Our Turtle River Montessori Faculty

Guide Excellence

At Turtle River Montessori School, the adults in your child's classroom are more than educators. They are mentors, observers, and steady sources of support who walk alongside your child each day. In the Montessori method, teachers are known as Montessori guides because their role is not to direct learning, but to gently guide it.

Truly Knowing Your Child

Our guides take the time to understand your child, their personality, their interests, and how they learn best. Through careful observation, they introduce new lessons at just the right moment, allowing your child to build confidence and develop skills at their own pace.

As our East Campus School Director, Alyssa Dapolito shares, "Being part of early education means helping children become confident, curious, and capable individuals." This belief is reflected in every classroom, where your child is encouraged to explore, discover, and grow into their full potential.

Connection at the Heart of Learning

Lisa Cuomo, our West Campus School Leader, shares, "True leadership is built through connection. When we walk alongside children, we do not miss the small moments that shape who they become." This connection is at the heart of every interaction between our guides and students. It is what helps children feel safe, supported, and confident enough to take meaningful steps in their learning.

Qualifications You Can Trust

Our teaching team is highly qualified and deeply committed to your child's growth. All of our lead guides hold Montessori certifications and bachelor's degrees, giving your child a strong academic and developmental foundation from the very start.

We believe that when our team continues to grow, your child benefits. That is why our guides complete ongoing professional development each year and receive training in Conscious Discipline, helping them support your child's emotional well-being, confidence, and ability to navigate the world around them. This means your child is guided by educators who truly understand how to nurture, support, and help them grow into their full potential.

A Team That Truly Cares

Beyond qualifications, what truly sets our team apart is the way they care. They create a calm, respectful space where children feel safe to try, to make mistakes, and to grow. They foster independence while offering support, helping each child build confidence not just in what they learn, but in who they are becoming.

At Turtle River Montessori, we are proud of the dedicated, compassionate team that makes this experience possible. We believe that when your child feels supported, understood, and valued, they are free to grow in ways that truly matter.