Staff Roster - Franciscan Montessori Earth School
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Staff Roster - Franciscan Montessori Earth School
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Staff Roster
The staff at the Franciscan Montessori Earth School are opening pathways for children to learn, collaborate, and grow into thriving young people every day. Their diverse experience and expertise, in addition to their dedication, fosters each student’s individuality within a community of respect and kindness.
Inspiring children to expand their mind, nurture their spirit, and steward the Earth since 1977.
Admissions
President
Sister Therese Gutting, F.S.E.
sistertheresegutting@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2012
Education: B.S., M.Ed. & Ed.D.
Sister Therese taught at Queen of Peace Catholic School in Cloquet, Minnesota. Concurrently, she served as an adjunct faculty member, teaching business at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College (FDLTCC) in the evenings. In 2001, Sister Therese became Vice President of Academic Affairs, a post she held until 2009. Sister Therese founded and directed the Northwoods Computer Center while in Duluth. She returned to Queen of Peace as principal in 2009. Sister Therese came to the Franciscan Montessori the Earth School in 2012 and has been instrumental in our growth and advancement.
Head of School
Isaac Brocker
ibrocker@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2014
Education: B.S. in Biology. AMI/NAMTA Montessori Orientation Programme to Adolescent Studies Diploma.
Children's House
Tracie Ott
Guide, Fir Room
tott@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 1997
Education: B.A. in Human Studies. AMI Primary Diploma. Member of AMI, NAMTA, OMA.
Epi Santillan Garcia
Assistant, Fir Room
egarcia@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2008
Education: Graduated from a Preschool Teacher’s course and the Montessori Children’s House Assistant course.
Priscilla Winning
Head Guide, Larch Room
pwinning@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 1985
Education: B.A. in Education and Social Science. AMI Primary Diploma. Member of AMI, NAMTA, and OMA.
Gwen Pester
Assistant, Larch Room
gpester@fmes.org
Started at FMES:
2021
Jamie Greene
Guide, Redwood Room
jgreen@fmes.org
Started at FMES:2023
Education: BA in Spanish and Minor in Studio Arts. MED in Primary Montessori Education. AMI Primary Montessori Diploma. Catechesis of The Good Shepherd Atrium Level 1 certificate.
Cameron Giese
Assistant, Redwood Room;
Children's House
cdiese@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2024
Education: B.A. Liberal Studies
Lower Elementary
Lorelea McAfee
Head Guide, Alder Room
lmcafee@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2005
Education: B.S. in Literature and Biology/Math. M.Ed. AMI Elementary Diploma. Certified at the Associate Level in Orton-Gillingham language development.
Permission for Outing
Earth Experience Form
Earth Experience Handbook
Mandatory Reporter
Tess Stevens-Wahl
Assistant, Alder Room
tstevens-wahl@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2017
Permission for Outing
Earth Experience Form
Earth Experience Handbook
Mandatory Reporter
Daphney Pranzetti
Guide, Spruce Room
dpranzetti@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2023
Education: B.S. in Elementary Education. Major in Early Childhood Education. Master of Arts in Teaching English Language. AMI Elementary Diploma.
Permission for Outing
Earth Experience Form
Earth Experience Handbook
Mandatory Reporter
Hannah Bludworth
Assistant, Spruce Room
Permission for Outing
Earth Experience Form
Earth Experience Handbook
Mandatory Reporter
Julie Ann Cassidy
Head Guide, Pine Room
jcassidy@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2020
Education: B.A. in Sociology. M.A. in Child Welfare. AMI Primary and Elementary Diplomas. Member of EAA, AMI and OMA.
Permission for Outing
Earth Experience Form
Earth Experience Handbook
Mandatory Reporter
Keltik Schwabel
Assistant, Pine Room
kschwabel@fmes.org
Started at FMES:
2021
Education: Associate of Arts, with the major credited to Oregon Transfer
Permission for Outing
Earth Experience Form
Earth Experience Handbook
Mandatory Reporter
Upper Elementary
Gladys Munoz
Head Guide, Willow Room
gmunoz@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2001
Education: B.S. in Chemical Engineering. OBMC Montessori Elementary Certificate. M.A. in Education Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).
