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Head of School
Mrs. Lynne Way
Owner, Head of School
Mrs. Way has been working with children for over 25 years, the past 19 in Montessori. She has a BS from Ithaca College and a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education/ Montessori focus from Endicott College. She holds a RI Teaching Certificate for Pre-K - 2nd grade and is a Certified Montessori teacher for both Toddler and Primary through the North East Montessori Institute. She successfully completed Goldman Sachs' 10kSB program in 2024.
Mrs. Way has a grown son, two grown daughters, and another daughter who is a freshman in college. Montessori of Greenwich Bay is Lynne’s life’s work but she spends time with family too. She loves to visit new places, exercise and be outside - especially at the ocean or mountains. She is also in the process of writing a children’s book.
Primary 1 Teachers
Ms. Deanna Anthony
Ms. Jamie Berger Brinker
Ms. Jamie Berger Brinker
Primary 1 Lead Teacher
This is Ms. Anthony’s fifth year teaching in Primary 1 and she is excited for a year of learning and growth! She received a BA in Youth Development and has her Montessori Teacher certification through the North American Montessori Center.
Outside of the classroom, she has a 15-year-old son and a 9-year-old daughter. T
Primary 1 Lead Teacher
This is Ms. Anthony’s fifth year teaching in Primary 1 and she is excited for a year of learning and growth! She received a BA in Youth Development and has her Montessori Teacher certification through the North American Montessori Center.
Outside of the classroom, she has a 15-year-old son and a 9-year-old daughter. They spend a lot of time at the baseball field, hockey rink, and dance studio. Fall is her favorite time of year because there are so many fun things to do! She looks forward to an amazing year in Primary 1.
Ms. Jamie Berger Brinker
Ms. Jamie Berger Brinker
Ms. Jamie Berger Brinker
Primary 1 Assistant
Ms. Brinker started as a substitute at Montessori of Greenwich Bay in 2022. She joined us as a full-time assistant in the Primary 2 room in 2023 and is delighted to work with our Primary 1 students this year. Ms. Brinker has a BA from UMass Dartmouth in Sociology/Anthropology.
Jamie lives in Cranston with her husband
Primary 1 Assistant
Ms. Brinker started as a substitute at Montessori of Greenwich Bay in 2022. She joined us as a full-time assistant in the Primary 2 room in 2023 and is delighted to work with our Primary 1 students this year. Ms. Brinker has a BA from UMass Dartmouth in Sociology/Anthropology.
Jamie lives in Cranston with her husband, two boys aged 13 and 15, 3 cats, a bearded dragon, and a Russian tortoise. She is also a cross country and track & field coach in the Cranston Public School system. Jamie is an avid runner who loves the outdoors and also loves to crochet.
Primary 2 Teachers
Ms. Emma Gautie
Ms. Tehya Faraone
Ms. Emma Gautie
Primary 2 Lead Teacher
Ms. Gautie is beyond excited to begin her fifth year as a teacher at MGB! She first received a BFA from URI with a concentration in painting. She started teaching art to young children, fell in love working with children and returned to school for teaching.
She holds a second Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Educ
Primary 2 Lead Teacher
Ms. Gautie is beyond excited to begin her fifth year as a teacher at MGB! She first received a BFA from URI with a concentration in painting. She started teaching art to young children, fell in love working with children and returned to school for teaching.
She holds a second Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from RIC with a Teaching Certificate Pre-K to 2nd, as well as a Montessori Assistant Overview Certificate.
Ms. Gautie has settled in North Smithfield with her husband and two poodles. When she’s not in the classroom, she enjoys creating in her studio, gardening, disc golf, and at the beach in summertime with a great book in hand. She also loves going on adventures and spending time with family.
Ms. Erin Barden
Ms. Tehya Faraone
Ms. Emma Gautie
Primary 2 Assistant
Ms. Barden is excited to join the MGB team this fall. She comes to us with five years of experience working with children, her Teacher’s Assistant Certificate, and Montessori experience from her time at Quest Montessori in Narragansett. She also au-paired in Spain!
Erin’s favorite part about working with children is se
Primary 2 Assistant
Ms. Barden is excited to join the MGB team this fall. She comes to us with five years of experience working with children, her Teacher’s Assistant Certificate, and Montessori experience from her time at Quest Montessori in Narragansett. She also au-paired in Spain!
Erin’s favorite part about working with children is seeing the smiles on their faces when they accomplish a goal independently.
Erin lives in Narragansett with her two cats. She enjoys playing guitar, hiking, sewing, and reading.
Ms. Tehya Faraone
Ms. Tehya Faraone
Ms. Tehya Faraone
Primary 2 Afternoon Assistant
A Montessori of Greenwich Bay alumna, Ms. Faraone assists in P2 most afternoons. Tehya’s memories from her time at MGB stuck with her, helping to guide her through middle school, high school, and now as she pursues a degree in Engineering from CCRI. Tehya is happy to be back at MGB and loves seeing the childre
Primary 2 Afternoon Assistant
A Montessori of Greenwich Bay alumna, Ms. Faraone assists in P2 most afternoons. Tehya’s memories from her time at MGB stuck with her, helping to guide her through middle school, high school, and now as she pursues a degree in Engineering from CCRI. Tehya is happy to be back at MGB and loves seeing the children’s same love for Montessori.
