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The staff at our school works with parents as a team to offer the children a nurturing and loving education. Our lead teachers are certified Montessori teachers, and are current AMS members. Other staff members have a clear understanding of Montessori philosophy and method of education. In addition, we send all staff members for appropriate on-site training and to various workshops around the area.

The school takes pride in hiring well-qualified teachers who have a passion for teaching and guiding children. The staff are dedicated to the mission of working with children as they grow and develop academically, socially, psychologically and spiritually.

Ms. Lynn

Lynn Butler was born and raised in Twin Falls, Idaho.  She graduated from Idaho State University in Elementary Education. She has lived in Boise for almost 33 years.  In June, Lynn and her  husband celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. Together they have 3 children and 6 grandchildren.

Lynn's interests have always been directed toward the young child.  It was K-2nd grade that kept her attention while teaching in Genesee, Idaho and substituting in Boise.    

While her children were preschoolers, she team taught at a preschool in Boise but it wasn’t until she started teaching at Cloverdale Montessori School in 2001 that she feels she had come full circle. 

It is here that her love for Montessori education began.  Lynn and her husband were given an opportunity to purchase CMS from the original owner in 2002.  They felt it was a wonderful opportunity for Lynn to share her passion of teaching/nurturing young children and it meant that they would have a safe, educational, and wonderful place for their grandchildren.

"My goal:  To make Cloverdale Montessori School the best choice for Montessori Preschool education in the Boise Valley. "

Some of Lynn's hobbies and interests include her grandchildren, golfing in the summer, snow skiing in the winter, swimming and biking when she can and she loves to sew. 

 

 

 Ms. Jan

Jan Sheppard received her 3-6 Montessori training through NCME in San Diego in 1984.  In addition to that, she earned a diploma from North American Montessori Center for Preschool/Kindergarten in 2005.  Jan owned and operated a Montessori school in Oregon for 8 years before moving to Boise 14 years ago.  She and her husband Dan have 4 children (3 boys and 1 girl), and one grandson.

Jan has taught the downstairs, lower primary, class at Cloverdale Montessori for 10 years.  In her spare time she enjoys camping, traveling, sewing and making new work for the kids to enjoy.

 

Ms. Carrie

Carrie Hoshaw has been working for Cloverdale Montessori School for 10 year.  She has a Bachelors degree from the University of Idaho in Child Development and is certified through AMS as an early childhood Montessori teacher. Carrie has taught the upstairs class at Cloverdale Montessori for 6 years.

Carrie is married with 3 children (Emma, Derek, and Alexis).  Her hobbies include ice skating, this website, computers, running, and making new Montessori materials.

"I love my job.  I get such a thrill out of seeing the progress each child makes over the years.  I love the glow they get when they read their first word or identify their numbers for the first time. I love the excitement they get when they first tie their shoes or help someone willingly.  I guide the children and inspire them to learn,  and they inspire me in return."

 

Ms. Kristina

Kristina Shaver was born and raised in Boise, Idaho. She graduated from Boise State University in 2001 with her Early Childhood Elementary Education degree, and spent 3 years teaching Kindergarten with the Nampa School District.
 

Kristina is married and has 3 wonderful children. Her hobbies include running, gardening, and scrapbooking. She also enjoys spending time with her family, going to the lake, camping and geocaching.

 

The last few years she has been able to stay at home with her kids, but now, is very excited to get back into the classroom and start teaching again. She loves working with children and enjoys watching them grow and learn.

 

Ms. Keri

Keri Butler Price started working as a substitute for Cloverdale Montessori School when her daughter (Charli) was born 4 years ago.  Keri has a Bachelors degree from Boise State University in Business Management with an emphasis in Human Resources.  Keri attends Montessori Conferences and child-care courses to stay educated on new and inspiring ways to teach children.
 
Keri is married with 2 children and is Ms. Lynn's daughter.  She loves to run, bargain shop, sew, bake, and enjoys outdoor nature activities.
 
"It's truly amazing to watch a child learn.  Their abilities exceed what most believe they are capable of.  What a gift it is to give children the tools they need to enable their innate gifts."