In the MCS RI spirit of transparency and connectedness, rather than sharing standard bios for each member of our staff, we asked our community two questions that speak to who they are and why they do what they do.
We’re excited to share we’ve also made the collective decision to name our classroom after activists of inspiration. In doing so, we are further embedding in our classroom structure a deeper purpose: to empower children to make change in the world. We hope that in uplifting these activists, and in having these activists be a daily presence in the children’s lives, we are building reverence for those who have worked, and continue to work, to make our world a more equitable and loving place.
Director of Finance & Administration
Annie Bahr
she/her/hers
“When I grew up, I wanted to read all the books.”
”My favorite thing about Montessori is the way each child is allowed to direct their own learning according to their interests, while being gently guided by their teachers. I love seeing how excited the children are to come to school!”
operations Coordinator
Bailee Malama-Gomez
she/her/hers, they/them theirs
Sylvia mendez Primary Teaching Partner
Dachelys Valdés Moreno
she/her/hers
Marsha P. Johnson Toddler Teaching Partner
Dania Sanchez
they/them/theirs, she/her/hers
Malala Yousafzai Teaching Partner & Flow Support
Kristy Colon
she/her/hers
Sylvia Mendez Teaching Partner & Roots and Wings After School
Leena Loza
she/her/hers
Malala Yousafzai lead Teacher & Admissions Coordinator
Marishell Mata
she/her/hers
Development Coordinator
MacKenzie Kugel AKA “Fynn”
they/them/theirs
“I don’t know if it was the oldest sister, cousin or grandchild in me but growing up, all I knew was I wanted to work with those younger than me.”
“My favorite thing about Montessori is how easily it is adapted to meet the needs of youth all around the world, especially those right in PVD.”
“When I grew up, I wanted to be a psychologist.”
“My favorite thing about Montessori is that it encourages rampant curiosity which is a strong component in creating joy for lifelong learning.”
Bio coming soon!
When I grew up, I wanted to be a ballerina.”
“My favorite thing about Montessori is the leadership skills that children can learn because of the diverse age groups present in the classroom. Seeing a primary student read to a toddler is the sweetest thing in the world.”
“When I grew up, I wanted to be an eye doctor.”
“My favorite thing about Montessori is the independence—having students do things on their own and how Montessori allows children to explore and make their own learning experience.”
“When I grew up, I wanted to be a pediatrician.”
“My favorite thing about Montessori is that it meets the child where they are at.”
“When I grew up, I wanted to be a rockstar.”
“One of my favorite things about Montessori is the way that the method cultivates confidence and a passion for learning that is entirely internally motivated rather than externally imposed.”
Executive Director
Sabrina Uribe
she/her/hers
“When I grew up, I wanted to be an obstetrician.”
“My favorite thing about Montessori is how the connectedness reveals the humanity.”
Marsha P. Johnson Toddler Teaching Partner & Roots and Wings After School
Savanna Chhit
she/her/hers
“When I grew up, I always wanted to be a teacher.”
“My favorite thing about Montessori is the independence it fosters in students.”
Education Coordinator &
Primary Lead Teacher
(Classroom Opening Early 2024)
Sophia O’Brien-Udry
she/her/hers
“When I grew up, I wanted to be a neo-natal nurse!”
“My favorite thing about the Montessori method is its understanding of children as thinkers capable of making radical change.”
Board of directors
Angelia Duran (Vice Chair), Interim Board Chair, Director of Enrollment, Guidance and Graduate Support, Sophia Academy
Anny Serrano (Board Member), Treasurer, Assistant Vice President, Financial Center Manager, Bank of America
Carlon Howard (Board Member), Chief Impact Officer and Co-Founder of Equity Institute
Colleen O’Donnell (Secretary), Project Manager
Eudad Gonzalez (Board Member), Operations Manager Special Projects, Turner Construction
Kim Khuu Dooley (Board Member), Commercial Real Estate Attorney
Sabrina Uribe (Ex Officio), MCS RI Executive Director