Administrative Staff

Jackie Farley, Principal

Jackie is a graduate of The Montessori Teachers College and has her certification for the Lower Elementary program. In addition, she has a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Western Ontario as well as an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography from the University of Guelph. Jackie became a part of the Muskoka Montessori Team in 2012 and has held a variety of positions during that time. She has spent time teaching every level including Casa, Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary and Erdkinder. For the past 7 years she has been the lead teacher in the Lower Elementary classroom before transitioning into the role of Principal. Her two children are both currently enrolled in the Erdkinder program with one set to graduate this year.

Judith Gottschalk, Administrative Assistant

Judith holds a Postgraduate Certificate of Education from The Open University, UK and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Modern European Studies from Loughborough University, UK. Judith taught English in France in 1980-81. She moved to Canada in 2005 and proudly became a Canadian citizen in 2011.