Mr. Kristofer Sippel M.Ed.
Superintendent
E-mail: Kris@santanmontessori.com
Education
- Bachelor of Arts from Ottawa University
- Master's in Education and Supervision from University of Phoenix
- Currently working on Doctoral degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Argosy University
Education Experience
- Five Years - Elementary School Principal
- Four Years - Pre - Kindergarten - 12th Grade Teacher
Family
- Married to wife, Rita, and has two sons, Kristofer Jr. and Kenneth Joseph
Past and Present Activities
- 2002 – 2006 Member of the Apache Junction City Council. Current member of Arizona School Administration Association, the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, and of the National Association of Elementary School Principals.
Mrs. Rita Sippel M.Ed.
Director of Superstition Springs Campus
E-mail: Rita@santanmontessori.com
Education
- Bachelor of Arts from Ottawa University
- Master's in Education and Supervision from University of Phoenix
- AMI Montessori Certificate
- Clip Trained
Education Experience
- Three Years - Kindergarten - 12th Grade Title I Director
- Three Years - Kindergarten & 1st Grade Teacher
- Four Years - Montessori Primary Directress
Family
- Married to husband, Kris, and has two sons, Kristofer Jr. and Kenneth Joseph
Past and Present Activities
- Member of Association Montessori International (AMI), Cathesist for St. Anne’s Cathesis of the Good Sheppard.
Mrs. Light Romano
Director of New Life Campus
E-mail: Light@santanmontessori.com
Education
- Bachelor of Science from St. John’s University
Education Experience
- Eight Years - Administrative Assistant
Family
- Married to husband, Steve
Past and Present Activities
- Member of Golden Key National Honor Society, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society.
Mrs. Heather Niederhauser
Montessori Primary Directress
Education
- Bachelor of Arts from Arizona State University
- AMS Montessori Certificate
Education Experience
- Six Years - Montessori Primary Directress
- Two Years - Montessori Classroom Assistant
Family
Past and Present Activities
- Mrs. Heather was born in Georgia to an American father and a British mother. As a child, she traveled a great deal, as her father was an airplane mechanic for T.W.A. When she was a little girl, she lived with her parents and older brother in Italy. Little knowledge to her when she grew up, she had attended a Montessori school where they lived. Throughout her childhood she lived in Greece and Turkey as well, and did not return to the United States until she was eleven years old. She moved to Arizona in 1993, and spent a year in Tucson, and then moved into the valley in 1994. She has lived here ever since, attending and finishing her Bachelors degree at Arizona State University in Mixed Media Arts. She is excited to begin working at San Tan Montessori School.
Mrs. Teressa DeAndrado
Montessori Primary Directress
Education
- Bachelor of Arts from Washington University
- AMI Montessori Certificate
Education Experience
- Seven Years - Montessori Primary Directress
Family
- Ms. Teresa has been married for nineteen years to her husband, Ari. They are the proud parents of three children: 15 year old Ariana, 11 year old Anthony, and three year old Ashley.
Past and Present Activities
- Traveling, gardening, spending time with friends and family, and reading.
Mrs. Julia Morales
Montessori Primary Directress
Education
- Associates in Early Childhood Education
- AMS Montessori Certificate
Education Experience
- One Year – Montessori Primary Directress
- Four Years – Early Childhood Education
- One Year – Kindergarten Teacher
Family
- Married to husband, Joe and has two cats Cocoa & Baby
Past and Present Activities
- Member of the Association of Supportive Childcare. Ms. Morales enjoys live music, camping, swimming, nature walks, hiking, and driving the back roads of Arizona.
Mrs. Michelle Iglewski
Music Together Instructor
Education
- Bachelors of Arts in Music from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
- Masters in Music Education from the University of Colorado-Bolder
- Music Together Training Center for Music and Young Children
Education Experience
- 15 Years - Pre K - 12th Grade Music Instructor
Family
- Married to husband, Dan, and has one son Tyler.
Past and Present Activities
- Mrs. Michelle has more than 14 years experience teaching music, including courses for Music Together, Preschool Music Together, High School Vocal Music, Show Choir, Guitar, Electronic Music, and private voice and piano lessons. She has also done K-8 summer musicals, taught aerobic classes, and performed vocally for weddings and at resorts. After the birth of her son, Tyler, Michelle got involved in a Music Together class and was so impressed with the program that she decided to teach. She received her training through the Center for Music and Young Children in Princeton, NJ in June of 2005. Michelle teaches both Parent/Child Classes and Music Together Licensed Preschool. "Being a mother has opened my eyes to an entirely new world of music. Music Together has helped me to explore music as it relates to children, even from birth. What a great opportunity for young children to develop and grow!"
Mrs. Gina Austin
Art Instructor
Education
- Bachelors of Arts in Art Education from Arizona State University
- Associates of Fine Arts – Early Education Endorsement
Education Experience
- Four Years - Pre K Instructor
Family
- Married to husband, Brett, has two children, Dylan and Cassidy
Past and Present Activities
- Traveling, camping, clothing and jewelry making, drawing/painting, sculpting, and, spending time with her family.
Mrs. Kristin Hendrickson
Classroom Assistant
Education
- Bachelor of Arts from Arizona State University
Education Experience
- One Year - Preschool Teacher
- Two Years - Elementary Classroom Assistant
Family
- Married to husband, Brandon
Past and Present Activities
- Mrs. Bublitz is a recent ASU graduate who came from Minnesota to attend school in the Phoenix area. While earning her BA, she taught students ranging in levels from preschool to college. She plans to pursue a career in Montessori education.
Mrs. Colleen Campbell
Elementary Teacher
Education
- Bachelor of Arts from Northern Arizona University
Education Experience
- Four Years – Elementary Volunteer Classroom Assistant
Family
- Married to husband, Tyler
Past and Present Activities
- Mrs. Colleen has been a dancer for most of her life and loves listening to music. Some of her other hobbies include singing, being active outside, and watching movies.