Leadership
Administration
Dr. Rebecca Duke – Head of School
AIM4Excellence National Early Childhood Director Credential, National Louis University
American Montessori Society (AMS) Administrator Credential, Houston Montessori Center, in process
PhD Museum Education / Public History, Middle Tennessee State University
Master of Arts in History, Jacksonville State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Jacksonville State University
IBCCES Board Certified Cognitive Specialist
Melanie Hack – Curriculum Director
American Montessori Society Early Childhood Credential, Xavier University Montessori Teacher Education Program
Master of Education, Xavier University
Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning, University of Cincinnati
Orton-Gillingam Associate Level Training
Reading Specialist K-12 – Xavier University
Galadriel Coffen – Office Manager – South Huntsville Campus
Bachelor of Arts in Literature, Grove City College
Lacey Champion – Office Manager – Hampton Cove Campus, Montessori Mornings Guide
AMS Associate Infant/Toddler Credential – Greater Cincinnati Center for Montessori Education (GCCME)
Grace Dellis – Assistant Head of School
Bachelor of Arts, Rhetoric, Georgia College
Becky Spooner, Admissions Director
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education – Montessori, Saint Catherine University
AMS Infant/Toddler Full Credential, Greater Cincinnati Center for Montessori Education (GCCME)
Level IV Kentucky Credentialed Trainer
Governance
The Montessori School of Huntsville is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, in accordance with the Bylaws of the Montessori Society of Huntsville. These Bylaws, in conjunction with the Articles of Incorporation of The Montessori Society of Huntsville, are the authority in defining how the activities of the Montessori Society of Huntsville will be conducted.
Board Members are elected by the parent body and serve three-year terms and need not be from the parent body.
Board of Directors
Nick Sandridge, Chair
Victoria Tripiano, Vice Chair
Ami DeCaire, Treasurer
Dr. Eli Hooten, Secretary
Leah Black, Director-at-large
JD Frey, Director-at-large
Dr. Richard Greene, Director-at-large
Lisa Myers, Director-at-large
Terry Register, Director-at-large
Email: bod@montessorihuntsville.org