Ms. Robin Collins has enjoyed teaching for over 15 years. She has her AMS certification for Primary (3-6) from Columbus Montessori Teacher Education Program and this is her 4th year with Montessori primary children. Robin received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in middle childhood education from Wright State University. She taught Algebra for several years until her own children introduced her to the Montessori philosophy. She quickly fell in love with it and followed them into their Montessori class, becoming a fellow Montessorian. Robin has 2 children and enjoys boating, hiking and swimming. robin.collins@gloriadeimontessori.org
April Lowry - Primary (3-6 years) Assistant Teacher
Ms. April is CPR & first aid certified and has her Educational Aide Permit. In her spare time, she is a reader, equestrian, photographer, and connoisseur of arts & crafts. April has been at Gloria Dei since 2016. april.lowery@gloriadeimontessori.org
Anita Bachmann - Elementary (ages 6-12) Head Teacher
Mrs. Barb has a BA in psychology from Ohio Dominican University and is AMS Certified to teach from birth-3 yrs from the Columbus Montessori Education Center. She is currently completing her certification for ages 6-12 through the Center for Guided Montessori Studies. She been teaching and Gloria Dei since 2015. Her hobbies include woodworking, swimming, camping and visiting National Parks. barb.fox@gloriadeimontessori.org
Kris Jacboson - Elementary (ages 6-12) Co-Teacher
Kris Jacobson has a B.Ph. from Western College and co-owned and operated a preschool for over 20 years. She is working on her infant/toddler certification from AMS. She is certified by NAMC and was lead teacher for lower elementary at McGuffey Montessori in Oxford, Ohio for 5 years. Kris conducted for WOVEN Oxford Women's Chorus for several years. When she is not at the school, Kris can be found fixing/reconditioning antiques, repairing old clocks and rehabbing an old farmhouse. Kris has taught at Gloria Dei since 2017. kris.jacobson@gloriadeimontessori.org
Mark Shields - Elementary (ages 6-12) assistant teacher
Mark is joining the Elementary team for the second year. He has a son and a daughter who both attend Gloria Dei. Mark has a BS in Science, is retired from the US army and is married with four children. His hobbies include hiking, gaming, reading, writing, and watching movies. Mark has taught at Gloria Dei since 2019. mark.shields@gloriadeimontessori.org
Richard Dawson - Middle School (12-14 years) Lead Teacher
Richard Dawson has his AMS in Middle School/High School education as well as a certification in Biology and as a Intervention Specialist, his Masters degree is in Science Education. Rick is working on his Middle School and High School Montessori Credentials. He has been in the classroom for 31 years. He has been associated with Gloria Dei Montessori for over 20 years. His three older sons Henry, Justin, & Ben attended and have graduated from Gloria Dei. rick.dawson@gloriadeimontessori.org
Tiarra Callahan-Ward - Middle School (12-14 years) Co-Teacher
Ms. Tiarra has a BA and Masters in Middle School education and has also worked as an educational administrator. She is currently working on her dual degree in education and education administration. She is a former ballerina with the San Francisco Ballet, and her hobbies include fishing, freelance writing, photography, dancing, hiking and event planning. tiarra.callahan-ward@gloriadeimontessori.org
Sidney Williams - Middle School (12-14 years) Co-Teacher
Mr. Sidney has worked with the Middle Schoolers at Gloria Dei since 2015.
Eric Hamlin - Art
Mr. Eric is joining Gloria Dei for the third year as our school's art teacher. He has a BA in Art from Wright State. He enjoys art (of course!), woodworking, welding, playing guitar, and reading.
Lance Bryant - Middle School (12-14 years) - Woodworking
Lance has been a teacher at Gloria Dei on and off since 2008. He has a BS in Social Studies & Government. His hobbies include backpacking, camping, sculpting, painting, reading and Biblical studies.
Cindy Adorno - Middle School (12-14 years) - Spanish