About Our Faculty

Maria Eustrom Elementary Teacher	Maria begins her fourteenth year at MMS with twenty years of teaching experience; three at the Primary and seventeen at the Elementary level. A native of Sweden, Maria moved to Oregon from San Diego where she earned her Montessori certification for both Primary and Elementary through 12 years of age. Maria also has a four-year degree in Recreational Therapy from Vaxjo University in Sweden.
Leslie Scott        Primary Teacher	Leslie first joined our school as a parent in 1995. She has lived in various U.S. States and Germany. Now joining our staff for her thirteenth year, Leslie received her AMI Primary teaching credentials at Montessori Institute Northwest in Portland.
Michelle Finley       Primary After School Care Teacher	Michelle joins us for her second school year. Michelle is a graduate from Chemeketa Community College specializing in Early Childhood Education.  She has worked with young children in different aspects of childcare such as Camp Counselor, Nanny, and Montessori Classroom Assistant. We are pleased to have Michelle as our Primary After School Care Teacher.
Sylvia Stater         Music Teacher	Sylvia grew up in Northern Ireland singing in church with her three sisters. Piano and voice lessons were part of her growing up. Through the years and present day she has been a member of a variety of choirs and special events. As an MMS Alumni parent, she has been guiding our children through music for over 5 years. Her goal is to nurture the rhythms that are intrinsic within us. It is a pleasure to have her as our Music Teacher.
Tammy Wilson     Office Manager/ Bookkeeper	Tammy has been with MMS for six years with ten years plus in administrative experience and over seven years in accounting. Tammy graduated from Western Business College of Portland, Oregon with an Accounting/Bookkeeping diploma.