Montessori del Sol



Ms. Kadie

I am originally from Minnesota.  I have been visiting Cayman with my family since 1984.  After graduating from Arizona State University I decided to make the Island my permanent home. Prior to Hurricane Ivan, I worked at a school on island where I had the privilege of assisting in a toddler class under the direction of a Montessori trained teacher.  Most recently I was working at Cayman 27. In January I spent a month in Costa Rica training to be a yoga instructor. Most recently I have completed my Toddler Montessori training and enjoy brining new ideas into the classroom. I enjoy running, traveling, reading, and practicing yoga.  I am really looking forward to working with children again, and I know it's going to be a great school year.

Ms. Jess

I am originally from North Carolina, USA where I received a degree in Physics Education and Mathematics from Appalachian State University.  When my husband and I moved to Grand Cayman in 2005 I worked as a Naturalist for the Ambassadors of the Environment where I led locals and tourists on educational trips in nature.  It was while working here I realized my passion was educating our youngest learners and decided to make the switch to working in an early childhood center.  In 2010 I joined Montessori del Sol and received a certificate in Montessori Fundamentals from the Center for Guided Montessori Studies.  When I’m not at school, I fill my time with caring for my two young sons, playing at the beach, yoga, reading and exploring the world.

Ms. Dawn 

Originally haling from Victoria BC, Canada, we’ve made Cayman our permanent home since the late 90’s. Prior to becoming an early childhood practitioner my focus was teaching yoga for over 10 years. I trained at the Nosara Yoga Institute of Costa Rica and received my 500 hour Interdisciplinary Yoga accreditation. My teaching ranged to a variety of clientele including prenatal, restorative, children, and meditation classes.  Shortly after the birth of our son (my muse!) I began fusing my previous yoga experience with a new pursuit of early childhood education.  I share a passion for traveling with my family where we travel far and wide to enhance our world view.  My goal is taking these expereinces to bring a unique perspective to the classroom through the Montessori discipline.    I joined the Montessori Del Sol team in 2012 as a Casa Assistant. I trained at the AMI Institute of San Diego to receive my Assistant’s certification with Silvia Dubovoy.  I have worked at Montessori Del Sol in both the Casa and Toddler environments and enjoy both age groups immensely.    I am thrilled to be joining the Toddler Team and can’t wait to see what the children teach us all this year.