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● Faculty & Staff

Meet the Team

The Heart Behind Mount Haggin Montessori Preschool

Our team is more than educators- we’re guides, nurturers, observers, and partners in your child’s unfolding journey. Each member of our staff brings warmth, intention, and a deep respect for the individuality of every child.

We believe childhood should should play, explore and be full of wonder, especially outside. And that belief shapes everything we do.

● Faculty & Staff

Meet the Instructors

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Cierra Cook

Co-owner/Teacher

Mom to four, early childhood education from Carroll and Western. She grew up in Boston. Her coffee order is a French vanilla latte. She likes camping, swimming, riding, trips, and hallmark movies. 

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Katie Bjornen

Co-owner/Teacher

Mom of three. She has her masters in Biology, taught biology/outdoor ed to a variety of ages and settings. She has her certificate in Montessori 3-6 years. Katie loves skiing, hiking, exploring, and painting. Her coffee order is a 4 shot americano with cream.

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Olivia Noyd

Lead Teacher

Mom of two. She has been teaching in daycares/preschool for 3yrs and enjoys working with behavioral, and special needs. Her coffee order is a Oatmilk white chocolate coconut latte with white coffee. She likes spending time with family, Razr rides, & snowmobiling. 

Becci Callison

Assistant

Jenni Josephson

Assistant

OUR MISSION

To honor the whole child- mind, body, and spirit, through a peaceful Montessori environment enriched by nature.

We are committed to:

  • Meeting children exactly where they are

  • Guiding with respect & gentle leadership

  • Encouraging independence & confidence

  • Creating beautiful, intentional spaces

  • Integrating daily nature exploration

  • Offering individual 1:1 learning

  • Building safe, inclusive community

  • Supporting parents as partners

We help children grow into capable, curious, kind human beings who feel deeply connected to themselves, to others, and to the natural world.