Maria Montessori:
"Our care of the child should be governed, not by the desire to make him learn things, but by the endeavor always to keep burning within him that light which is called intelligence."
Shannon Bennett, Owner/Elementary Lead Teacher
Ms. Shannon began her Montessori experience in high school, taking a job as an after-school teacher where she fell in love with the philosophy. While attending Kennesaw State College for Special Education studies, she decided to also work toward her Montessori teaching degree. In 1994, Ms. Shannon received her Montessori Primary certification from St. Nicholas Montessori. Over the years, Ms. Shannon has taught in several area Montessori schools and has furthered her own education by also obtaining her Elementary certification from North American Montessori Center in 2010.
Ms. Shannon knew that the Montessori classroom worked well for all types of children. Upon receiving an autism diagnosis for her son, she experienced the effectiveness of the program first-hand where he began to flourish. She had always dreamed of owning a school, particularly one where God came first. In 2012, her dream became a reality when she partnered with Maggie Wertz in purchasing Montessori Children's World. They renamed it LifeSong Montessori School and expanded the programs to include elementary and middle school classes.
Ms. Shannon loves being with the LifeSong family. She is always happy to share her experience in Montessori and how she has seen its benefits both personally and professionally.
Contact Ms. Shannon at shannon.lifesongmontessori@gmail.com
Ms. Shannon knew that the Montessori classroom worked well for all types of children. Upon receiving an autism diagnosis for her son, she experienced the effectiveness of the program first-hand where he began to flourish. She had always dreamed of owning a school, particularly one where God came first. In 2012, her dream became a reality when she partnered with Maggie Wertz in purchasing Montessori Children's World. They renamed it LifeSong Montessori School and expanded the programs to include elementary and middle school classes.
Ms. Shannon loves being with the LifeSong family. She is always happy to share her experience in Montessori and how she has seen its benefits both personally and professionally.
Contact Ms. Shannon at shannon.lifesongmontessori@gmail.com
Michelle Gunter, Primary Lead Teacher
Ms. Michelle started her Montessori career while still in high school. While working in the local Montessori school's afterschool program, she met her mentor who helped her pursue her Montessori Primary certification. Ms. Michelle studied psychology and sociology at West Georgia College. She obtained her Primary Montessori Certification from the National Center for Montessori Education in 2001. Ms. Michelle has spent the last 30 years in early childhood education working in both Montessori and traditional preschools. She has held classroom and administrative roles in the schools.
Upon joining Lifesong Montessori, Ms. Michelle returned to her true passion of being in the Montessori classroom. She believes in the Montessori method and its ability to reach every child where they are. Ms. Michelle brings creative energy to LifeSong and makes a priority to know each family enrolled. Her years of experience are clearly evidenced in the happiness of her classroom!
Contact Ms. Michelle at michelle.lifesongmontessori@gmail.com
Upon joining Lifesong Montessori, Ms. Michelle returned to her true passion of being in the Montessori classroom. She believes in the Montessori method and its ability to reach every child where they are. Ms. Michelle brings creative energy to LifeSong and makes a priority to know each family enrolled. Her years of experience are clearly evidenced in the happiness of her classroom!
Contact Ms. Michelle at michelle.lifesongmontessori@gmail.com
Marlyn Porter, Assistant Teacher
Ms. Marlyn joined the LifeSong family in 2018. Originally from Costa Rica, Ms. Marlyn has experience working in many capacities with both adults and children. She has traveled the globe and loves sharing her adventures with the students. Ms. Marlyn is currently the Primary classroom assistant and school-wide Spanish teacher. Her gentle nature draws students to her.
