What we need is a world full of miracles, like the miracle of seeing the young child seeking work and independence, and manifesting a wealth of enthusiasm and love.

-Maria Montessori

Administrative Support Staff

Irene Bolen
Administrative Assistant and Admissions – 12th Avenue

Worked for the Montessori School from 1994-1998
Returned to MSP in 2008
BS in Elementary Education
AMS Early Childhood Certification
Working with children since 1981
Helped open Montessori World School in Mobile, AL

Mary Anne Christopher
Administrative Assistant- Montessori Drive

Been with MSP since 2017
Katherine Gibbs School
Previously worked with Ithaca College and University of West Florida

Wanda Nelson
Business Manager – Montessori Drive Business Office

Been with MSP since 2003
BS degree in Systems Science/Business from UWF
BS degree in Business

Misty Salgado
Human Resources- Montessori Drive

Been with MSP since 2011
Masters of Business Administration from the University of New Orleans
Some Early Childhood Montessori Training
AMS Infant/Toddler Certification

Lauren Southern-Godwin
Public Relations Coordinator- 12th Avenue and Montessori Drive

Been with MSP since 2004
BS degree in TV/Film and Education from Boston University
Worked in children’s television for PBS, Boston and BBC, London
Some Early Childhood Montessori Training
Former MSP teacher, Lower Elem, Upper Elem, Art, Drama, and Substitute