Permission for Outing
Earth Experience Form
Earth Experience Handbook
Mandatory Reporter
Seth Burnham
Assistant, Willow Room
email coming soon
Started at FMES: August 2022
Education: Classical Performance, Mountview Theatre School, London, England
Permission for Outing
Earth Experience Form
Earth Experience Handbook
Mandatory Reporter
Carrie Cox
Guide, Maple Room
ccox@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2022
Education: B.S. in Philosophy,
B.S. in Liberal Studies.
AMI Elementary Certificate.
Member of AMI.
Permission for Outing
Earth Experience Form
Earth Experience Handbook
Mandatory Reporter
Andrew Paris
Assistant, Maple Room
aparis@fmes.org
Started at FMES:
2021
Permission for Outing
Earth Experience Form
Earth Experience Handbook
Mandatory Reporter
Meredith Peters
Guide, Oak Room
mpeters@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2024
B.A. Music and Psychology.
AMI Primary and Elementary Diplomas.
M.Ed in Primary Montessori Education.
Permission for Outing
Earth Experience Form
Earth Experience Handbook
Mandatory Reporter
Anisha Scanlon
Assistant, Oak Room
ascanlon@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2025
Education: Associates of General Studies, Behavioral Facilitator Certification
Permission for Outing
Earth Experience Form
Earth Experience Handbook
Mandatory Reporter
Middle School
Jennifer Waters
Guide, Middle School Co-Coordinator
jwaters@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2014
Education: B.A. in English and minor in Professional Writing. MAT. AMI/NAMTA Montessori Orientation Programme to Adolescent Studies Diploma.
Permission for Outing
Earth Experience Form
Earth Experience Handbook
Mandatory Reporter
John Kenagy
Guide, Middle School Co-Coordinator
jkenagy@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2017
Education: B.A. in Philosophy. AMI Elementary Diploma. Member of AMI, NAMTA and OMA.
Permission for Outing
Earth Experience Form
Earth Experience Handbook
Mandatory Reporter
Sister Therese Gutting, F.S.E.
Religious Studies, Clare Hall
sistertheresegutting@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2012
Education: B.S., M.Ed. & Ed.D.
Sara Adams
Science/Writing
Permission for Outing
Earth Experience Form
Earth Experience Handbook
Mandatory Reporter
MA Staff
Kathy Tyler
Supervisor, MA
ktyler@fmes.org
Started at FMES:
1999
Sibilina Chanocua
Assistant, MA
schanocua@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2018
Kim Muncie
Assistant, MA
kmuncie@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 1995
Rita Khokaz
Assistant, MA
rkhokaz@fmes.org
Started at FMES: August 2022
Education: Bachelor's degree in teaching.
Special Classes
Marc Boucher-Colbert
Garden Specialist
mcolbert@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2006
Education: B.A. in Religious Studies. M.A. in Educational Policy and Foundations.
Permission for Outing
Earth Experience Form
Earth Experience Handbook
Mandatory Reporter
Linda Kaiel
Atrium Guide
lkaiel@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 1983
Education: B.A. in Liberal Arts, magna cum laude. AMI Montessori Primary Diploma. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd training certificates for Level I (3-6) Level II (6-9) and Level III (9-12).
Jocelyn Mueller
German Instructor
jmueller@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2022
Education: B.A. of Fine Arts (German and Biology). Phd. in Biology (Ethnobotany). German Language Certification Goethe Institute and German Sprach Diplom for Higher Education.
Permission for Outing
Earth Experience Form
Earth Experience Handbook
Mandatory Reporter
Sara Myrvik
Garden Specialist Assistant
Email coming soon
Started at FMES: 2025
Education: coming soon
Tina Neeley
Spanish Instructor
tneeley@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2023
Education: BA in Spanish, MA in Library and Information Science.
Permission for Outing
Earth Experience Form
Earth Experience Handbook
Mandatory Reporter
Liz Smith
Atrium Assistant
lsmith@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 1992
Education: B.A. of Fine Arts. M.A. in Pastoral Ministry. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd training certificates for CH (3-6) LE (6-9) and UE (9-12).
