Pine (K/1)
Welcome to Pine Class!
Teacher-Katie Curtin
kcurtin@cacmp.org
I am a CMP parent of two boys. My oldest boy is in 8th grade, and my youngest is in 3rd grade. I grew up in a Montessori family and even attended a Montessori preschool. In my 20s, I knew that Montessori was what I wanted to teach, so I chose to go through my Montessori training. During this time, I was lucky enough to work at an amazing local Montessori preschool and fell in love with the Montessori Method. I took some time off to have my boys and get my BA in Liberal arts, emphasizing multiple subjects. This past year I accomplished my Master's Degree in Education. I have worked at CMP since the fall of 2019 and became the lead teacher for the Pine class in 2021. Maria Montessori once said, "An ordinary teacher cannot be transformed into a Montessori teacher, but must be created anew, having rid herself of pedagogical prejudices." I love this quote because I am not an ordinary teacher and strive to be the best Montessori teacher I can be every day.
T.A.-Sarah Wickliffe
My name is Sarah, and I am the T.A. to Ms. Katie in the Pine Class. I’m a mother if two amazing girls that attend CMP. When I am not in the classroom, I’m spending time with family and friends, cooking, baking or planning parties. I look forward to learning about and teaching your little one.