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OUR FACULTY
Dean of Students
Doreen Culver, Dean of Students, holds a Bachelor of Science Degree
in Education and a Master of Science Degree in Guidance and Counseling.
She obtained further graduate work and certification in School Administration/Elementary
Principal. She has served children, parents, teachers, and staff in
various roles: as an elementary teacher (grades 1-6), school counselor
as well as licensed professional counselor, and elementary school principal.
She has taught for Kent State University/Education Graduate Program
(adjunct professor), and she supervises student teachers for Walsh University.
Doreen has also been a volunteer in the Ohio Reads Program for the past
four year.
Preschool/Kindergarten
Jane Reifsnyder, Preschool/Kindergarten teacher and Program Coordinator,
holds a B.S. in Education from the University of Akron and M.A. in Education
from Walsh University. She earned her Montessori Primary Diploma at
the Michigan Montessori Training Center. She has over 30 years teaching
experience at the preschool, kindergarten and college level. Her special
interests include reading, sewing, and motoring in sports cars.
Stacey France, Preschool/Kindergarten teacher, has a B.A. in Education
from Walsh University and an M.A. in Educational Administration from
Ashland University. She received her Montessori Primary diploma from
Walsh University's Montessori Teacher Training Program. Stacey has over
five years of teaching experience at the Primary level. In her leisure
time, she enjoys photography, traveling, and spending time with her
family.
Lower Elementary
Jan Oravec, Lower Elementary Teacher, holds a M.S. in Curriculum and
Instruction from Kent State University. She took her elementary Montessori
training at Columbus Montessori Training Center. Her 20 + years of teaching
experience includes 12 years in Learning Disabilities before coming
to Portage Montessori. She enjoys traveling, crafts, and outdoor activities.
Kim Rimmele, Lower Elementary Teacher, holds a B.S. in Elementary Education
from Kent State University. She completed her Montessori training at
Columbus Montessori Training Center and has been teaching at PCMS since
the school opened. She enjoys spending time with her family and her
church friends, and playing volleyball.
Melissa Vozar, Lower Elementary Teacher, holds a Bachelors’s Degree
in Early Childhood Education from Walsh University, and is currently
pursuing a Master’s Degree in Administration at the University
of Akron. She received her Montessori Elementary One accreditation through
Montessori Opportunities, Inc. She worked as a substitute teacher and
was an elementary teacher at Canton Montessori School before coming
to PCMS. Melissa enjoys spending time with her family, working on her
1929 tudor-style home, reading, and working out.
Upper Elementary
Georgia Quinn, Upper Elementary teacher, holds a B.A. in Biological
Science from Kent State University and a M.A. in Education from Ashland
University. In addition to Montessori training, she holds certificates
in Secondary Science, Gifted Education, and Learning Disabilities. She
has over 20 years of teaching experience covering preschool through
grade twelve. Her interests include a passion for being outdoors gardening,
hiking, and traveling. On rainy days, she reads about science and nature
and plays the piano.
Julia Gallik, Upper Elementary teacher, holds a B.F.A. in Music Performance
and a M.A. in Education from Walsh University. She earned her Primary
Montessori Diploma from St. Nicholas Training Center and her Elementary
Diploma from Columbus Montessori Training Center. She has teaching experience
at the preschool and elementary levels, and is an instructor for a Montessori
training center.
Middle School.
Middle School
Michelle Wadley, Middle School teacher, holds a B.S. in Education from
Baldwin-Wallace College and a M.A. in Education from the University
of Akron. In addition, she received her Montessori training and credential
through the Houston Montessori Center in Houston, TX. Mrs. Wadley earned
her National Board Certification in Early Adolescent English Language
Arts. Outside of school, she enjoys playing the viola at her church
and with a string trio, spending time with family, traveling, visiting
friends, and cheering on the Lake Blue Streaks.
Specialists
Susan DeNoi, Intervention Specialist, earned her B.S. degree in Elementary
and Special Education from Youngstown State University. She furthered
her education at Kent State University taking courses to obtain her
Intervention Specialist license in 2000, and Master’s Degree in
Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in reading in 2006.
She enjoys reading, quilting, bird-watching, and spending time with
friends and family.
Scott Snyder, Physical Education teacher, is a graduate of Malone College.
In addition to teaching at PCMS, he teaches Adaptive Physical Education
classes, is the Head Coach for the boy’s and girl’s golf
team, and is a Varsity Assistant Coach for girl’s basketball and
softball teams for North Canton City Schools.
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