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Kristel

Kristel

Kristel

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Owner and Executive Director

Kristel was born and raised in Utah with a few years spent in Las Vegas, Nevada but no matter how many times she tried to leave, she always found her way back home to Utah!
Her passion for children began at a young age between her siblings, 60+ cousins, and her neighborhood in Heber Valley. She began babysitting at age 8 and was dubbed the "Baby Whisperer" for her knack to get the littles calmed and asleep quickly.

Kristel began her career in Early Childhood Education in high school in conjunction with Dixie State University in 2010 followed by UVU after graduating. After the births of her two children, she began working in childcare centers. Kristel was introduced to the Montessori philosophy in 2012 and quickly implemented Montessori methods in her home with her own children.  She then opened a state licensed 

in-home childcare in 2013. 

She wanted to gain experience in all areas of childcare and understanding the business aspect before pursuing her lifelong dream of opening a school when the time was right. She studied Montessori for several years until she had the opportunity to study under a private Montessori educator for two years in 2016. She is currently completing her degree and credentials in Montessori education along with her CDA. Her children have been enrolled at a Montessori charter school since 2017.

Kristel is a Jill-of-all-trades with certification as a CNA, Licensed Massage Therapist, Life Coach, and entrepreneur. She loves holistic health, yoga, meditation, art, music, plants, outdoor life, and above all else, being a mother to her two little humans.

Kristel is so grateful for this opportunity to implement her vision and experience within a child-centered environment. Thank you for trusting us to be part of your village to teach your children.

Lacey

Kristel

Kristel

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Assistant Director

Coming Soon!

Alice

Kristel

Alice

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Front Office Assistant

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Teachers

Naomi

Violet

Naomi

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Lead Primary Teacher 

Naomi Kerr grew up in Kennewick, Washington and moved to Utah in 2011. 

She attended BYU and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science Teaching. She recently completed a Professional Teaching English as a Second Language certificate at the University of Utah. 

Naomi’s top hobbies include hiking, reading, and playing board games with friends and family. 

Her favorite thing about working in Early Childhood Education is watching the children get excited about learning. They are at a stage where they are brimming over with questions and she loves being able to help them get some answers. One of Naomi’s biggest strengths as a teacher is being able to connect with each student on a personal level and teach information with enthusiasm and empathy. Naomi loves Montessori because of the control the students have over their learning and the hands-on nature of the material.

Sarah

Violet

Naomi

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Lead Toddler Teacher

Coming Soon!

Violet

Violet

Cassandra

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Preschool and Co-Primary Teacher

Violet is passionate about writing. In her free time Violet enjoys songwriting, reading, writing, and simply being alive. Violet loves working with young children because she loves that she can apply what she has learned to her students. She strives to be an emotionally supportive, empathetic, and reliable individual. Her goal in her classroom is to show each child how lovable they are and how fun learning can be. Violet's strengths in her classroom is applying her extensive knowledge and education in social-emotional development and understanding each child's needs. Violet loves Montessori because it focuses on the whole child. She loves that autonomy is celebrated and that each student is treated with love and respect. 


Cassandra

Cassandra

Cassandra

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Lead Infant Teacher

Coming Soon!

Ashlyn

Cassandra

Kaitlyn

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Assistant Toddler Teacher

 Coming Soon!

Kaitlyn

Cassandra

Kaitlyn

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Assistant Infant Teacher

Coming Soon!

Jared

Hailey

Jared

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Yoga, Meditation, and Outdoor Guru

 Coming Soon! 

Sarah

Hailey

Jared

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Extended Care Coordinator

Coming Soon!

Hailey

Hailey

Hailey

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 Facility Assistant

Hailey has been home schooled since 6th grade in a Montessori home. She is the oldest of 5 siblings and is currently working on finishing high school. Hailey enjoys a variety of hobbies including drawing, sewing, crocheting, organizing, and painting. She aspires to be an author. 

Hailey enjoys getting to know the students and learning how to prepare classroom spaces. She describes herself as hardworking and orderly. She loves Montessori because students are free to learn about what interests them. She loves that they are met at their own level and learn at their own pace.

Substitute Teachers

Sarah

Sarah

Sarah

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Substitute Teacher

Coming Soon!

Jacey

Sarah

Sarah

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Substitute Teacher 

Jacey grew up in the East Millcreek area. She is the youngest of four girls and is passionate about her family.

She spends her free time watching football, dancing, baking, and volunteering with Millie’s Princess

Foundation. Jacey has taught dance for many years where she owned a dance studio and loves working with children. She enjoys watching

them learn and grow. Her favorite part of working in Early Childhood Education is the opportunity to

practice positive reinforcement, being silly, and having fun. She is passionate about Montessori

methods and has enjoyed watching her own children go through Montessori programs. She truly believes in educating the whole child and facilitating learning through play and hands on experiences. 

“Of all things, love is the most potent.” 

-Maria Montessori


Lara

Sarah

Lara

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Substitute Teacher

Lara grew up in Utah and comes from a large family. She loves spending time with her siblings, nieces, and nephews.

Lara has over 8 years of experience in the education field and is currently enrolled at Western Governor’s University pursuing her dual license in Special Education and Elementary Education. 

In her free time Lara enjoys creating, puzzles, playing volleyball, crafts and spending quality time with her family. 

Lara is known for being patient and understanding with her students. She authentically enjoys connecting with her students and inventing games with them.

Lara loves early education because of the genuine nature of children. She loves how easily children love. She loves the Montessori philosophy because it is child focused. Montessori makes children's needs the main focus and cultivates independence and self sufficiency. She loves IMM because of the authentic connection she has with her team and students and because of the space that IMM provides her students to learn and grow.

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