Maddie is a Denver native and loves the mountains, the (almost) year-round sunshine, and exploring new places around the city. She graduated from Catholic University in D.C. in 2022 with her BA in Theology. Following graduation, she moved to the south Bronx and spent a year serving with the program Seton Teaching Fellows, teaching 5th grade catechesis and assisting in an 8th grade language arts classroom, which furthered her passion for education. She then moved back to Denver to work at a preschool and was introduced to the Montessori method and specifically to Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. She was so drawn to the beauty and child-centered approach of the Montessori method. She loves her Catholic faith, running, traveling, whatever books she is currently reading, and spending time with loved ones. She is so excited to continue diving into Montessori, learn more about the Byzantine tradition, and to be a part of the SMA community!