Carol Swope
Tutor
cswope@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2023
Education: M.A. in Education. Member of IDA (International Dyslexia Association) Oregon Branch.
Scott Warner
Physical Education
swarner@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2014
Education: B.A. in Psychology. Class “E” coaching license from the US Soccer Federation.
Support Staff
Carrie Crimin
School Nurse
ccrimin@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2020
Education: B.S. in Nursing. M.A. of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.
Judy Foss
School Counselor
jfoss@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 1994
Education: B.S. and M.S. in Health Education. M.A. in Counseling Psychology. State of Oregon Professional Counselor License.
Sister Maria Serra Garcia, FSE
Business Manager
Email coming soon
Started at FMES: 2025
Education: B.A.in Business Administration with double major in Marketing and Finance, Minor in Psychology.
Lydia Junewick
Librarian
ljunewick@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2011
Education: B.A. in History. Phi Alpha Theta. Master of Library Science. Montessori Education studies.
Laura Kirkish
Advancement Assistant & Event Chair
lkirkish@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2024
Education: BA in English Lit and Spanish studies
Gerardo Montejo Lopez
Maintenance
Ryan Malone
Maintenance
rmalone@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2018
William Mathieson III
Maintenance
wmathieson@fmes.org
Started at FMES:
2021
Mary Owings
Bookkeeper, Accounts Payable
mowings@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2014
Mary Perry
Receptionist
mperry@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2023
Sherwen Sells
Bookkeeper, Accounts Payable
ssells@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2019
Education: B.A. in Accounting. M.A. in Business Administration with a major in Accounting and Finance. Philippine Certified Public Accountant Licensure.
Lisa Tran
Admissions Director
ltran@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2023
Education: B.A. and M.A. in English Literature
Ellie Vy
Administrative Assistant, Records Request
evy@fmes.org
Started at FMES:
2021
Michael Winning
Advancement Director
mwinning@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 1984
Education: B.A. and M.A. in English Literature. AMI Montessori Primary Diploma.
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The staff at the Franciscan Montessori Earth School are opening pathways for children to learn, collaborate, and grow into thriving young people every day. Their diverse experience and expertise, in addition to their dedication, fosters each student’s individuality within a community of respect and kindness.
Inspiring children to expand their mind, nurture their spirit, and steward the Earth since 1977.
Admissions
President
Sister Therese Gutting, F.S.E.
sistertheresegutting@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2012
Education: B.S., M.Ed. & Ed.D.
Sister Therese taught at Queen of Peace Catholic School in Cloquet, Minnesota. Concurrently, she served as an adjunct faculty member, teaching business at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College (FDLTCC) in the evenings. In 2001, Sister Therese became Vice President of Academic Affairs, a post she held until 2009. Sister Therese founded and directed the Northwoods Computer Center while in Duluth. She returned to Queen of Peace as principal in 2009. Sister Therese came to the Franciscan Montessori the Earth School in 2012 and has been instrumental in our growth and advancement.
Head of School
Isaac Brocker
ibrocker@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2014
Education: B.S. in Biology. AMI/NAMTA Montessori Orientation Programme to Adolescent Studies Diploma.
Children's House
Tracie Ott
Guide, Fir Room
tott@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 1997
Education: B.A. in Human Studies. AMI Primary Diploma. Member of AMI, NAMTA, OMA.
Epi Santillan Garcia
Assistant, Fir Room
egarcia@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2008
Education: Graduated from a Preschool Teacher’s course and the Montessori Children’s House Assistant course.
Priscilla Winning
Head Guide, Larch Room
pwinning@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 1985
Education: B.A. in Education and Social Science. AMI Primary Diploma. Member of AMI, NAMTA, and OMA.
Gwen Pester
Assistant, Larch Room
gpester@fmes.org
Started at FMES:
2021
Jamie Greene
Guide, Redwood Room
jgreen@fmes.org
Started at FMES:2023
Education: BA in Spanish and Minor in Studio Arts. MED in Primary Montessori Education. AMI Primary Montessori Diploma. Catechesis of The Good Shepherd Atrium Level 1 certificate.
