Faculty and Staff

About Our Faculty

Maria Eustrom
Elementary Teacher

Maria begins her eighth year at MMS with sixteen years of teaching experience, three at the Primary and thirteen at the Elementary level. A native of Sweden, Maria moved to Oregon from San Diego where she earned her Montessori certification for both Primary and Elementary through 12 years of age. Maria has a four-year degree in Recreational Therapy from Vaxjo University in Sweden.

Leslie Scott, Primary Teacher

Graduating in 1998 with her AMI Primary diploma from the Montessori Institute Northwest, Leslie was first introduced to Montessori education as a parent, when her son Ian attended MMS. Now joining our staff for her fifth year, Leslie has lived in Germany and has a A.S. degree from Minot State University.

Sylvia Stater Music Teacher, Board Member

BIO: Sylvia grew up in Northern Ireland, singing at home with her family, and at church. After pursuing the study of languages at university in England, and further study in Belfast, Sylvia spent 3 years working for a multinational company in Brussels, Belgium. Whilst there, she sang with the Brussels Choral Society, the Society for Suppressed Songsters, and at the Brussels Church of Scotland. Then, while working for the World Bank in Washington, DC, she sang with the World Bank Chorus, and with Georgetown Pres. Church choir. Following her move to Oregon in 1990, whilst obtaining a degree in International Relations at Portland State University, Sylvia sang with the PSU Concert choir. She sang for 9 years with the Chancel and Chamber choirs at First Presbyterian in Portland, OR, before joining Newberg Pres. choir. She has sung under the direction of Dr. Larry Marsh at Linfield College as a member of Masterworks Chorale and the Chamber Singers for the past 6 years. Sylvia brings her love of multicultural music to MMS, and enjoys integrating the rhythms of Orff-Schulwerk at all ages. She also teaches recorder to our Elementary students. Sylvia and her husband, Wayne, are the proud parents of Megan, 9.

Kathy Hagle, Head After School Care Teacher

Kathy begins her fourth year as the Head of our very successful After School Care program. After many years in childcare, and raising five of her own, Kathy brings many fun, interesting and creative ideas to the children's afternoons.

Jenny Cleveland, Spanish Teacher
A.B. degree from Smith College; M.Div. degree from the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, CA; Spent 2.5 years living, studying, and working in Costa Rica. Have taught High School English literature and grammar before, but this past year was my first experience teaching elementary-aged children. I think that language learning includes exposure to different cultures, so in addition to learning Spanish through songs, games, field trips, and other activities, we've also explored some of the different cultures and countries where Spanish is spoken. Rebecca has been at MMS for 4 years (this upcoming year will be her 5th year there) and Nicholas will be beginning at MMS this year.

Megan Rosevear

Primary Assistant

Maria Eustrom Elementary Teacher	Maria begins her eighth year at MMS with sixteen years of teaching experience, three at the Primary and thirteen at the Elementary level. A native of Sweden, Maria moved to Oregon from San Diego where she earned her Montessori certification for both Primary and Elementary through 12 years of age. Maria has a four-year degree in Recreational Therapy from Vaxjo University in Sweden.
Leslie Scott, Primary Teacher	Graduating in 1998 with her AMI Primary diploma from the Montessori Institute Northwest, Leslie was first introduced to Montessori education as a parent, when her son Ian attended MMS. Now joining our staff for her fifth year, Leslie has lived in Germany and has a A.S. degree from Minot State University.
Sylvia Stater Music Teacher, Board Member	BIO: Sylvia grew up in Northern Ireland, singing at home with her family, and at church. After pursuing the study of languages at university in England, and further study in Belfast, Sylvia spent 3 years working for a multinational company in Brussels, Belgium. Whilst there, she sang with the Brussels Choral Society, the Society for Suppressed Songsters, and at the Brussels Church of Scotland. Then, while working for the World Bank in Washington, DC, she sang with the World Bank Chorus, and with Georgetown Pres. Church choir. Following her move to Oregon in 1990, whilst obtaining a degree in International Relations at Portland State University, Sylvia sang with the PSU Concert choir. She sang for 9 years with the Chancel and Chamber choirs at First Presbyterian in Portland, OR, before joining Newberg Pres. choir. She has sung under the direction of Dr. Larry Marsh at Linfield College as a member of Masterworks Chorale and the Chamber Singers for the past 6 years. Sylvia brings her love of multicultural music to MMS, and enjoys integrating the rhythms of Orff-Schulwerk at all ages. She also teaches recorder to our Elementary students. Sylvia and her husband, Wayne, are the proud parents of Megan, 9.
Kathy Hagle, Head After School Care Teacher	Kathy begins her fourth year as the Head of our very successful After School Care program. After many years in childcare, and raising five of her own, Kathy brings many fun, interesting and creative ideas to the children's afternoons.
Jenny Cleveland, Spanish Teacher	A.B. degree from Smith College; M.Div. degree from the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, CA; Spent 2.5 years living, studying, and working in Costa Rica. Have taught High School English literature and grammar before, but this past year was my first experience teaching elementary-aged children. I think that language learning includes exposure to different cultures, so in addition to learning Spanish through songs, games, field trips, and other activities, we've also explored some of the different cultures and countries where Spanish is spoken. Rebecca has been at MMS for 4 years (this upcoming year will be her 5th year there) and Nicholas will be beginning at MMS this year.
Megan Rosevear	Primary Assistant