Our Team

  • Ashley Steurer

    Principal

    I am dedicated to the Collective Montessori community because it feels like home. Children, families, and staff are welcomed from all walks of life and all ability levels. The compassion, commitment, and love for everyone to succeed in their own way is at the heart of everything that is done at Collective Montessori. It is a true honor to be a part of this community.

  • Sonia Raymonds

    Head of School

    I am dedicated to the Collective Montessori community because I am passionate about inclusive, Montessori education. After having my second child, who was born with special needs, I know the patience, love and extra attention that is needed to help students in their everyday lives. Collective Montessori is fortunate to have such a diverse staff with different skill sets that I get to collaborate with. Not only does the staff work as a family, the students and parents feel like family as well.

  • Dani Merar

    Family and Community Engagement

    I am dedicated to the Collective Montessori community because I am passionate about community education and have found a place that values it as much as I do. I feel so incredibly lucky to be able to work with a committed and innovative group of educators, supportive and welcoming families, and children who will, without a doubt, make the world a better place.

  • Cassie Wipperman

    Special Education Compliance Coordinator/Occupational Therapist

    I am dedicated to the Collective Montessori community because it is a wonderful place in which I can help guide children in their desire to build their present selves into their future best selves - through an environment filled with knowledge, understanding, trust, and love of the whole child. I believe in the beauty of the nurturing, diverse, and inclusive community from which it was founded and continues to grow. As a staff and parent - I cannot picture sending my child anywhere else. The commitment, care, and skill sets of the staff members in this community are beyond compare - and I know that my child is thriving because of this community in which she has grown. I am dedicated to not only a brighter future for her - but for all of the members of this community!

    As a life-long special educator, I feel so blessed to work in a school community that sparks joy in growing each child while embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion to support both individualized and collaborative learning for ALL students!

  • Alyssa Peterson

    Special Education Program Support Coordinator/Special Education Teacher

    I am dedicated to the Collective Montessori community because of the inclusivity, compassion, and collaboration within the school. Every staff member works together to help each individual child on their journey to reaching their full potential. I am patient about working in, and helping create, an inclusive environment where children of all ability levels can come together and learn together.