Cameron Giese
Assistant, Redwood Room;
Children's House
cdiese@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2024
Education: B.A. Liberal Studies
Lower Elementary
Lorelea McAfee
Head Guide, Alder Room
lmcafee@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2005
Education: B.S. in Literature and Biology/Math. M.Ed. AMI Elementary Diploma. Certified at the Associate Level in Orton-Gillingham language development.
Permission for Outing
Earth Experience Form
Earth Experience Handbook
Mandatory Reporter
Tess Stevens-Wahl
Assistant, Alder Room
tstevens-wahl@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2017
Permission for Outing
Earth Experience Form
Earth Experience Handbook
Mandatory Reporter
Daphney Pranzetti
Guide, Spruce Room
dpranzetti@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2023
Education: B.S. in Elementary Education. Major in Early Childhood Education. Master of Arts in Teaching English Language. AMI Elementary Diploma.
Permission for Outing
Earth Experience Form
Earth Experience Handbook
Mandatory Reporter
Hannah Bludworth
Assistant, Spruce Room
Permission for Outing
Earth Experience Form
Earth Experience Handbook
Mandatory Reporter
Julie Ann Cassidy
Head Guide, Pine Room
jcassidy@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2020
Education: B.A. in Sociology. M.A. in Child Welfare. AMI Primary and Elementary Diplomas. Member of EAA, AMI and OMA.
Permission for Outing
Earth Experience Form
Earth Experience Handbook
Mandatory Reporter
Keltik Schwabel
Assistant, Pine Room
kschwabel@fmes.org
Started at FMES:
2021
Education: Associate of Arts, with the major credited to Oregon Transfer
Permission for Outing
Earth Experience Form
Earth Experience Handbook
Mandatory Reporter
Upper Elementary
Gladys Munoz
Head Guide, Willow Room
gmunoz@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2001
Education: B.S. in Chemical Engineering. OBMC Montessori Elementary Certificate. M.A. in Education Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).
Permission for Outing
Earth Experience Form
Earth Experience Handbook
Mandatory Reporter
Seth Burnham
Assistant, Willow Room
email coming soon
Started at FMES: August 2022
Education: Classical Performance, Mountview Theatre School, London, England
Permission for Outing
Earth Experience Form
Earth Experience Handbook
Mandatory Reporter
Carrie Cox
Guide, Maple Room
ccox@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2022
Education: B.S. in Philosophy,
B.S. in Liberal Studies.
AMI Elementary Certificate.
Member of AMI.
Permission for Outing
Earth Experience Form
Earth Experience Handbook
Mandatory Reporter
Andrew Paris
Assistant, Maple Room
aparis@fmes.org
Started at FMES:
2021
Permission for Outing
Earth Experience Form
Earth Experience Handbook
Mandatory Reporter
Meredith Peters
Guide, Oak Room
mpeters@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2024
B.A. Music and Psychology.
AMI Primary and Elementary Diplomas.
M.Ed in Primary Montessori Education.
Permission for Outing
Earth Experience Form
Earth Experience Handbook
Mandatory Reporter
Anisha Scanlon
Assistant, Oak Room
ascanlon@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2025
Education: Associates of General Studies, Behavioral Facilitator Certification
Permission for Outing
Earth Experience Form
Earth Experience Handbook
Mandatory Reporter
Middle School
Jennifer Waters
Guide, Middle School Co-Coordinator
jwaters@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2014
Education: B.A. in English and minor in Professional Writing. MAT. AMI/NAMTA Montessori Orientation Programme to Adolescent Studies Diploma.
Permission for Outing
Earth Experience Form
Earth Experience Handbook
Mandatory Reporter
John Kenagy
Guide, Middle School Co-Coordinator
jkenagy@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2017
Education: B.A. in Philosophy. AMI Elementary Diploma. Member of AMI, NAMTA and OMA.
Permission for Outing
Earth Experience Form
Earth Experience Handbook
Mandatory Reporter
Sister Therese Gutting, F.S.E.
