Ms. Kelly Moore

Maple Room Lead Teacher

Qualifications:

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education
Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education with a specialty in Science Education from California State
14 Years of Teaching Experience (Ranging from Substitute, After School, Summer Camp, Primary & Elementary)
12 Years of Montessori Experience (10 Years as Head Teacher and/or Co-Teacher)
6 Years of Experience as Head Teacher/Co-Teacher in the Primary Classroom
6 Years of Experience as Head Teacher in the Elementary Classroom
3 Montessori Certifications (Primary, Lower and Upper Elementary)
Accomplished Author of 2+ books on Montessori, Working on 3^rd book: Guiding the Montessori Directress
Parent Educator/Presenter of Montessori Philosophy
Solid Work Ethic and Places the Children First
Takes initiative to carry innovative projects through to the end… NESM Artscape & multiple philanthropies
Member of: AMS, MACTE, NAMTA, IMC, PADI, Roots-N-Shoots (children’s organization with Jane Goodall)

About me:

Hobbies: Scuba Diving (Advanced Certified- for Navigation, Deep Water, Shipwrecks, Oceanic plant and Animal Life), Surfing, Camping, Hiking, Skiing, Snowboarding, Soccer- Coaching Youth & played in high school and College (ODU), Beach Volleyball, Skydiving, Travel, Cooking, Reading and Writing
Born and raised in small-town North Ridgeville, Ohio (20 min. west of Cleveland)
Began college experience at Old Dominion University in Virginia (began B.A. of Education)
While in college, she worked as a substitute teacher, after school teacher, and as an assistant school chef.
Married and moved back to Ohio hometown, teaching Primary (ages 3-6, Montessori) in Westlake, Ohio.
Had son, Dennis Paul Moore III and was widowed in the same year 1999 (car accident).
Moved to California to prove to herself that she could make it on her own and to begin the new chapter of her life: Just her son and herself. She taught (Primary & Lower Elementary Montessori) at Brighter Days Montessori in Rancho Palos Verdes, California for 5 yrs & returns every year for their teacher’s retreat.
Kelly moved from California to Connecticut after not being able to get home (Ohio) for a few family emergencies. By living in CT, she can still live by the ocean, which brings her peace, and can drive home to Ohio to be with her family.
As you can see, family is very important to her… both her personal family and her school family.

A note from Kelly:

Education is my passion, it is who I am, my Magnum Opus. I fell in love with the common sense, respect and peacefulness of Montessori and have had many meaningful experiences within the classroom that are life changing. This is where my heart is and it is where I belong. I try to get to know each child and family as my own. I look for understanding within the students’ eyes as they look for it in mine. I do my best to prepare myself by traveling, seeking out adventures, moments, and people in my life to broaden my knowledge, thought process, and humility. It is my duty to be religiously and politically neutral to offer all comfort and true respect. I am just as excited about learning and evolving as my students are. It is my general love for learning that I wish to pass on.

Mrs. Ramya Subramanian

Maple Room Assistant Teacher

Qualifications:

BA in English Literature from Chennai, India
MA, M.Phil in Linguistics, specializing in English as a Second Language teaching from Chennai, India
MLS in Library Science, specializing in Reference Services from Rutgers University, New Jersey
Diplôme Supérieur from the Alliance Français, Chennai, India
Work experience includes teaching English literature and language at college level in India and at adult learning centers in the United States
15 years of experience working in a variety of libraries in New Jersey, Alaska, and Connecticut, with increasing responsibilities:
Newark Public Library, University of Alaska Anchorage Library, Harold Besso Library at Temple Beth Tikvah, and most recently, Quinnipiac University library
Worked with children ranging from Pre-K- 9th grade at the Synagogue Library & Hebrew School
Volunteered at the Green Acres Elementary School Library, working with Pre-K-5th grade children
Volunteered at the Learning Tree Montessori School in Chennai, India, where my daughter attended school in 2006 & 2007

About me:

Born in India, raised in Tanzania (East Africa), returned to India for college education, and joined spouse, pursuing his Ph.D in the States
In USA, lived in New Jersey and Alaska before moving to Connecticut in 2000
Traveled widely in Europe (spent a year in France and England as an exchange student while studying French), Asia, Africa and North America
Avid hiker, backpacker, kayaker and runner, having hiked in the Rockies, both American and Canadian, the Southwest, Alaskan State and National Forests, the Himalayan foothills, and kayaked in Prince William Sound. Ran a half-marathon in the New Haven on Labor Day!
Passionate about preserving our earth by reducing, reusing and
recycling by practicing simple, earth-friendly and healthy living
Committed to community supported organic agriculture: long time member
of Mill River Valley Gardens in North Haven, where I work from April – October
Passionate about animals and how we treat them: member of PETA and The Humane Society of CT
Sing Carnatic music, the classical music of South India, while enjoying musical traditions from around the world
We have a 9-year old daughter, Rajani, the joy of our lives!

A note from Ramya:

I was first drawn to the Montessori methodology and philosophy when my daughter attended a Montessori school in India. I was in her classroom, working on projects with children in the lower elementary environment. I plan to get an AMS-accredited teaching certification in
Elementary education. I believe that children develop a desire to learn when they are exposed to a variety of ideas and experiences. I am looking forward to learning with your children in the Maple Room!