Children's House Montessori School

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Joan McLean, CHMS Director

Joan brings over 30 years of Montessori teaching experience to CHMS.  She raised 4 children in Spokane, all with Montessori preschool training.  Joan has experience in AMI accredited schools in Portland, Oregon and Brighton, England.

The following are Joan's credentials:

  • AMI Diploma for children ages 3-6+ Sion Hill, Dublin, Ireland; 1988
  • AMI Diploma for children ages 6-12 Cleveland, Ohio; 1992
  • Washington State Teacher Certificate Eastern Washington University; 1987
  • St. Nicholas (Montessori) Diploma; 1972
  • B.A. History, Gonzaga University Spokane, Washington
Christy Steinle, Assistant

Christy is Montessori certified and has 18 years experience teaching in Montessori schools in Spokane.  Christy was raised in France and speaks French fluently.  French is integrated into the curriculum through greetings, phrases, songs and games.