Donna Hargrave
CMS Founder and Former Administrator 1988-2021, Substitute Staff I am often asked the question when working with this age group, “How do you do it?” For me, it isn’t a…
Nina Draper
My name is Nina Draper. I was born in San Francisco, California. I became interested in
Montessori when I visited a classroom during my Early Childhood Education training. I received my A.S. Degree in Early Childhood Development in 1987 from the College of the Redwoods in Eureka, California.
Jessica Huynh
Lead Teacher – Bumblebee Room I started working at CMS in 2004. Montessori was all new to me and I was amazed at what I saw the children doing. I…
Sara Melton
Lead Teacher – Dragonfly Room Hello! I have lived in the Camas/Washougal area my whole life. I am honored to be a part of the lives of our youngest community…
Kim Decker
Lead Teacher – Ladybug Room Kim joined the Ladybug Classroom in the Spring of 2023. She has been teaching since 1989 and completed her Montessori Training in 1998. Kim holds…
Lynette Miller
Lead Teacher – Butterfly Classroom Hello. I joined the Butterfly Room at Camas Montessori (CMS) in the fall of 2023. I have my 0 to 3 training from Montessori Northwest…
Jessica Hoffert
Assistant Bumblebee Classroom Hello! My name is Jessica Hoffert and I am so excited to be a part of the Camas Montessori community! I have had the privilege of working…
Romy Stallings-Barnes
Assistant Dragonfly Classroom I have been working in Early Childhood Education for over 25 years. My experience consists of being a lead teacher, a co-lead, and a teaching assistant. I…
Kate Brown
Assistant Ladybug Classroom Kate started at Camas Montessori in 2022 as the assistant in the Ladybug Classroom. Both of her daughters were students here. Kate enjoyed learning more about the…
Julia Frigon
Assistant Butterfly Classroom I have 25+ years of experience working with preschoolers. In 2014, I started in a Montessori school and knew it was where I wanted to stay. I’ve…
Jessie Leon
Assistant, Nap Room/Morning care Staff I was born and raised in the PNW. I love outdoor adventures almost as much as digging into a big DIY project. Crocheting and yoga…
Amelia Wong
Assistant, Nap Room/Aftercare Staff Amelia was born and raised in Camas, Washington. She graduated from Camas High School and Clark College. She also earned her bachelors degree from Northern Arizona…
Keirstyn Obermiller
Assistant, Nap Room/Aftercare Staff Keirstyn is a parent of 1 child who attends Camas Montessori School. They started with CMS in the fall of 2023, following experience from Montessori schools…
Danae Kizer
Substitute Staff My name is Danae Hargrave Kizer. I was a Montessori child when I was in preschool and Kindergarten. I went on to become a cosmetologist for about 12…
Lea Wheeler
Substitute Staff, Former Lead Teacher in Dragonfly Room I am a graduate of University of California at Santa Cruz with a degree in Cultural Anthropology. I grew up in Southern…