Anilu Seromik, Lower Elementary Spanish Teacher
Senora Anilu is an experienced Spanish teacher and Spanish program coordinator for a number of private schools in the Ann Arbor area.  A native of Mexico, Anilu is fluent in written and oral English and Spanish.  She has lived in the United States since 1981 with her husband and four children, and has served as a Spanish translator, reading lab assistant and Spanish teacher with the Language Odyssey Program for Ann Arbor Public Schools.  Anilu has a Bachelor of Arts in Family Life and Child Development from Eastern Michigan University.  She brings a strong understanding of cultural practices in the US and throughout Latin America, great experience and organizational skills, and a steadfast and joyous Christian spirit to her work with our students.

Karla Chavez, Upper Elementary Teacher, UEL and Middle School Spanish
Karla Chavez is a wonderfully experienced and diverse Montessorian.  Karla holds Montessori credentials in each of the Children’s House, Elementary and Middle School levels and has taught at all levels.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Instituto Pedagogico Chihuahense in Mexico and started her Montessori career as an Elementary Directress in Chihuahua, Mexico.  She has worked for more than five years as an Elementary level Montessori teacher as well as at a Montessori school for deaf children and in a Spanish immersion Montessori.  She recently completed additional course work in special education at Eastern Michigan University.  Karla is an amazing addition to the international emphasis of the CMSAA community.

Cho-Kyoung Kim, Children & Worship Teacher
Cho-Kyoung Kim is a life long learner who received her Montessori certification at Adrian Dominican Montessori Teacher Education Institute in 2003.  She holds a B.S. in Chemistry with a minor in Mathematics from the Sacred Heart Catholic University in Seoul, Korea.  Cho-Kyoung has many years teaching experience with stints which range from teaching kindergarten to middle school math and science.  She also has administrative experience and, for three years, was the assistant director of the Korean Christian Academy in Seoul, Korea.  Cho-Kyoung delights in sharing God’s love with young children and we are delighted that she has joined the CMSAA community to teach and lead the school-wide Children & Worship program.

Claire Pruss, Bambino Head Teacher
Claire’s history with the CMSAA community goes back many years.  Claire was a CMSAA parent for several years and also taught with Russelle Low in our Children’s House 1 classroom.  She received her Montessori preprimary certification from Adrian Dominican Montessori Teacher Education Institute in 2001 and has taught at a variety of Montessori schools.  Claire also joined several CMSAA families on a mission trip to the Amazon River in Peru in 2006 where she led the children’s ministry focus of the mission trip.  What a blessing!  Welcome Claire.

Alexandra Hejazi, Children’s House 2 Intern, Children’s House Spanish Teacher & Bambino Teacher
Alexandra is currently studying to receive her Early Childhood Montessori certification at the Adrian Dominican Montessori Teacher Education Institute.  A native of Columbia, Alexandra earned her Bachelor in Business Administration at the Universidad ICESI and then came to the U.S. in 1999 and attended the Access International Language Institute.  She is currently working on a second Bachelor’s degree in Economics at Eastern Michigan University.  Welcome Alexandra!

Becky Logie, Music Coordinator
Becky Logie was made for music!  Over the past two decades, Becky has taught music, directed children’s choirs, school music programs, and youth groups in California, Oregon, Washington and Michigan.  In 1992, she took additional training in Kindermusik, Musikgarten and Orff, and opened her own studio to private piano students and small groups, offering a broad musical base to home-schooled children in the area.  Becky continues in her studio work but has joined the CMSAA family to bring the joy of music and performance to our children.  Additionally, Becky also directs the after school hand bell program for Upper Elementary and Middle School students.  It is a pleasure for us all to see the children’s enthusiasm and growth — in song and in ensemble — under the tutelage of Miss Becky!

Elizabeth Roeda, The Children’s Art Studio Director
Elizabeth Roeda is the Director of the Children’s Art Studio at CMSAA.  Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art Education from Kent State University and is currently completing her Master of Arts thesis in Art Education.  Elizabeth has taught art to students aged five through 18 and developed a district-wide art curriculum for middle school students for the Hudsonville Public School System, using a thematic approach and integrating art production, art history, art criticism and aesthetics.  She will be working closely with our elementary and middle school teachers to integrate art experiences with the Montessori curriculum, and to bring our students to a greater appreciation for and experience of a multitude of art forms. 

Amanda Wilhelm, Intervention Specialist and Physical Development Coordinator
Amanda brings a wealth of diverse talents and expertise to CMSAA.  She is a certified Montessorian and holds a Masters of Education from Xavier University and a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication from Miami University.  She has worked in both public and private Montessori Schools and has served as both a classroom teacher and as an intervention specialist for students with special needs.  Amanda has Early Childhood (pre-K — 3) teaching licenses in both Ohio and Michigan with additional licenses for Reading and Special Education.  Her love for physical activity has been evident in her activities as a runner, a swimmer, a Pilates instructor and a NCAA cheerleader.  Welcome Amanda.