The Children’s House
The Montessori classroom is prepared to meet each child where they are developmentally, supportive of their individual intellectual, social, emotional, and physical needs. This is accomplished when the Montessori teacher creates intentional spaces with hands-on educational materials to support a nurturing environment to thrive.
Approximate Ages: 24 months - 6 years
Evy, Lead 2 year old Teacher
Evy joined VAKC in July of 2024. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Oberlin College in English and Theater in 1996. She continued her education to earn her Master’s Degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in Theater in 1998. Evy has also earned her lead child care teacher qualifications through Department of Children and Families foundational trainings in Introduction to the Childcare Profession, Skills and Strategies for the Childcare Teacher, and Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care.
Evy continues to prove she is a lifelong learner as she completed her WI Registry Program Development Credential in 2020. She is passionate about supporting children's emotional development and intellectual growth through creativity, storytelling, and unconditional nurturing support.
Ann, Lead Montessori Teacher
Ann joined VAKC in January of 2025. She earned her Montessori Children’s House Diploma from Association Montessori International as well as a Wisconsin DPI license in Early Childhood Education. Her mission as a Montessori teacher is to observe each child, and follow the cues they give in their intrinsic quest for self-development. Ann values the human connection with nature both as an educator and in her personal life. When Ann is not at VAKC she enjoys spending time with her husband, Chris, their two dogs, and elderly cat. They enjoy visiting with friends and family, bird-watching, working in their garden, exploring the outdoors via walking or biking!
Luisa, The Children’s House Assistant Teacher
Luisa joined VAKC in January of 2025. Luisa has earned her lead child care teacher qualifications through Department of Children and Families foundational trainings in Introduction to the Childcare Profession & Skills and Strategies for the Childcare Teacher. She previously worked in a bilingual preschool focusing on the spanish language. Luisa is from Venezuela and loves being able to work independently with each child to support their autonomy individually.
“The hands help the development of the intellect. When a child is capable of using his hands, he can have a quantity of experiences in the environment through using them. In order to develop his consciousness, then his intellect, and then his will, he must have exercises and experiences.”
—Maria Montessori
