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Montessori(Main Office) Montessori - Tel:513 871-4700
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Department Head |
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Mrs. Phyllis Schueler
, Montessori Division Director - Tel:513-871-4700 , Fax:513-871-22xx
Location: Montessori
ph: 513-871-4700
fx: 513-871-22xx
Other Information:
37 Years at The Summit
40 Years in Education
Degrees:
Phyllis A. Schueler, B.S., A.M.S., M.Ed.
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Faculty |
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Ms. Amy Berger
, Teacher - Tel:513-871-4700
Location: Montessori
ph: 513-871-4700
Other Information:
3 Years at The Summit
Lower School-Montessori
Assistant and Lead teacher
Education:
B.A. Interior design
A.A. Studio Art
M.A. Education
Orton Gillingham Training
Certification:
Ohio K-3
Montessori
Teaching Experience: 11 years
4 years at The Summit I went to The Summit for four years as a child. When I had the opportunity to substitute a class it reminded me how much I enjoyed being here; so I decided to get a full time position. I am single and the youngest of 6. I have two cats, one anole and one tree frog. I grew up with dogs and horses too. I am very interested in Ballet, bird watching and feeding, arts and crafts, travel, dancing, wooden jigsaw puzzles and old movies.
Degrees:
Amy E. Berger, B.A., M.Ed., A.M.S.
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Ms. Brooke Byam
, Teacher - Tel:513-871-4700
Location: Montessori
ph: 513-871-4700
Other Information:
1st Year at The Summit
11 Years in Education 2 Years at The Summit
Degrees:
Brooke B. Byam, B.S., M.Ed.
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Mrs. Anne Chambers
, Teaching Assistant - Tel:513-871-4700
Location: Montessori
ph: 513-871-4700
Other Information:
10 Years at The Summit
13 Years in Teaching 11 Years at The Summit
Degrees:
Anne M. Chambers, B.S.
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Mrs. Mary Humpert
, Teacher - Tel:513-871-4700
Location: Montessori
ph: 513-871-4700
Other Information:
30 Years at The Summit
Lower School- Montessori
Head Teacher
Education:
B.A. and M. Ed. Xavier University, Montessori Education
Certification:
Ohio Certification and Non-tax
Preschool to third grade
American Montessori Society Certification, Ages 3-6
Teaching Experience: 36 years
31 years at The Summit I love working with children and hope to guide them to a love of learning. I have done this through teaching math, language, science, social studies, geography, religion, art and music -- all in the Montessori method. I chose The Summit after doing my student teaching here. My grandmother and inspiration, Antoinette Daly Homan, was a 1916 graduate of The Summit. I was also taught in grade school by Notre Dame Sisters and was inspired by them and their devotion to the school. Children learn by using all their senses. They also have a high level of concentration, a strong sense of order, and times in their development when they are more sensitive to absorbing specific concepts. At an early age, children can learn to make choices, to lead and take responsibility for their own learning and to reach their maximum potential. I am married to Larry Humpert, an architect with A.M. Kinney. I have four children: Joe, a Summit and University of Illinois graduate; Teddy, a Summit graduate and junior at Ohio University; Matt, a senior at The Summit and Mark , a freshman at The Summit. I am involved in Matt's and Mark's high school activities, especially the boys' soccer team. I enjoy gardening, knitting, reading and running.
Degrees:
Mary S. Humpert, B.A., A.M.S., M.Ed.
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Mrs. Michele Kaegi
, Teacher - Tel:513-871-4700
Location: Montessori
ph: 513-871-4700
Other Information:
21 Years at The Summit
Lower School-Montessori
Head Teacher
Education:
B.S. Education
Montessori degree from National Center for Montessori Education
Certification:
Pre K-3
Teaching Experience: 23 years
22 years at The Summit I have taught Preschool, Kindergarten, and Montessori 3-6. Here at The Summit I am also involved with the Fall Festival and the used uniform sale. My husband Mark and I have four children: Zack, Matthew, Lily, and Grace.
Degrees:
Michele R. Kaegi, B.S., A.M.S.
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Ms. Karen Koch
, Teacher - Tel:513-871-4700
Location: Montessori
ph: 513-871-4700
Other Information:
13 Years at The Summit
Lower School-Montessori
Head Teacher
Montessori and Advanced Enrichment
Education:
B.A. Washington University
M.Ed. Xavier University
Certification:
pre-kindergarten
K-6
Teaching Experience: 16 years
14 years at The Summit I am an alumnae of both Cincinnati Country Day School and Seven Hills School. However, I love The Summit because of its spiritual awareness and character- building emphasis. As a teacher, I must continue to evolve as a person. It is important to weed out my character weaknesses and strive towards excellence by focusing on my gifts. Humility, Kindness and Intelligence are key ingredients in my teaching. This summer I participated in the Positive Discipline Workshop. It was very powerful and beneficial towards my role at The Summit. I am single with two children, Brian, 15 and Cameron, 13 and three cats. I love doing needlework, traveling, yoga, and cooking.
