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 Liana Oram

Liana Oram

Associate Director
Work Phone: (503) 427 – 0803

Biography

Liana began her Montessori experience as a Primary student in her mother’s Montessori school in Connecticut which she attended through 9th grade. After graduating from public high school, she studied traditional elementary education and completed her master’s in curriculum and instruction at the University of Texas in Austin.
Liana completed her 6-12 AMI Montessori training in Washington D.C and she and her mother started a school which they ran together for 20 years. During that time, Liana  held roles of lead guide in elementary and middle/high school as well as administrative and coaching roles, often simultaneously. She has also been Head of School, Elementary Course Assistant at Montessori Northwest, and a remote elementary coach before joining LCMCS. Liana is excited to be supporting Student Success and all aspects of the LCMCS community.

Administrative Team

Student Support Team

Primary

Younger Elementary

Older Elementary

Montessori Adolescent Corps

Labs

Auxiliary Staff & Nutrition Services