Her experience with young children ranges from babysitting for children six and under to mentoring younger children at The Compass School.
Tehya lives in South Kingstown. When she’s not at MGB or attending class, you can find her having campfires with friends, kayaking or paddle boarding in the summer, and traveling to new places.
Toddler Teachers
Ms. Raquel Pasian
Ms. Shakiyla Palmer
Ms. Shakiyla Palmer
Toddler House Teacher
Ms. Pasian is amazed by the Montessori methodology. For many years, she has learned about it and applies it in her own home with her three children, 6- and 8-yand new baby. She has worked with children of all ages for the past decade and is on her fourth year working in a Montessori Toddler Classroom.
Raquel has five y
Toddler House Teacher
Ms. Pasian is amazed by the Montessori methodology. For many years, she has learned about it and applies it in her own home with her three children, 6- and 8-yand new baby. She has worked with children of all ages for the past decade and is on her fourth year working in a Montessori Toddler Classroom.
Raquel has five years of experience teaching ESL (English as a Second Language) for children and adults and also teaches a martial art, Capoeira, that has been part of her life for over 20 years. Raquel recently got her Yoga certification and teaches yoga weekly to all MGB students.
Raquel loves teaching and everything about the learning process. Her greatest joys have been establishing connections with children and watching them reach their full potential. She loves nature and spending time with her family.
Ms. Shakiyla Palmer
Ms. Shakiyla Palmer
Ms. Shakiyla Palmer
Toddler Teacher
Currently attending CCRI for Early Childhood Education, Ms. Palmer joins the Toddler room this year as a Co-Teacher. For eight years, Shakiyla has worked with children ranging from six weeks to 12 years old in licensed Early Childhood Programs.
The Montessori way was something Shakiyla embraced once she discovered that the
Toddler Teacher
Currently attending CCRI for Early Childhood Education, Ms. Palmer joins the Toddler room this year as a Co-Teacher. For eight years, Shakiyla has worked with children ranging from six weeks to 12 years old in licensed Early Childhood Programs.
The Montessori way was something Shakiyla embraced once she discovered that the method helps children “lead the way to their own paths with the guidance and protection of those who love them.”
Shakiyla is a dedicated mother of three children - two girls, and one boy - ages three, 10, and 12. A lifelong North Kingstown resident, when Shakiyla is not in the classroom, she dedicates her time to making fun-loving memories with her children.
Ms. Liz Rubenstein
Ms. Shakiyla Palmer
Ms. Michelle Moscoso
Toddler House Teacher
Ms. Rubenstein joined the Toddler team as a Co-Teacher in March 2024. Liz is currently attending Rhode Island College for Early Childhood Education with a concentration in Community Programs B-5. After she completes her degree, Liz plans to become a Montessori-certified teacher. She is currently pursuing her Montessor
Toddler House Teacher
Ms. Rubenstein joined the Toddler team as a Co-Teacher in March 2024. Liz is currently attending Rhode Island College for Early Childhood Education with a concentration in Community Programs B-5. After she completes her degree, Liz plans to become a Montessori-certified teacher. She is currently pursuing her Montessori Toddler Teacher certification.
Liz was drawn to Montessori because it aligns with her philosophy. She loves the overall feeling of the prepared environment and the mutual respect.
Residing in Providence RI, Liz is an avid horse rider, visiting and riding her horse in Rehobeth, MA, multiple times each week (she previously taught horseback riding to children ages 4-13). In her spare time, Liz loves drawing and painting, especially with watercolors.
Ms. Michelle Moscoso
Ms. Michelle Moscoso
Ms. Michelle Moscoso
Toddler Teacher
Ms. Moscoso is currently a second-year student at the University of Rhode Island studying early childhood education. She holds a teachers assistant certification through the Paraprofessional Praxis Assessment, and hopes to teach kindergarten upon graduation from URI.
Michelle loves the independence that children are taught
Toddler Teacher
Ms. Moscoso is currently a second-year student at the University of Rhode Island studying early childhood education. She holds a teachers assistant certification through the Paraprofessional Praxis Assessment, and hopes to teach kindergarten upon graduation from URI.
Michelle loves the independence that children are taught through the Montessori way. She finds it enlightening to watch children's independence blossom.
When she's not on the URI campus, Michelle lives in Providence RI and enjoys spending time with friends and practicing yoga.
Ms. Emma Ahearn
Ms. Michelle Moscoso
Ms. Emma Ahearn
Toddler House Teacher
Ms. Ahearn recently graduated from Stonehill College with an Early Childhood Education and History degree. While in school, Emma learned about the Montessori Method and was drawn to its hands-on approach to learning and its focus on the individual’s interests.
Emma spent many summers working in daycare settings while w
Toddler House Teacher
Ms. Ahearn recently graduated from Stonehill College with an Early Childhood Education and History degree. While in school, Emma learned about the Montessori Method and was drawn to its hands-on approach to learning and its focus on the individual’s interests.
Emma spent many summers working in daycare settings while working towards her degree. We are delighted that she is part of our team at The Toddler House.
Emma currently lives in Portsmouth and recently picked up embroidery as a new hobby, making her designs on shirts and tote bags. She enjoys hiking, bike riding, and swimming at the beach in the summer.
We're Growing!
Montessori of Greenwich Bay's Toddler House is now open on Post Road in East Greenwich. We invite you to join us for an upcoming open house.