Ms. Nicole Bossy has been working with children since she was a child herself as a participant in peer-enrichment groups and youth groups. Since then, she has obtained her Montessori certification at the primary level and has been teaching at Montessori Visions Academy. She is delighted to be the cultural coordinator, the primary level liaison, and the cheerleading coach of MVA’s cheerleading squad. Ms. Bossy enjoys sports, and she participated in a myriad of extra-curricular activities while she attended school, including gymnastics and cheerleading. Over the summer, she brings this love for these activities to MVA’s summer camp sports program.
Mrs. Lisa Boyd brings with her a genuine excitement and appreciation for the Montessori philosophy. She has a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Before having her own children, she taught both 4th and 2nd grades in the Clark County School District. In the search to provide her young daughter and son with a rich and nurturing educational experience, Lisa was drawn to the Montessori Method. She has both a personal and professional desire to make a difference in the lives of children and is thrilled to be a part of Montessori Visions Academy. Together with her husband and two children, Lisa enjoys camping and boating.
Ms. Nancy Crow received her Bachelor degree in Communication Studies from the University of California Santa Barbara and upon graduation, spend the next 25 years in various sales positions, including working for the National Captioning Institute and for the Walt Disney Company. Her children we born and thus began a new pathway in prioritizing her time and focus upon the caring of her sons. Both boys had the good fortune of attending Montessori Visions Academy in their primary grades. Having seen the direct benefit of her sons attending the school, Nancy joined our staff and became trained in the Primary Montessori Teaching curriculum. Nancy is a Yoga teacher and devoted enthusiast for the great outdoors.
Ms. Marti Fasoline has been involved in her children’s classrooms for years as a volunteer, and so decided it was time to start getting paid for all her hard work! She joined Montessori Visions Academy, then fell in love with the method of learning and so obtained her Montessori certification at the primary level. Ms. Fasoline hasn’t given up her volunteer work, though, and shares her joy for helping others by working with children to make lunches for homeless people all year long. She also has two children who keep her busy in her free time.
Ms. Katherine Klehm moved to Las Vegas from Pittsburgh after receiving her B.A. in Psychology from Kent State University, where she also took courses in Special Education and Speech Pathology. She has been an associate toddler teacher and has tutored children with special needs (specifically Autism Spectrum Disorder) in the home environment. She also taught a theater class for underprivileged children. Along with her love for Montessori education, Katherine has a desire to care for our world and therefore has her LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional certificate. She is extremely interested in the connections between education, psychology, and sustainable building. She has been named the school's Sustainability Coordinator and is helping to make the facility GREEN AND gorgeous! Katherine enjoys singing, swimming, and cooking in her free time.
Mrs. Tari Mason worked in the construction business in Las Vegas for the past 13 years and decided to deepen her involvement with her chldren's education by enrolling them in Montessori Visions Academy. Her daugher is entering her third year with Montessori Visions Academy and her young son is starting his second year. Tari's love for meaningful education originated with her own college experience at UNLV and continues with Montessori teacher training. Tari brings a warm heart to every interaction she has. Having also worked at St. Judes Ranch for Children, Tari understands the power of providing sustained, loving attention for children and the positive effects a focused person can have on the well-being of a child. Tari loves to travel and someday she hopes to retrace her backpacking trip around Europe.
Mrs. Wendi Mohseni has been a longtime member of the school’s community as a volunteer in her two children’s classrooms, who both attend MVA. When she learned about the Montessori philosophy, she grew interested and became Montessori certified at the primary level and is now a teacher for Montessori Visions Academy. Her two children, Aaron and Alicia, keep her very busy after work, but when she can find a quiet moment amidst her crazy schedule, Mrs. Mohseni likes to sit down with a book and read.
Ms. Lisa Whiteman watched her mother become a certified Montessori teacher and then a Montessori teacher educator and decided to try it for herself. Now, as a trained Primary teacher, Lisa enjoys sharing her love for Montessori with her family. Prior to becoming Montessori trained, Lisa helped students develop individual skills through tutoring. She also enjoys outdoor activities, such as hiking and camping.
Mrs. Lynette Young truly encompasses what it means to have a love for teaching, as she has been in this profession for over twenty years. She has an Associates of Arts degree in early childhood education and is a true believer in the Montessori Philosophy. Mrs. Young obtained her Montessori certificate at the primary level and has shared this education with hundreds of children over the years. Besides her love for the Montessori Method, Mrs. Young enjoys spending her time with her children, as well as participating in sports, hiking, and taking walks with her husband.
