About Us (old)

Rachel Raisor

Director

Ms. Rachel has worked with children from preschool age to high school for 12 years and has spent the last 3 years as assistant director and main preschool teacher in Spencer County.

Barbara Harvey

Assistant Montessori Teacher
(AMS Certified)

Ms. Barbara finished her AMS Certification with Montessori Opportunities in the 2013-2014 school year. Ms. Barbara has been with us since 2006.

Amy Sprowls

Ms. Amy is one of the lead teachers at St. Joseph Montessori Children’s Center. She received her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Murray State. She has taught kindergarten for the past 8 years and has 23 years experience in teaching children of all ages. She is very interested in Maria Montessori’s methodology and will be working towards her AMS Certification.

Catherine Werner

My name is Catherine Elizabeth Werner and I am 24 years old. Before working here, I worked at St. Gregory School with the preschoolers and absolutely love teaching! I’ve worked with preschool age children for 5 years. I’m excited about working towards becoming Montessori certified!

Chloe Barnes

Ms. Chloe is our after school care coordinator. Chloe has her CDA, is pursuing a degree in Early Childhood, and is working toward her AMS Montessori certification.

Pam Zarantonello

St. Joseph/Montessori Liaison
Pam has over 40 years of experience in education. She received her M.A. from Spalding University.