Degrees:
Karen J. Koch, B.A., M.Ed.
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Ms. Lori Meier
, Teacher - Tel:513-871-4700
ph: 513-871-4700
Other Information:
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Mr. Brian Miller
, Physical Education - Tel:513-871-4700
Location: Lower School
ph: 513-871-4700
Other Information:
10 Years at The Summit
Lower School
Physical Education
Education:
B.A. University of Kentucky, physical education and health education
Currently working on masters degree at Northern Kentucky University
Certification:
Physical Education K-12
Teaching Experience: 12 years
11 years at The Summit Here at The Summit, I teach physical education to students Montessori through third grade. In addition to my teaching responsibilities, I have been given the opportunity to coach our athletic teams at The Summit. During this time, I have coached the Middle School boys soccer, lacrosse and football teams, as well as the Middle School girls basketball and soccer teams. I believe working with these students outside the classroom setting has allowed me to know them better than if I had not been their coach. Outside of The Summit, I have spent time volunteering at clinics designed to help children who have been abused either physically or emotionally. I also enjoy working with children who participate in the Special Olympics.
Degrees:
Brian R. Miller, B.A.
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Mrs. Linda Moeggenberg
, Teacher - Tel:513-871-4700
Location: Montessori
ph: 513-871-4700
Other Information:
23 Years at The Summit
Lower School-Montessori
Head Teacher
All-day Advanced Enrichment Class
Education:
B.S. Ohio State University
Certification:
AMS Montessori Certification ages 3-6
Ohio state five year license to teach K-8
Teaching Experience: 25 years
24 years at The Summit I have always wanted to be a teacher ever since I met some! My kindergarten teacher was Mrs. Schmidt and I loved her! My youngest brother was five years old when I entered Ohio State and he became my "experimental" kindergarten child. I was privileged to accompany him on many field trips and help his class with projects. I taught 3-4 year olds at a preschool my first year out of college and then found my "home," The Summit! I saw an ad for a middle school Science or Math position at The Summit and called in for that position. After hearing my experience, I was offered a position in the Montessori as an assistant. What I found was an amazing philosophy and school. Not only did I further my education to get my 3-6 Montessori degree, I also found a home and school for my daughters, who are now lifers at The Summit. In the past, I have been actively involved in the summer camp program. I also volunteer when I can for various SPA events. Outside of the classroom, I have helped the parish collect various food stuffs and Christmas gifts. I have volunteered to teach preschool religion classes over the years. My husband and I also donate to United Way as well as The Summit. This summer I attended a full-day workshop at Wilmington College on Positive Discipline. This was funded through the James Evans Grant Program at The Summit. I am married to my high school sweetheart, Jim, and we have two girls who are lifers at the Summit. Jim and I have been married for 21 years. I was married the same year I started at The Summit. My daughter Marie is a senior and Rachel is in eighth grade. We have two dogs, both Golden Retrievers: Clifford, 14 and Buster, 4. I enjoy going to my children's sporting and school events. I also enjoy reading and music of all types. I have been blessed to work at the Summit. The school and its community is an integral part of my life. I am so happy to be a part of The Summit community doing something that I have always wanted to do - teach kindergarten! It is extra special that my two girls are with me and I have fabulous colleagues!
Degrees:
Linda A. Moeggenberg, B.S., A.M.S.
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Mrs. Noreen Petry
, Teaching Assistant - Tel:513-871-4700
Location: Montessori
ph: 513-871-4700
Other Information:
17 Years at The Summit
31 Years in Teaching 18 Years at The Summit
Degrees:
Noreen H. Petry, B.A.
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Mrs. Margaret Prinner
, Teaching Assistant - Tel:513-871-4700
Location: Montessori
ph: 513-871-4700
Other Information:
15 Years at The Summit
25 Years in Teaching 16 Years at The Summit
Degrees:
Margaret J. Prinner, B.S.