Religious Studies, Clare Hall
sistertheresegutting@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2012
Education: B.S., M.Ed. & Ed.D.
Sara Adams
Science/Writing
Permission for Outing
Earth Experience Form
Earth Experience Handbook
Mandatory Reporter
MA Staff
Kathy Tyler
Supervisor, MA
ktyler@fmes.org
Started at FMES:
1999
Sibilina Chanocua
Assistant, MA
schanocua@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2018
Kim Muncie
Assistant, MA
kmuncie@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 1995
Rita Khokaz
Assistant, MA
rkhokaz@fmes.org
Started at FMES: August 2022
Education: Bachelor's degree in teaching.
Special Classes
Marc Boucher-Colbert
Garden Specialist
mcolbert@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2006
Education: B.A. in Religious Studies. M.A. in Educational Policy and Foundations.
Permission for Outing
Earth Experience Form
Earth Experience Handbook
Mandatory Reporter
Linda Kaiel
Atrium Guide
lkaiel@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 1983
Education: B.A. in Liberal Arts, magna cum laude. AMI Montessori Primary Diploma. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd training certificates for Level I (3-6) Level II (6-9) and Level III (9-12).
Jocelyn Mueller
German Instructor
jmueller@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2022
Education: B.A. of Fine Arts (German and Biology). Phd. in Biology (Ethnobotany). German Language Certification Goethe Institute and German Sprach Diplom for Higher Education.
Permission for Outing
Earth Experience Form
Earth Experience Handbook
Mandatory Reporter
Sara Myrvik
Garden Specialist Assistant
Email coming soon
Started at FMES: 2025
Education: coming soon
Tina Neeley
Spanish Instructor
tneeley@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2023
Education: BA in Spanish, MA in Library and Information Science.
Permission for Outing
Earth Experience Form
Earth Experience Handbook
Mandatory Reporter
Liz Smith
Atrium Assistant
lsmith@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 1992
Education: B.A. of Fine Arts. M.A. in Pastoral Ministry. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd training certificates for CH (3-6) LE (6-9) and UE (9-12).
Carol Swope
Tutor
cswope@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2023
Education: M.A. in Education. Member of IDA (International Dyslexia Association) Oregon Branch.
Scott Warner
Physical Education
swarner@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2014
Education: B.A. in Psychology. Class “E” coaching license from the US Soccer Federation.
Support Staff
Carrie Crimin
School Nurse
ccrimin@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2020
Education: B.S. in Nursing. M.A. of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.
Judy Foss
School Counselor
jfoss@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 1994
Education: B.S. and M.S. in Health Education. M.A. in Counseling Psychology. State of Oregon Professional Counselor License.
Sister Maria Serra Garcia, FSE
Business Manager
Email coming soon
Started at FMES: 2025
Education: B.A.in Business Administration with double major in Marketing and Finance, Minor in Psychology.
Lydia Junewick
Librarian
ljunewick@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2011
Education: B.A. in History. Phi Alpha Theta. Master of Library Science. Montessori Education studies.
Laura Kirkish
Advancement Assistant & Event Chair
lkirkish@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2024
Education: BA in English Lit and Spanish studies
Gerardo Montejo Lopez
Maintenance
Ryan Malone
Maintenance
rmalone@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2018
William Mathieson III
Maintenance
wmathieson@fmes.org
Started at FMES:
2021
Mary Owings
Bookkeeper, Accounts Payable
mowings@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2014
Mary Perry
Receptionist
mperry@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2023
Sherwen Sells
Bookkeeper, Accounts Payable
ssells@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2019
Education: B.A. in Accounting. M.A. in Business Administration with a major in Accounting and Finance. Philippine Certified Public Accountant Licensure.
Lisa Tran
Admissions Director
ltran@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 2023
Education: B.A. and M.A. in English Literature
Ellie Vy
Administrative Assistant, Records Request
evy@fmes.org
Started at FMES:
2021
Michael Winning
Advancement Director
mwinning@fmes.org
Started at FMES: 1984
Education: B.A. and M.A. in English Literature. AMI Montessori Primary Diploma.
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