Mrs. Teena Kyer, Director

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Ms. Teena came to work at the Montessori School of Florence in 1999 as the Director and Upper Elementary teacher.  Ms. Teena has taught  math, science, and cultural subjects in the Upper Elementary Level since 1999.  In 2005, Ms. Teena left her position as Director to devote time to the school's curriculum.  In 2011 Ms. Teena stepped back into the role as Director,  while continuing to teach Upper Elementary.  Ms. Teena has a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a master's degree in Learning Disabilities from Francis Marion University.  She has received her American Montessori Society certification.

Mrs. Robin Young

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Ms. Robin came to work at the Montessori School of Florence in 1999.  She has taught the toddler Level class since 2005.  Ms. Robin assisted in a Primary Level class for five years before becoming the Toddler teacher.  Ms. Robin is a native of Florence and has received her certificate as an assistant from the American Montessori Society.

Mrs. Ellen Smith

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Ms. Ellen has been teaching since 1990. In 2002 Ms. Ellen came to work at the Montessori School of Florence as the Upper Elementary level teacher.  She has been teaching the Primary level since 2004.  Ms. Ellen has a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Francis Marion University.  Ms. Ellen received her American Montessori certification.

Mrs. Traci Moore

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Ms. Traci came to work at the Montessori School of Florence in 2011. Ms. Traci has been teaching since 2007. Most recently, Ms. Traci taught for Florence School District One.  Ms. Traci earned her Bachelors degree in Psychology from Coker College.  Ms. Traci received her American Montessori Society certification in 2011.

Mrs. Amy Binder

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Ms. Amy came to work at the Montessori School of Florence in 2009 as a Lower Elementary teacher. Ms. Amy has a bachelors degree in English Literature from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. Ms. Amy is currently completing her education for the American Montessori Society certification.

Mrs. Malinda Schurlknight

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Ms. Malinda came to work at the Montessori School of Florence in 2001.  She has taught the Lower Elementary Level since 2001.  Ms. Malinda has a bachelor's degree in elementary Education from Clemson University and a master's degree in Reading from the University of South Carolina.  She has received her certification from the American Montessori Society.

Mrs. Beth Franck

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Ms. Beth came to work at the Montessori School of Florence in 2005 as an assistant in the Upper elementary level.  Ms. Beth became the language arts teacher for the Upper Elementary Level in 2007.  Ms. Beth has a bachelor's degree in English from East Carolina University.  She is currently receiving her education for the American Montessori Society certification.

Mrs. Martina McKenzie

Ms. Martina came to work at the Montessori School of Florence in 2001 as an assistant at the Lower Elementary Level.  In 2007, Ms. Martina began teaching German Language classes.  Ms. Martina has a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education from Coker College.

Mrs. Heather-Lynne Shannon

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Ms. Heather-Lynne taught music at the school from 2001-2004 and returned in 2008.  Ms. Heather-Lynne received a Bachelors of Music in Music Therapy and a Masters in Special Education from Ohio University and is a Nationally Board Certified Music Therapist.

Mrs. Luz Perdomo

Ms. Luz came to work at the Montessori School of Florence in 2006, as the Spanish Language teacher.  Ms. Luz has a bachelor's degree in chemical Engineering from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.  She is a native of Bogota, Colombia, South America.

Mrs. Robin Monti