The Montessori Approach is based upon the lifelong work of Dr. Maria Montessori, who made the observation that every child spontaneously wants to learn.
09.19.2023
Michelle van Rooyen
Michelle van Rooyen is a Classroom Assistant in the Live Oak Primary Community. She moved to the U.S. from South Africa in 2017, and joined the OMMS family in 2022. Michelle completed her bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in anthropology in 2023. She has since started her Montessori teacher training! When she’s not […]
09.19.2023
Jessica Dupree
Jessica Dupree is the Lead Guide in the Live Oak Primary Community and has been at OMMS since 2019. She started her teaching career as a student teacher in 2016. In 2018, Jessica received her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and is completing her Montessori Teacher Certification for the primary level. She and her husband, […]