Community – 6 to 9 years

Paul Vinson – Clydesdale Class
- Bachelor of Arts in Literature
- Master of Education
- AMS-Accredited Montessori credential
- Early Childhood (ages 3-6)
- Lower Elementary (ages 6-9)
- Montessori experience
- 19 years teaching
- 6 years at Alden

Irene Arevalo – Clydesdale Class
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Master of Business Administration
- AMS-Accredited Montessori training
- Lower Elementary internship (ages 6-9)
- Montessori experience
- 6 years teaching
- 4 years at Alden
Preschool/Kindergarten Community – 3 to 6 years

Michelle Blanchard – Arabian Class
- MEPI-Accredited Montessori Credential
- Early Childhood (ages 3-6)
- Montessori experience
- 20 years teaching
- 4 years at Alden

Magaly Garay – Arabian Class
- DCCA-Primary Montessori credential
- Early Childhood (ages 3-6)
- Montessori experience
- 8 years teaching
- 5 years at Alden

Adriana Hernandez – Bronco Class
- MEPI-Accredited Montessori Credential
- Early Childhood (ages 3-6)
- Montessori experience
- 23 years teaching
- 8 years at Alden
Toddler Community – 2 to 3 year olds
After Care Program Teachers
