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Our Staff

Hello, my name is Danielle Walsh-Barroso. I am a Co-Director of the Wellsville Montessori School. I started working at WMS in 1996 after receiving my bachelor’s degree from Alfred University with a concentration in Child Development. I continued and earned my Master of Science in Education in 1999. I also hold a New York State Teaching Certificate and have certification from the North American Montessori Teacher Training Centre. I love working with children. In our program, children sometimes start when they are three and stay with us until they are twelve, I love that we get to watch children grow through the years and build a little Montessori family. I take immense pride in this program that I have helped to develop, serving our community with a safe, quality preschool and daycare center. Family is especially important to me and when I am not with my Montessori family you can find me with my own, finding adventures and creating memories.

Karen has been employed with Montessori since 1996.  She has her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and has earned training certificates from the North American Progressive Montessori Teacher Training Centre. 

Hello, my name is Judy Cole and I’ve been with Wellsville Montessori since 2017. Before working in childcare, I spent 15 years as a certified nurse assistant in elderly care. Throughout my five years at Montessori, I’ve had the privilege of watching the children grow both academically and socially. Whether I’m helping with homework or participating in games, the children always keep me on my feet. Outside of Montessori, you can find me still on my feet. As a mother of 5, and grandmother to 10, there is never a dull moment in the time spent with family.

Wellsville Montessori School Board of Directors

The Wellsville Montessori School Board of Directors is comprised of nine (9) currently seated board members of which are community members and/or parents of children enrolled in the Wellsville Montessori School.  The Board of Directors meet monthly to carry out the responsibilities and duties outlined in our by-laws. 

  • Bill Day Jr., President

  • Samantha Kaminska, Vice-President

  • Erica Clark, Secretary

  • Brittany Washburn, Director

  • Alyssa Potter, Director

  • Stephany Grimes, Director

  • Chelsea Burdick, Director

  • Marie Vetter, Director

  • Maureen Caschera, Director

  • Kelly Dibble, Director

  • Matt Stothart, Director

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