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“Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.” – Maria Montessori
“Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed.”
– Maria Montessori
Hello! I am Stephanie Jackson, the toddler guide here at Peridot. I moved to Alabama in 2024 and have been excited to be back in a classroom after a three year hiatus from teaching. I have Bachelor’s degrees in English and Psychology along with a diploma in Assistants to Infancy from the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) which is a focus on ages b…
“The child is both a hope and a promise for mankind.” – Maria Montessori
“The child is both a hope and a promise for mankind.”
My name is Janaki Barakam and I have had the privilege of being a part of Peridot Montessori since 2018. After spending 4 years as a Montessori assistant and 16 years as lead Montessori primary teacher in Huntsville Montessori school, I decided to move closer to where I live. I have a bachelors degree in accounting from India. I have early childhood credent…
“Help me to do it myself. Let us give a child the gift of freedom through independence.” – Maria Montessori
“Help me to do it myself. Let us give a child the gift of freedom through independence.”
After the birth of my son, Theodore, I spent over two years as a lead teacher in an infant Montessori classroom, where I deepened my understanding of the foundational years of independence, curiosity, and discovery. These early experiences continue to inform my work in the elementary classroom, where I am especially passionate about nurturing early literacy…
Hello, I am Brandi Harris, the Director of Elementary at Peridot Montessori, where I bring a deep commitment to nurturing the academic, social, and emotional growth of every child. With a dual bachelor’s degree in biology and psychology, I combine a strong scientific foundation with a keen understanding of human development.
I hold credentials from the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) in 6 to 12 years and am currently pursuing an M.Ed. with a concentration in Montessori, further expanding my expertise in child-centered learning. My professional niche lies in phonetic and reading support, particularly in working with children with dyslexia, where I integrate evidence-…
Beyond my professional life, I am a wife and the proud mother of five children, an experience that continually informs my perspective as both an educator and leader. My work reflects a passion for creating environments where every child can thrive, discover their strengths, and cultivate a lifelong love of learning. My multiple years of experience in buildi…
“The child gives us a beautiful lesson – that in order to form and maintain our intelligence, we must use our hands.” – Maria Montessori
“The child gives us a beautiful lesson – that in order to form and maintain our intelligence, we must use our hands.”
My name is Remington Mace, and I am an Elementary Guide at Peridot Montessori. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and began my Montessori journey in a mixed-age Kindergarten and 1st Grade classroom at a Montessori-inspired charter school in southwest Colorado. This experience sparked a deep appreciation for Montessori philosophy and the powe…
Teaching elementary is especially meaningful to me because it is a time when children begin to ask big questions, form their identities, and grow into confident, capable learners. I feel honored to partner with families at Peridot Montessori and am excited to support each child’s growth with care, intention, and joy.
“The greatest sign of success for a teacher is to be able to say: ‘The children are now working as if I did not exist.” – Maria Montessori
“The greatest sign of success for a teacher is to be able to say: ‘The children are now working as if I did not exist.”