Our Staff
Dedicated to authentic Montessori education, the administration and staff at St. Peter's Montessori are highly trained, talented, and love working with children. We believe that great teachers are our best asset.
Faculty
MS. DIANE WOODYARD
Head of School
MRS. KRISTIN HENRY
Eels (Elementary) Guide
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MS. KATHY FRANKENSTEIN
Angelfish (Primary) Guide
MS. ANNA MAYEN
Bettafish (Primary) Guide
MS. BELEN INAL
Clownfish (Toddler) Guide
MS. MARI DIAMOND
Dory (Infant) Guide
MS. BRIANA MORENO
Eels Aide
MS. ANNA MAYEN
Bettafish (Primary) Guide
MS. MELANIE AUSTIN
Angelfish Aide
My name is Melanie Austin, I am the outdoor environment assistant in the Angelfish classroom and a parent of a student at St. Peter’s. I received my bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University and was a substitute teacher in this district before joining St. Peter’s at the beginning of the year. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, traveling, and exploring new hobbies when I have the time. I am thrilled and look forward to learning, working, and building relationships with the children, families, and the staff at our school.New Paragraph
MS. SHANNAN DIVER
Clownfish Aide
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BERENICE VILLAFAN
Bettafish Aide
MS. AMANDA BRAMLETT
Dory Aide
MS. EDITH GONZALES
Bettafish Aide
MS. JOCELYN SCHULTZ
Aftercare Aide
MS. MANDA GEMPLER
Reading Specialist
MR. TIM QUICK
Scholarships and Billing Manager
Tim Quick is a retired high school teacher; he taught business and computer subjects for over 30 years--mostly at Maryvale High School and Betty Fairfax High School in the Phoenix Union High School District. Tim received his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Arizona State University. He came to St. Peter’s in 2014 after more than 30 years at Church of the Epiphany in Tempe. Tim and his wife Debbie have three grown children.
REV. DR. AMY E. JACOBER
Chaplain
Pastor Amy has been serving in ministry for nearly 25 years. She has an MDiv and PhD in Theology with particular interest in practical theology. Her interest in St. Peter's Montessori began with her three children attending beginning in 2012. She is invested in the faith formation and scriptural teaching from our youngest to most experienced students. Outside of chapel, she is a professor of Theology & Youth Ministry as well as multiple pastoral duties. She loves time with her family and can be found hiking, cooking, or playing board games around the family table.
If you think your child would thrive in a Montessori environment, give us a call or schedule a tour online. We would love for you to visit our school and learn more.