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Ms.
Brenda Tackett
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Director/lead
morning teacher and kindergarten teacher. Ms. Tackett is beginning
her 20th year directing and operating the Montessori Learning
Center. Her college background is in early childhood education (Utah
State University) and she holds a Montessori Certificate from the
American Montessori Society. She has been involved in pre-school
teaching for over thirty years and has owned and operated two
separate Montessori schools. She is married
and has two grown children: Parisa, a practicing Optometrist in Birmingham, and Nason, a
Design Engineer in Huntsville. Ms. Brenda and her family are
originally from Michigan. She lived with her family in Utah for ten
years prior to coming to Huntsville. While in Utah, she owned and
operated the Valley Montessori Preschool in Logan. Ms. Brenda also
has an extensive background (30 years) in nutrition and wellness from Shaklee University.
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Mrs. Debbie Martin
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Mrs. Martin is celebrating her fourth year teaching here at the Montessori Learning Center and is a dedicated and devoted teacher. She received her B.S. degree in early childhood education with a concentration in psychology in 2004 from St. Xavier University in Chicago, IL; which happens to be her home town. In 2005, she moved to Huntsville with her husband. She completed her Masters
in early childhood education in 2009 from Alabama A & M University. Mrs. Martin holds an Alabama Professional Educator Certificate, Type A & B for early childhood education and has completed her Montessori certification program. She is passionate about teaching preschool-aged children and enjoys the many adventures that each new day has in store for her classroom. Cooking, especially baking is one of her favorite hobbies. Craft projects and reading are some of her favorite pastimes.
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Mrs. Sree Lakshmi
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I am currently an assistant teacher at MLC working both mornings and
afternoons. I have been working at MLC for the past eight years and
just love it! I was born in the Republic of India and later moved to the
United States to join my family. I am married and have a grown son
named Krishna who is 28 and a student at the University. I am
delighted to be a part of the MLC staff and truly enjoy working with
the children. I share the same principles as the other teachers
which is to provide an environment that facilitates intellectual
development for all students. I was fortunate to have been provided
with a good education from India and spent 3 years at the
University. I am hoping to begin my Montessori Training in January
2012. My other interests are: gardening, child development, exercise
and cooking.
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Mrs. Briana Cousins
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Mrs. Briana Cousins is beginning her third year
teaching at MLC as is also a certified Montessori teacher. Originally
from
Huntsville
, Mrs. Cousins received her B.S. degree in Business in 1999 from the
University
of
North Alabama. When working in
Birmingham, she received her MBA in 2005 from the
University
of
Alabama
at
Birmingham. She is married to Chris and has two amazing children. Life
experiences and an inspiring family lead Mrs. Cousins to evaluate her
life goals. Passionate about child education and development she
decided to make a transition back to her original area of interest –
early childhood education. Mrs. Briana Cousins began
volunteering for MLS in early 2009. Enthusiastic to work with
children while utilizing the Montessori philosophy, she began working
at MLS in October of 2009. She has completed her training to receive
her Montessori Certification in Early Childhood Education. Along
with spending time with her family, she enjoys working out and
reading.
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Mrs. Linda Crow
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I am beginning my third year as the afternoon assistant teacher at MLC.
I am originally from Huntsville, married with 2 children, and 3
grandchildren. I am very excited as well as dedicated to working with
children again as I previously worked 8 years in my Licensed Day Care
Home while living in Illinois and 4 years at Ann's Day Care here in
Huntsville. I feel very blessed to be a part of the wonderful staff at
the MLC and to work with children again and watch them grow and learn.
I also enjoy Crafts, Cooking, and Cosmetology.
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Mrs. Holly Williams
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My name is Holly Williams and I was born and
raised in Hazel Green,
Alabama.
I am married to a former marine and we have two children ages
three and six. I became
interested in working with children during my husband’s enlistment
since we had to travel and I began taking on-line courses for early
childhood development. I
learned about the Montessori program through family and instantly
admired the positive influence it has on young children.
I have been at the
Montessori Learning Center
for almost one year and I have grown to respect the life lessons
taught more and more everyday.
I have been fortunate enough to receive training in pre-k
curriculum and earn valuable certifications during my time at MLC.
I look forward to further my education in child development and
to obtain a Montessori Certification. I sincerely love working with
children and I believe we as teachers play a crucial role in the early
years of their development.
I am very grateful to have the opportunity to work with such
outstanding teachers at MLC !
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