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Owner/Head of School
Mrs. Lynne Way
Owner, Head of School
Mrs. Way has been working with children for over 25 years, the past 20 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 - 3rd 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.
Maria Montessori was nominated for the Noble Peace Prize the three consecutive years before her death. She believed there could be world peace through her method with children. I love that and believe the prepared environment and purposeful materials bring out the unique innateness of each child, fostering a love of learning and bringing strengths to the world.
Mrs. Way has a grown son, two grown daughters, and another daughter who is a sophomore 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 in the process of completing NH's 48 4,000 footers and is 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 16-year-old son and a 10-year-old daughter.
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 16-year-old son and a 10-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 be working with our Primary 1 students. Ms. Brinker has a BA from UMass Dartmouth in Sociology/Anthropology.
Jamie lives in Cranston with her husband, tw
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 be working with our Primary 1 students. Ms. Brinker has a BA from UMass Dartmouth in Sociology/Anthropology.
Jamie lives in Cranston with her husband, two boys aged 15 and 17, 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.
Ms. Patrice Hulseman
Ms. Jamie Berger Brinker
Ms. Patrice Hulseman
Primary 1 Afternoon Assistant
We’re excited to welcome Ms. Hulsman to our Primary 1 team! Patrice holds a Master’s in Education and is licensed in general education, special education, and reading in both Illinois and Rhode Island. She has experience in middle school, adult education, and early childhood Montessori, and loves helping stude
Primary 1 Afternoon Assistant
We’re excited to welcome Ms. Hulsman to our Primary 1 team! Patrice holds a Master’s in Education and is licensed in general education, special education, and reading in both Illinois and Rhode Island. She has experience in middle school, adult education, and early childhood Montessori, and loves helping students develop independence, self-advocacy, and ownership of their learning.
A recent East Greenwich resident, she is a parent of several children, including grandchildren who attend a bilingual French/English Montessori in southern Massachusetts.
Primary 2 Teachers
Ms. Emma Gautie
Ms. Caroline Lynch
Ms. Leah Browning
Primary 2 Lead Teacher
Ms. Gautie is beyond excited to be in her sixth 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 be in her sixth 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 spending time at the beach in summertime with a great book in hand. She also loves going on adventures and spending time with family.
Ms. Leah Browning
Ms. Caroline Lynch
Ms. Leah Browning
Primary 2 Assistant
Ms. Browning earned her B.S. in Psychology from Stony Brook University and brings experience supporting children of all ages, including roles as a substitute teacher and as a direct support professional for a child with special needs. She is excited for her first year in early childhood education.
Ms. Browning attended M
Primary 2 Assistant
Ms. Browning earned her B.S. in Psychology from Stony Brook University and brings experience supporting children of all ages, including roles as a substitute teacher and as a direct support professional for a child with special needs. She is excited for her first year in early childhood education.
Ms. Browning attended Montessori school growing up and credits the experience with shaping her confidence and who she is today. She loves that Montessori fosters independence and encourages children to develop a natural love of learning.
A North Kingstown resident, Ms. Browning enjoys spending time outdoors, crocheting and knitting, and flying Black Hawk helicopters with the Rhode Island Army National Guard. She shares her home with her cat.
Ms. Caroline Lynch
Ms. Caroline Lynch
Ms. Caroline Lynch
Primary 2 Afternoon Assistant
Ms. Lynch brings five years of experience as a Teacher’s Assistant from her time at Happy Hearts Learning Center in East Greenwich. She attended the Community College of Rhode Island, where she earned her Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education in 2021.
Caroline is passionate about the Montessori approa
Primary 2 Afternoon Assistant
Ms. Lynch brings five years of experience as a Teacher’s Assistant from her time at Happy Hearts Learning Center in East Greenwich. She attended the Community College of Rhode Island, where she earned her Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education in 2021.
Caroline is passionate about the Montessori approach and values how it fosters independence while encouraging children’s natural curiosity and love of learning. She enjoys supporting students as they grow in confidence and explore new ideas.
A lifelong resident of South Kingstown, Rhode Island, Caroline enjoys gardening, birdwatching, and spending time with her two kitties, Cosmo and Stella, when she’s not in the classroom.
Toddler Teachers
Ms. Raquel Pasian
Ms. Jocelyn Palethorpe
Ms. Jocelyn Palethorpe
Toddler House Green Room Lead
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, 7, 9, and an 18-month-old. She has worked with children of all ages for the past decade and is on her fourth year working in a Montessori Toddler Classroom.
Raqu
Toddler House Green Room Lead
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, 7, 9, and an 18-month-old. 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. Jocelyn Palethorpe
Ms. Jocelyn Palethorpe
Ms. Jocelyn Palethorpe
Toddler House Green Room Assistant
Ms. Palethorpe brings over 10 years of experience working with children and families, guided by a genuine love for supporting young learners as they grow and discover the world around them. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and History from the University of New Hampshire.
Most recently, Jocel
Toddler House Green Room Assistant
Ms. Palethorpe brings over 10 years of experience working with children and families, guided by a genuine love for supporting young learners as they grow and discover the world around them. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and History from the University of New Hampshire.
Most recently, Jocelyn worked as an in-home and community support professional in New Hampshire, supporting children and families with social-emotional growth and independence. She values the Montessori approach for fostering confidence, responsibility, and community from an early age.
A native Rhode Islander from the Bristol County area, Jocelyn recently returned to RI. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys reading, trail walking, gardening, visiting cafes, and hiking adventures up north.
Ms. Gayle Amaral
Ms. Jocelyn Palethorpe
Ms. Liz Rubenstein
Toddler House Green Room Assistant
Ms. Liz Rubenstein
Ms. Alexis Bouchard
Ms. Liz Rubenstein
Toddler House Blue Room Lead
Ms. Rubenstein joined the Toddler team as a Co-Teacher in March 2024. Liz is currently finishing up at Rhode Island College for Early Childhood Education with a concentration in Community Programs Birth - 5 years. Liz also received her Montessori Toddler Teacher certification through the North American Montess
Toddler House Blue Room Lead
Ms. Rubenstein joined the Toddler team as a Co-Teacher in March 2024. Liz is currently finishing up at Rhode Island College for Early Childhood Education with a concentration in Community Programs Birth - 5 years. Liz also received her Montessori Toddler Teacher certification through the North American Montessori Center.
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 painting her nails.
Ms. Alexis Bouchard
Ms. Alexis Bouchard
Ms. Alexis Bouchard
Toddler House Blue Room Assistant
Ms. Bouchard has experience supporting children in a variety of settings, including assisting teachers in an on-campus school at a state-run group home and working in behavioral group homes with children of all ages. She is committed to helping children grow, learn, and become the best versions of themselv
Toddler House Blue Room Assistant
Ms. Bouchard has experience supporting children in a variety of settings, including assisting teachers in an on-campus school at a state-run group home and working in behavioral group homes with children of all ages. She is committed to helping children grow, learn, and become the best versions of themselves.
She values the Montessori approach for the way it encourages creativity and independence within a safe, well-structured environment, while supporting each child’s individual journey.
A Warwick, Rhode Island resident, Alexis is the proud parent of an amazing five-year-old son. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys reading and is a devoted bookworm.