Hema Paul, Lower Elementary Head Teacher
Hema holds a variety of degrees from a variety of institutions!  She holds a Bachelor’s of Science from Madras University and a Bachelor’s of Education from Annamalai University.  She has also earned a Masters Degree in Preprimary Education and her Early Childhood Montessori Certification from the London Montessori Center.  She earned her Elementary Certification from the Montessori Teacher Training Center in Rochester Hills.  Hema has a passion for children and has taught for 20 years!  She has taught in India, Australia, and the United States — most recently she directed and taught at Shepherd Montessori School in Milan.  In her spare time she has raised two girls to adulthood!  Hema, with her gentle manner and tremendous experience is a true gift to the children and families of CMSAA.

Carmen Williams, Lower Elementary Teacher
Carmen is a graduate of the University of Detroit, with a BA in Communication Studies.  She completed her Montessori training for both Lower Elementary (ages 6 to 9) and Upper Elementary (ages 9 to 12) Certification at the Columbus Montessori Teacher Training Center (COMET).  Her prior experience includes teaching at both the Lower and Upper Elementary levels at Giving Tree Montessori School, and serving as the Assistant Directress there.  In addition, Carmen served as a catechist for elementary children at her church.

Alison Makarewich, Lower Elementary Teacher and Assistant Director of Programming
Alison brings a wealth of experience in Montessori and children’s programs to the CMSAA community.  She joined CMSAA in 2001 after completing her degree in Childhood Development at Ferris State University and her Montessori preprimary certification from the Adrian Dominican Montessori Teacher Education Institute.  Prior to joining CMSAA, Alison worked as a day camp director and Head Teacher for the Lenawee County YMCA.  Alison lends her amazing organizational skills to the entire CMSAA staff and also serves as Assistant Director of Programming.