Our school is staffed by specially trained Montessori teachers who have created a carefully arranged environment scaled physically and conceptually to children and sensitive to their needs for order and meaning. In the prepared environment, children may choose activities according to their diverse needs and desires.

“The Montessori teacher acts as the keeper of this prepared environment; she is not the focal point in the classroom. This is a distinction shared by her and the children, with the teacher serving as a link between the children and the prepared environment” – The Essential Montessori

 

Children’s House (Preschool)

Children's House Director & Magnolia Lead Teacher (3yrs-K): Miss Tracy Miller

Children's House Director

I worked in a Montessori classroom since 2001. I received my MWEI 2-6 credential in 2010. I was the acting Director prior to joining GBM.

Joined GBM: 2022

Aspen Class (3-5yrs): Miss Taylor Thomson

 

Joined GBM:  2022

Bamboo Class (2-3yrs): Miss Gabriella Salvato
I received my Bachelor’s degree from CSU Sacramento in Child Development and hold an AMS Early Childhood credential.

 

Joined GBM: 2021
Cherry Blossom Class (2-3yrs): Ms. Raisa Chebotarev

Education

Joined GBM:

Magnolia Class (3yrs-K): Miss Allyson Case

I have been a teaching assistant for 6 years and a lead teacher for 1.  I received my bachelor’s degree at SFSU
and my Montessori teaching credential at MTC in Shingle Springs.

Joined GBM: 2022

Willow Class (3-5yrs): Miss Briana Warnshuis

I'm a certified Montessori Teacher with the American Montessori Society with an Early Childhood credential. I have twelve years of experience in the classroom.

Joined GBM: 2022

Wisteria Class (3yrs-K): Miss Ashley Chenkin

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, Child Development, CSU Sacramento
  • American Montessori Society (AMS) Primary Certification (2.5 - 6 yrs)

Joined GBM: 2014

Elementary

Elementary Director: Ms. Emily Compton

Director of Granite Bay Montessori

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, CSU Sacramento
  • AMS Certification (EL I: 6-9 yrs)
  • NAMTC Certification (0-3 yrs)
  • MACAR I Certification

Joined GBM: 2004

Lower Elementary Lead Teacher: Ms. Shaina Oppenheim

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Chapman University
  • AMS Primary Certification (3-6 yrs)

Joined GBM: 2015

Lower Elementary Lead Teacher: Ms. Alicia Delfin

Education:

Joined GBM: 2022

Upper Elementary Lead Teacher: Mr. Gordon Katz

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, History, Swarthmore College
  • Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, (K-8), National University
  • AMS Certification (Elementary 1 and 2, ages 6-9; 9-12)

Joined GBM: 2021

Middle School Lead Teacher: Mr. Bryan Baker

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies, CSU Sacramento
  • Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (K-8), CSU Sacramento
  • AMS Certification (Secondary: 9-12 yrs)
  • Project Based Science Institute (Levels 1 & 2), Monterey Bay Aquarium

Joined GBM: 2021