Cottage Montessori for Toddlers
A small, nurturing Montessori community for children 18 mos.-3 years in North Chelmsford, MA. Cottage is a place for children to learn as they play and explore.
Meet Our Teachers
Karen Wagner
Lead Teacher/Director and Founder
"My passion is working with young children and their families. It is so gratifying to me to watch the Montessori philosophy in action in the classroom. We provide a beautiful prepared environment, remove obstacles, foster independence, and then have the privilege of facilitating and then observing each individual child as they learn new concepts and skills, and develop confidence in their abilities. It's a beautiful thing."
Karen's credentials include:
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M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education (Lesley College)
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Infant/Toddler (0-3) and Early Childhood (3-6) Montessori Certifications (American Montessori Society)
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Director II Qualification (Mass. Dept. of Early Education and Care)
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Over 35 years of teaching experience at local schools such as Lexington Montessori School, Montessori Educare School in Newton, Natick Montessori School, with 25 of those years being teacher/director of her own home-based program, Cottage Montessori.
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Teacher-educator for the Montessori Institute of New England, Beverly, MA, which is affiliated with the American Montessori Society
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Mom of Katie who lives in San Diego, CA with her husband Pat and their little dog Theo.
"As a mother of a 5-year-old, I find great joy in working with children and witnessing their curiosity and excitement as they discover new things daily. I look forward to contributing to the positive, nurturing environment at Cottage Montessori, supporting each child’s growth and confidence, and collaborating closely with the team and families."
Ekta's Background and Skills
Ekta began her career as a dental and medical professional. She has come to Cottage by way of spending several years as a Stay At Home Mom and thoroughly enjoying that experience. Having recently completed a college course in Child Growth and Development, Ekta looks forward to gaining even more experience working with young children at Cottage.
Ekta's experience and skills include:
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Stay at Home Mom — a job that has cultivated exceptional adaptability, resourcefulness, and the ability to prioritize effectively under pressure. She looks forward to working collaboratively and utilizing these strengths in a classroom environment.
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Babysitting for children of friends and neighbors.
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Bachelor degree in dental surgery
Ekta Jha
Morning Assistant
