The Lewis & Clark Montessori School draws talented & dynamic individuals from diverse backgrounds. The staff bring a wealth of experience in classrooms & life to our students and community. Every day, they show their dedication to Montessori children and education in general through their tireless work on behalf of our students.

Our staff has a combined total experience of over 100 years in Montessori education and are led by AMI Montessori-trained administrators. Our teachers are all AMI Montessori-trained and Oregon licensed or Charter School Registered. In addition, most of our guides and administrators have Master’s degrees.

Click on the images below for contact information and to learn more about our guides, assistants, administrators, and support staff.

Leadership Team

Photo of Cameron Coates

Cameron Coates

Guide – Oregon Trail
Work Phone: (503) 427 – 0803

Biography

With nearly 25 years in Montessori education, Cameron joined LCMCS 7 years ago.  Before LCMCS, Cameron taught in Ottawa, New Jersey and Connecticut.

Cameron grew up in Ontario and spent a lot of time on the tennis courts.  He graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in biology and genetics.  After college, Cameron learned to fly and pursued a career as a pilot.

He first encountered Montessori while living in Vancouver, BC and fell in love with the PNW.   Knowing he did not want to teach the way he had been taught and wanting a way to be himself while guiding children, Cameron dove deep into Montessori education. While earning his AMI elementary degree in Milwaukie, Cameron met his future wife, Kristine, with whom he has three children.

When not working, Cameron can often be found building gardens, experimenting with plants and pursuing other biological interests.

Administrative Team

Student Support Team

Primary

Younger Elementary

Older Elementary

Montessori Adolescent Corps

Labs

Auxiliary Staff & Nutrition Services