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Catherine Szeto, Founder

Cathy received her Bachelor’s degree from Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL and her Master’s from University of Illinois, Urbana, IL. Her AMS Montessori credentials included Primary (ages 3 to 6, 1977) and Elementary I and II (ages 6 to 12, 1995). She was a teacher at Rogers Park Montessori School in Chicago, IL and Long Bar Harbor Montessori School in Abingdon, MD before she founded our school in 1981. From 1981 until 2007 Cathy was an active teacher in the classroom as well as Headmistress of the school. In 2007 she retired from the classroom but continued as Headmistress. Cathy passed away in May of 2008.

Melodie received her Bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. She is currently enrolled at both the Center for Montessori Teacher Education for certification in Montessori School Management and the Maryland Center for Montessori Studies for her Early Childhood credential. Melodie has been a parent at Heritage since 1997 and has been employed by the school since 2006.

Beth received her Bachelor’s degree from Towson University, Towson, MD, and has completed graduate work at Goucher College, Towson, MD. She received her AMS Pre-Primary credential (ages 2.5 to 6) in 1994. Beth has been at HMS since 2002.

Catherine Lawson, Pre-Primary Program

Catherine received her Bachelor’s degree from Curry College, Milton, MA and her AMS Pre-Primary credential (ages 2.5 to 6) in 1989. She joined the HMS faculty in August, 2005, after teaching in Montessori schools in the DC area for 15 years.

Humera Qadri, Pre-Primary and Intermediate Programs

Humera received her Bachelor’s degree from University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan, and her Montessori training at the same institution. Humera has been here at HMS since 1995. Humera received her AMS Early Childhood credential (ages 2.5 to 6 years, October, 2006) in addition to her Montessori training that she received in Pakistan.

Elaine Smith, Pre-Primary and Intermediate Programs

Elaine received her Bachelor’s degree from Towson State University, Towson, MD, and has attended Montessori training in Silver Spring, MD. Elaine has been with HMS since 2004. Elaine received her AMS Early Childhood Credential (ages 2.5 to 6 years) in 2007.

Linda Molino, Elementary 1 Program

Linda attended State University of New York – Brockport, and Empire State University. She received her AMS Elementary 1 credential in 2000. She has been a teacher in the New York area, most recently at Montessori School of Syracuse for 7 years before joining HMS in 2006.

Erika Thomas, Elementary 2 Program

Erika attended a Montessori school in the Washington D.C. area until 6th grade, and returned there as a teacher after graduating from George Mason University (Fairfax, VA) and obtaining her AMS Elementary I credential. She taught in the Elementary program in the D.C. area Montessori schools for five years. Erika completes her Elementary II training in July, 2007 and joins our faculty for academic year 2007/2008.

Yvonne Coulter, Before and After School Care Program, Stepping Stones Program

Yvonne attended Bennett College in Greensboro, NC and Essex Community College in Baltimore, MD. She has completed the requirements for Group Leader in a licensed child care facility and has been at HMS since 1985.

Renee Smith, Stepping Stones and Before and After School Care Program

Renee has been an active parent volunteer and substitute at HMS since 2005. She is currently enrolled at Child Care Links Inc. for her Childcare Credential and joined the HMS staff in 2008.

Kim Conroy, Pre-Primary Program

Kim received her Bachelor of Science degree from Towson University. She joined the HMS staff in 2007.

Letty received her Bachelor’s degree from Baliuang Junior College, Philippines. She has been with HMS since 1999.

Cortney Clulow, Elementary 1 and After School Care Program

Cortney received her Bachelor's degree from Washington College as well as completing coursework at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore City Community College and College of Notre Dame. She has taught in the Baltimore City Public School System and joined the HMS staff in 2008.

Angela Khan, Physical Education, Before and After School Care Program

Angela attended The Community College of Baltimore County. Angela joined the HMS staff in 2007.

Piano, B.M. in Performance, Eastman School of Music; Licentiate of the Royal Schools of Music, LRSM, London and a Fellow of the Trinity College of Music, FTCL, London. She has participated in the Chautauqua Music Festival NY and the Quartet Program MA. She is on the piano faculty of the Peabody Preparatory of the Peabody Institute. She has also taken Orff-Schulwerk Level 1 training at George Mason University and Musikgarten in Charlotte NC. Elizabeth has been at HMS since 2003.

Nancy received her degree from the Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon and her Childcare Credential from the Institutio de Educacion Infantil. She has also attended Montgomery College and Centro Familia as well as Prince Georges Community College. She joined our staff as our Spanish teacher in 2008.

Donna Leach, Administrative Assistant

Donna joined the HMS staff in 2005.

Pat has been employed with HMS since 1997.