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

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Kristine Coates

Reading Coordinator
Work Phone: (503) 427 – 0803

Biography

Kristine grew up in Ohio and Pennsylvania. She studied Psychology and Russian Studies at college and found Montessori by a happy accident when seeking an unrelated job after graduation.

Both AMI Primary and Elementary trained, Kristine has over 20 years of Montessori teaching experience. She has spent time guiding elementary and primary classes in private and public Montessori schools, mentoring in an adolescent boys group home, leading a home based Children’s House, developing a parent/toddler program, and homeschooling her three children. She joined LCMCS in 2016 when she moved with her family to the Pacific Northwest.

In her current role as a reading interventionist, Kristine utilizes her Montessori experience and parenting knowledge along with her Orton Gillingham training to help our growing readers find their way to literacy.

When not working, Kristine likes spending time outside with her family. She enjoys biking and hiking the hills of Oregon, reading, and listening to live music.

Administrative Team

Student Support Team

Primary

Younger Elementary

Older Elementary

Montessori Adolescent Corps

Labs

Auxiliary Staff & Nutrition Services