Teaching Faculty

Our teaching faculty is comprised of dedicated, talented, and caring educators.

Linda Farrow

Ms. Linda is co-teacher in preschool program. Her teaching focus is to help young children develop a love of learning. She has served at MCHNB for six years, and holds an AMS credential in Early Childhood Education.

Cristina Perry

Ms. Cristina is a head teacher in the preschool program. She focuses on fostering creativity, independence, and a sense of accomplishment in her students. Ms. Cristina holds AMS credentials in Infant & Toddler Education and in Early Childhood Education. She received a B.A. in Philosophy from Beloit College in Beloit, WI, and an M.A. in Montessori Education from Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH.

Kathy Robertaccio

Please see Ms. Kathy's biography here.

Rukmal Wanigasinghe

Ms. Rukmal is a head teacher in the preschool program. She views a Montessori education not just as a way of enabling children to learn but also as a method for preparing them for life. She has served the children of MCHNB for almost ten years, and previously taught children in Sri Lanka, Sudan, and the United Kingdom. Ms. Rukmal holds an AMS credential in Early Childhood Education, and she received diplomas in Nursery Education, Primary Education, and Advanced Education from the London Montessori Center in London, England.