Our Faculty and Staff
Country Montessori School prides itself with the longevity of its teachers and staff. The average tenure is ten years. The school strongly supports staff development and promoting from within. A majority of the teaching staff has been sponsored by the school to obtain their Montessori Credentials. The internal community is a very collaborative and cohesive team who share their passion for the Montessori philosophy.
Administration
Ms. Corrales
Ms. Corrales has worked at Country Montessori School since 1989 at the inception of the school. She has worked as an Early Childhood teacher, Early Childhood Curriculum Director and since 2008 Ms. Corrales has held the position of Head of School. She holds an NCME (AMS) Early Childhood (Preschool and Kindergarten) Montessori Teaching Credential and a BS in Human Services. Both of her daughters went through the entire program.
Mr. Bolaños
Mr. Bolaños joined the CMS staff during the 2017-18 school year. He is our Director of Admissions and Marketing. He holds a BA in English and an MA in English Literature. Mr. Bolaños has extensive experience as a Program Director. He is passionate about learning, education and his family.
Ms. To
Ms. To is part of the administrative team in the position of Bookkeeper/Business Manager. She holds a BS in Business Administration and Accounting. She comes with years of experience and enthusiasm.
Early Childhood Faculty (Preschool and Kindergarten)
Ladybugs Classroom
Ms. Osterberg
Ms. Osterberg has worked at CMS since 2001. She is an Early Childhood teacher in the Ladybugs classroom. Ms. Osterberg holds a NCME (AMS) Early Childhood (Preschool and Kindergarten) Montessori Teaching Credential. Her youngest son attended CMS and her grandchild attended the school.
Ms. Osterberg is very excited to see her returning students and to welcome new Ladybugs to the classroom community.
Bumblebees Classroom
Ms. West
Ms. West has worked at CMS since 1994. She is an Early Childhood teacher in the Bumblebees classroom. Ms. West holds an NCME (AMS) Early Childhood (Preschool and Kindergarten) Montessori Teaching Credential. One of her daughters graduated from CMS in 2020, she also has a son and daughter who currently attend CMS.
Ms. West is very excited to see her returning students and to welcome new Bumblebees to the beehive.
Ms. Tsang
Ms. Tsang joined CMS in 2019 as a classroom assistant in Bumblebees. She is originally from Hong Kong and attended a Montessori system school at a young age. Ms. Tsang studied at Utah Valley University and recently moved to San Diego to continue to pursue her education and career path in Early Childhood Education. She has always been very passionate about art, and has a huge interest and love for working with children.
Dragonflies Classroom
Ms. Bohn
Ms. Bohn has worked at CMS since 2015. She is an Early Childhood teacher in the Dragonflies classroom. Ms. Bohn holds a BS in Child Development and has previous years of experience as a traditional preschool Head Teacher. She completed her American Montessori Society 3-6 training in the summer of 2015.
Ms. Pons
Ms. Pons joined CMS in 2018. She is the classroom assistant in the Dragonflies classroom. She recently graduated from San Diego State University with a BA in Liberal Studies, emphasis in elementary education.
Lower Elementary Faculty
Ms. Dukes
Ms. Dukes has worked for CMS since 2006. She is a teacher in the Lower Elementary – Eagles classroom, Ms. Dukes hold an AMS Early Childhood (Preschool and Kindergarten) Teaching Credential, AA in Child Development, BA in Spanish, a CA Single Subject Credential and age 6-7 Elementary Montessori teaching. Her oldest son went through the entire program and her youngest son still attends CMS.
Ms. Odenwalder
Ms. Odenwalder has worked at Country Montessori School since 2000. She is a Lower Elementary teacher in the Eagle’s classroom. Ms. Odenwalder holds an AMS Lower Elementary Montessori Teaching Credential and a BA in Liberal Studies. Her three children attend CMS.
Ms. Stanphill
Ms. Stanphill joined CMS in 2019. She is a Lower Elementary teacher in the Eagle’s classroom. Ms. Stanphill holds a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, as well as a BA in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Elementary Education and concentration in Art. She is currently completing her Master of Education in Educational Leadership. She is excited to be part of our team here at CMS.
Ms. Beaudette
Ms. Beaudette joined CMS in 2018. She joined the Eagles teaching team in 2020 and will be partnering up with Ms. Dukes to teach our first level students. She holds a BS in Child and Family Development from SDSU, is AMS Montessori trained and has experience as an Early Childhood teacher. Both her children attend CMS.
Upper Elementary Faculty
Dr. Rader
Dr. Rader has worked at CMS since 2010. She is an Upper Elementary teacher in the Owl’s classroom. Dr. Rader holds a Lower Elementary Montessori Teaching Credential, Upper Elementary Montessori Teaching Credential, and BA in Biology and a PhD in Biomedical Sciences. Her two children have been educated in the school and her husband has been very involved since 2004.
Ms. Rehkopf
Ms. Rehkopf has worked at CMS since 1991. She is an Upper Elementary teacher in the Owl’s classroom. Ms. Rehkopf holds an AMS Lower Elementary Montessori Teaching Credential, AMS Upper Elementary Montessori Teaching Credential, AMI Primary Montessori Teaching Credential and a BS in Child Development. Both of her sons attended CMS.
Enrichment
Mr. Rehkopf
Mr. Rehkopf has worked at CMS since 2011. He is the Elementary Art Instructor. Mr. Rehkopf holds a BA in Fine Arts and has previous experience working at other Art schools. He teaches the CMS After School Chess class. He is a CMS alum.
Ms. Rendon
Ms. Rendon has worked for CMS since 2007. She is the Elementary and Kindergarten Physical Education, Elementary Computer Instructor and Owls classroom assistant.
Ms. Salas
Mr. Salas is excited about resuming her original role as the school’s Spanish teacher. She will be working with all CMS students 3-11 years of age. Nadia is a native speaker, enthusiastic and her Montessori experience adds to her natural ability to teach a foreign language. Ms. Salas holds a MA in Public Health and a BA in Communications. Both her daughters attend CMS.
Mr. Meyer
Mr. Meyer is a current CMS parent and has two kids who attend Country Montessori School. He would often do special line time presentations in the Dragonfly classroom with musical instruments and was an immediate success with the students. He is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, has a Masters of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine and a Bachelor of Arts from UCLA. Mr. Meyer has an interest and talent in multiple areas of music, a warm demeanor and is a natural with children.
Ms. Yee
Ms. Yee has worked at Country Montessori School since 1998. She is the Childcare Assistant for Early Childhood children. Ms.Yee holds a BS in Criminal Justice Administration.