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Mrs. Sharon Sales
, Teaching Assistant - Tel:513-871-4700
Location: Montessori
ph: 513-871-4700
Other Information:
16 Years at The Summit
Lower School-Montessori
Teaching Assistant
Education:
B.S. Education
Nine hours towards Masters
Certification:
K-8
Teaching Experience: 17 years
17 years at The Summit When I interviewed with the Montessori director, Phyllis Schueler, I liked her right away. My interview with Ed Tyrrell revealed his love for The Summit and I perceived he had a real sense of fairness and professional expectation from people who taught and worked here. Then, when I stepped into the beautiful chapel, I had a sense of belonging and I feel that every time I walk through there. It is a wonderful thing to be able to spend some moments with God during the work day. I believe that each child should be treated by their teacher as if he or she were their own child. The child needs love, understanding, and a sense of safety and well being at school. Also, they should have high expectations for themselves as well as their teachers. Teaching at The Summit is wonderful because of the hard-working people here(especially my co-worker, Linda Moeggenberg), the caring parents, and most of all, the children. I have been married for 40 years with two married daughters and one adorable grandson. Recently, we lost our dog, Boris to cancer. I enjoy reading, travel and golf.
Degrees:
Sharon A. Sales, B.S.
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Ms. Mary Schwietering
, Head Teacher - Tel:513-871-4700
Location: Montessori
ph: 513-871-4700
Other Information:
2 Years at The Summit
Lower School-Montessori
Head Teacher
Education:
B.S. Michigan State University, Liberal Arts
M.Ed. Xavier University
Certification:
Ohio
Teaching Experience: 3 years
3 years at the Summit I was inspired to go into education because I come from a family of teachers. Also, experiencing my own children's Montessori education brought me to teaching. I chose to teach here because the community that makes up the Summit Country Day School is an awesome group of people that I wanted to be involved with. Outside of the classroom, I am a mentor to a single mother with five children. I have been married for 17 years with three children: Nick, age 22, Anna, age 13, and Ellie, age 9 1/2.
Degrees:
Mary F. Schwietering, B.A., M.Ed.
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Mrs. Kathleen Scott
, Teacher - Tel:513-871-4700
Location: Montessori
ph: 513-871-4700
Other Information:
8 Years at The Summit
Lower School-Montessori
Head Teacher
Education:
B.S.N. Otterbein College, Nursing
M.Ed. Xavier University, Early Childhood Education
Certification:
Pre-K- 3
Teaching Experience: 10 years
9 years at The Summit When my husband and I were transferred to Cincinnati with his job, our realtor suggested The Summit Country Day School. We placed our children, Brianna and Gabriel here. When I saw what they were learning in the Montessori school I was very impressed. I began to substitute in the Montessori and after one year decided that I wanted to go back to school to get a Masters in Education with a concentration in Early Childhood Montessori learning. I was intrigued by the level of dedication and creative expression in education. I was also impressed with the children I knew who attended The Summit, and the level of maturity and knowledge they possessed. My teaching philosophy stems from the belief that children should be allowed to explore our world in a fun and exciting environment and to provide as many experiences as possible. I like to open the world up to our children while having an understanding of the roles and responsibilities in life. I believe children should know that we are responsible to and for each other as reflected in the teachings of Christ. I am very involved with my parish, Immaculate Heart of Mary, in Anderson. I am currently working with the 7th grade Boy Scouts on the Catholic Religious emblem Ad Altare Dei. In the community, I am the coordinator for the State of Ohio Board of Education required PRAXIS III assessment process. I work with newly graduated teachers or those who have transferred from another state who now teach at The Summit. I also serve as the recording secretary to the LPDC committee. I have been married to Kevin for 25 years, we have two adopted children who are only 5 months 3 days apart in age! We also have a sweet dog, Oreo, who is a border collie/lab mix. I enjoy reading, sewing, and scrapbooking.
Degrees:
Kathleen J. Scott, B.S.N., A.M.S., M.Ed.
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Mrs. Rebecca Slater
, Music - Tel:513-871-4700
Location: Lower School
ph: 513-871-4700
Other Information:
8 Years at The Summit
Lower School
Music
Education:
B.S. Ball State University, Music Education, piano and voice
M.M. Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, piano accompanying
Certification:
K-12
Teaching Experience: 23 years
9 Years at The Summit In the past, I have taught High School Choral Music, Music Theory, K - 8 general music, Kindermusik (music program for preschool children), as well as piano and piano-related courses at Xavier University. My children were already attending The Summit when I decided to teach here. I already knew it was a great school. I love being in their environment. My approach to early music education is process-oriented. I believe children can learn by doing. We focus on steady beat and singing in tune. In the primary grades I use an Orff-Schulwerk based approach, which again involves active participation in music. We sing, play instruments, move, and learn about composers in an active, fun way. Musical literacy is an important component of the Primary music curriculum. Outside of The Summit, I am the Music Director at St. Pius X Church in Edgewood, Kentucky. Over the Summer, I received two Evans grants. I also received training in "Music Together," an early childhood curriculum. I also took a workshop about how to improve children in music liturgy. I have been married to Jeff for 20 years. We have two boys attending The Summit and two cats.
