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Who we are
Meet the teachers, board, and learn about our mission.
Our Mission
Sophia Montessori Academy is dedicated to serving children and families by inspiring a deep love of the Faith, to assist them in becoming problem solvers, critical thinkers, and fearless leaders. This is accomplished through a rigorous academic, classically-based curriculum following Dr. Montessori’s method of education. Our mission is to bring the children into relationship with Christ through a way of life based in Truth, Beauty, and Goodness as we lead them to their full God-given potential.
Our Vision
Sophia Montessori Academy is dedicated to offering children an outstanding education where they can discover the wonder of God through the Catholic faith, where they have the opportunity to acquire a strong love for learning, and where they can grow to their full potential through academic excellence and service using the Montessori method of education.
Scott Blackwood
Head of School
Jean Finegan
Director of Development
Megan Luby
Administrative Assistant
Ms. Julianna Rodriguez
Primary Lead Guide
Ms. Monica Lederhos
Primary Lead Guide
Ms. Erika Stasiulewicz
Elementary Lead Guide
Ms. Madeleine Sanders
Primary Aide
Ms. Emily Brundin
Primary Aide
Ms. Maddie Pigg
Primary Aide
Our Staff
We are passionate and dedicated Catholic teachers looking to offer the best education for children and support to families. Our goal is to guide children to their full God-given potential. Together we form a highly effective team using collaborating, respect, and forming strong partnerships with our community.
Why Sophia?
The name Sophia comes from the Greek word for "wisdom" and for St. Sophia, the mother of three martyrs - Faith, Hope, and Charity.
St. Sophia, pray for us
“It is possible to see a clear analogy between the mission of the Shepherd of the Church and that of the prudent and generous Montessori directress - who with tenderness and love knows how to discover and bring to light the most hidden virtues and capacities of the child.”
Pope Saint John the XXII
Patty Cisle
Chairman of the Board
Rudy Andras
Board Member
Jen Finegan
Board Member
Scott Blackwood
Head of School
Chris Meyer
Board Member
Mary Barrett
Board Member
Board of Directors
We are passionate and dedicated Catholic teachers looking to offer the best education for children and support to families. Our goal is to guide children to their full God-given potential. Together we form a highly effective team using collaborating, respect, and forming strong partnerships with our community.