Pamela is the director and owner of Strode Montessori. She has always had a passion for caring for young infants and toddlers. Pamela studied for her Montessori credentials in infant and toddler care at the Montessori Education Center of the Rockies and has completed her master's degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in December 2011 in curriculum studies with a focus in early childhood education. She is enthusiastic about providing quality infant and toddler care to her community in Hawaii.

 

Masae has an associate's degree in early childhood education and has taken many of PATCH's classes. She absolutely loves working with infants and toddlers and has been in the field for over fifteen years. Masae's hobbies include macrame, needlepoint, cooking, sewing, and ceramics.

Lora has worked with infants and toddlers for over twenty years. Lora is currently enrolled at Chaminade University studying Montessori Philosophy. She has a great reputation of being patient and really paying attention to the child's needs as well as respecting the child. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family.

Ashley has been working with infants and toddlers for six years and cannot imagine herself doing anything else. She really loves to learn about each individual child and helping him or her grow. Ashley is currently working on her associate's degree in early childhood education and continues to take many of PATCH's training workshops. When Ashley is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family.

 

Dorleen has been an aide for seven years and a caregiver for the past year. She has taken four of PATCH's courses and is always interested in furthering her education in early childhood. Dorleen is currently enrolled at Chaminade University studying Montessori Philosophy. Dorleen enjoys working closely with the families of the children she cares for. In her free time, she spends time with her family.

 

Beth has been working with infants and toddlers for a number of years. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of Dayton in Early Childhood Education and studied a lot of the Montessori philosophy while there. When Beth is not in the classroom, she enjoys the outdoors, running, and reading.

Kelsey received her teaching degree in Early Childhood Education from Stevenson University in Maryland. With her experience, she brings a lot to the toddler classroom. Kelsey enjoys preparing the toddler environment to allow the children to use the materials in an effective and educational fashion. When she is not working, she spends time in the water and reading.

Amy has been working with infants and toddlers since she finished high school. She has earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Nothern Colorado in Education and studied parts of the Montessori philosophy while there. Amy is dedicated to the success of every student both socially and academically. When Amy is not in the classroom, she enjoys spending time with friends.

 

 

Seree is currently studying early childhood education at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She enjoys learning what is special to each individual child. Seree has been working in the field of early education since she was eighteen and absolutely loves it.

Grace has been working with infants and toddlers for over 20 years. She especially loves doing reading, dancing, and arts and crafts with the toddlers. Working in the toddler classroom gives her lots of joy and fulfillment. When she is in the infant classroom, she loves to spend one-on-one time with each child. When Grace is not working, she spends time with her family.