Degrees:
Rebecca A. Slater, B.S., M.M.
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Mrs. Kendra Thornton
, Academic Counsellor K-6 - Tel:513-471-8700
ph: 513-471-8700
Other Information:
I have been working with a variety of children with all levels of need over the past four years. I was most recently at St. Aloysius Orphanage, where I completed my counseling internship and clinical residency. As an employee of SAO, I counseled children at East End Community Heritage School and Rockdale Academy. My experience with children from such a varying degree of backgrounds has helped prepare me for my work at The Summit. I am excited to learn more about the wonderful children and families at this school.
I am married and a resident of Mt. Lookout. I enjoy reading, traveling, and art.
Degrees:
BA- Undergraduate at University of Cincinnati, MA- Graduate Program in Counseling at Xavier University
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Mrs. Martha Twombly
, Spanish - Tel:513-871-4700
Location: Montessori
ph: 513-871-4700
Other Information:
22 Years at The Summit
Middle School
Spanish
Education:
B.S. and M.Ed. Psychology
Certification:
Montessori and Spanish
Teaching Experience: 32 years
23 years at The Summit I was inspired to become a teacher because of my love for children and desire to make a significant difference in their lives. I wanted to be part of an institution that offered students the opportunity to develop their character, as well as receiving an excellent academic and Catholic education. I believe in being a passionate, enthusiastic and motivated educator who provides a link to help my students discover a new language and cultural world. I want my students to experience the joy of learning and to develop confidence in their ability to speak another language and interact with people from a different culture, so that they can be our future ambassadors to the world. Here at The Summit, I am a member the Curriculum Coordinators Committee, the Team Leaders Committee, and the Diversity and Inclusion Committee. I also help provide financial assistance and educational materials to underprivileged children in Colombia. Last year I attended the following workshops and conferences: Connecting to Other Cultures through Languages workshop, Learning and the Brain conference, Really Learning! Teaching The Way Children Learn Best, The Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, The Foreign Language Collaborative at Xavier University, and The Biggest and Brightest Light (a character education workshop). I am married and have two sons and a daughter who are Summit "lifers." In my spare time I enjoy traveling, theater, reading, gardening, and dancing.
Degrees:
Martha R. Twombly, B.S., M.Ed.
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Mrs. Julia Ventura
, Teaching Assistant - Tel:513-871-4700
Location: Montessori
ph: 513-871-4700
Other Information:
10 Years at The Summit
Lower School-Montessori
Teaching Assistant
Education:
B.A., M.A. Xavier University, Fine Arts, Education, Montessori
Certification:
Education (1-8) and Montessori
post-graduate courses
Teaching Experience: 23 years
11 years at The Summit I have always taught ballet and then just continued on into regular education. I was always teaching people as a young girl and was a natural at it. I have taught ballet, gymnastics, and Montessori. I subbed a lot in the Primary at The Summit before entering Montessori. I came to The Summit after I ran an extracurricular dance program here years ago upon retiring from the Cincinnati Ballet Company and I got to know Mr. Tyrrell. My husband is a Summit Boys School graduate and The Summit seemed like an excellent match when searching for a preschool for my son. I just ended up changing careers and teaching here. My teaching philosophy is to enjoy what you are doing so the students feel your joy for the subject at hand. Kindness, patience, and dedication are my mantras. I am currently taking a Montessori methods course at Xavier University. I work out at the Cincinnati Sports Mall and I am a proud mother of a 13 year old son!
Degrees:
Julia A. Ventura, B.F.A., M.A.
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Mrs. Lauren Mahoney
, Montessori Aide - Tel:513-471-8700
ph: 513-471-8700
Other Information:
2009
After college, I worked for 2 years as a technical writer for a large Healthcare Information Technology corporation. As I gained more experience in the field, I increasingly felt drawn to education. I sooned learned about Xavier's Montessori Masters program, and after my first Montessori Philosophy class, I fell in love with the educational principles of Maria Montessori.
I spent two years working hard to gain my Masters in the program, and am pleased to now be working at the Summit Country Day School. I'm excited to be working with children full time!
Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in English/Journalism from Miami University
MEd Montessori Education from Xavier University
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Staff |
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Ms. Kimberly Bush
, Montessori Administrative Assistant - Tel:513-871-4700 , Fax:513-871-2251
Location: School Secretaries
ph: 513-871-4700
fx: 513-871-2251
Other Information:
1st Year at The Summit
Degrees:
Kimberly D. Bush
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