Meet Julianna Moeller
What I do at St. Columba Montessori:
Work with the children making art, singing, and discovering new things.
What I love about St. Columba:
The work environment and my coworkers!
Mountains or beach:
Mountains! I grew up on an island though and will always love the beach too.
Favorite destination:
Alyeska Ski Resort in Alaska. My family would have a reunion there every year.
Words to live by:
“People say nothing is impossible but I do nothing everyday.” -A.A. Milne I think it’s very important to take time for yourself everyday to reflect.
Meet Patience Anaya
What I do at St. Columba Montessori:
I work with preschool children at St.Columba
What I love about St. Columba:
I love nurturing and supporting the growth and development of young minds! I also love working with such amazing teachers.
Mountains or beach:
I really love both the mountains and the beach!
Favorite destination:
My favorite destination is almost any natural hot spring.
Words to live by:
"when love renounces all limits it reaches truth"
Meet Lexi Dalton
What I do at St Columba:
I am an assistant teacher helping kiddos learn, grow, and become more independent each day.
What do I love about St Columba:
I love that the children get the chance to grow their personalities and independence in a safe, loving environment. I also love the support St Columba gives to their staff, families, and the children of the center.
Mountains or Beach:
Its impossible to choose! Both are amazing in their own ways, I love them both!
Favorite Destination:
I would have to choose Stillwater, Oklahoma. This is where I was born so I always love getting the chance to go back and visit with loved ones.
Words to live by:
“When you do something noble and beautiful and nobody noticed, do not be sad. For the sun every morning is a beautiful spectacle and yet most of the audience still sleeps.” -John Lennon
I believe this with my whole heart because even when we feel the need to show others the amazing things we do, it's just as important to do beautiful things that are just for ourselves.
Meet Kathryn Altieri
What I do at St Columba.
Montessori lead teacher and curriculum developer
What I love about St Columba
To sound cliche, the children are always the best part of this job. It is both a privilege and in some ways scary to be a part of a child’s life. They remind me to find the joy in all the little things. Now that I’ve gotten all of the cliches out of the way, the other wonderful part of St Columba is the unwavering support of the director, Sherry
Mountains or beach?
Mountains forever and always. Although I find myself craving more and more beach vacations.
Favorite destination.
Tough! Fav place I’ve ever been- Patagonia. Fav in CO-Sand Dunes or practically any alpine lake.
Words to live by:
Live. Laugh. Love.
Meet Brittany!
What do I do at St. Columba Montessori?
Assistant Director and Lead Teacher in the classroom
What I love about St. Columba:
I love being given the privilege of forming loving and caring relationships with the children and being able to help start the foundation they will build on the rest of their lives. I also love the solid team of preschool coworkers I have and our emotional support dog, Johnny. They all can make the stressful days so much better.
Mountains or beach?
Mountains
Book or Movie?
Books! However, snuggling up on a cloudy, stormy day to watch a movie is a definite treat.
Something you’ve learned as an adult?
I’m slowly starting to learn that I am capable of more than I think I am.
Early riser or night owl?
Night owl all the way! I’m enthralled by moonlight and its magic. I can stare at the night sky for hours waiting for shooting stars.
A favorite destination?
Wide-open moonlit places and moving water
Pets?
2 dogs, Tank and Weasel, both pittie mixes. I have compassion and a big place in my heart for pitbulls.
Words to live by:
Run with endurance the race that is set before you. Hebrews 12:1