Faculty and Staff

Dedicated to authentic Montessori education, the administration and staff at Galilee Montessori School are highly trained, talented, and love working with children. Our experienced Montessori staff serve our students from 18th months through adolescence. All lead teachers are AMS Montessori certified, hold at least a Bachelor's Degree, and teach only the level for which they have received specific training. Our assistants are certified within their first year as a Montessori Assistant through the Center for Guided Montessori Studies and hold at least a Bachelor's Degree. Our teachers work closely with one another, benefitting from the wisdom and experience of staff members who have been at our school and/or teaching the Montessori method for many years. Our staff regularly attend conferences on Montessori leadership, education, and child development.  

  • Megan Foard

    Megan Foard

    Head of School

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  • April MacDonald

    Administrative Assistant

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  • Anne Stackhouse

    Anne Stackhouse

    Curriculum Coordinator

    and Art Teacher

    Ms Anne grew up in Michigan and relocated the Norfolk, Va. in 1985. She joined Galilee Montessori community in 2016. She has her Bachelor’s in Elementary Education and is certified in both Primary and Lower Elementary. She has been teaching Montessori for over thirty-five years. Anne and her husband live in Norfolk and enjoy biking and their OBX beach house.

  • Dori Finger

    Lead Toddler Teacher

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  • Cheryl Ivey

    Toddler Assistant


  • Kylie Costanzo

    Lead Teacher

    Children's House 1

    Ms. Kylie joined the Galilee Montessori community in 2016 as an assistant in the All Day Montessori program, as well as with nap-time. She is referred to as the "Nap Whisperer" due to her uncanny ability to get the nappers to sleep with ease. Kylie is currently an intern in Children's House I as she completes her Montessori Primary Certification. She is also a full-time student at Old Dominion University and will complete her Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies this spring. Kylie enjoys spending time with her friends, family and two dogs.

  • Becky Costanzo

    Children's House 1 Assistant

    Ms. Becky joined Galilee Montessori in the fall of 2015. Originally from Ohio, Becky, her husband and two daughters relocated to Virginia Beach in 2009. Becky is very involved at her church and enjoys spending time at the beach!

  • Elizabeth Serre

    Lead Teacher

    Children's House 3

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  • Maria Koster
    Children's House 3 Assistant and Children's House Spanish Teacher

    Ms. Maria, a native of Colombia, moved to the United States in 2008. She earned her Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Marshall University and has been working with children of all ages for the past five years. Maria lives in Virginia Beach with her husband, Marcelo, and their chocolate lab, Moche. She enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with her family.

  • Magali Fisher

    Lead Teacher

    Elementary 

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  • Monik Plonka

    Elementary Assistant and

    Elementary Spanish Teacher

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  • Betsy Duffy

    Kindergarten  & Elementary

    PE Teacher

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  • Tessa Phelps

    Aftercare Assistant

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