Cheri’s Class Biographies and Work Schedules

 

Cheri Mowers-Wright

Hours: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm

     Cheri is married and has a son and daughter. She took her AMI Montessori training in Los Angeles and received her diploma in 1990. Cheri also has a 
Bachelor of Education Degree from Vancouver University and an AA degree in Early Childhood Education with complimentary subjects in the life sciences. Cheri has over 30 years experience working in both traditional and Montessori schools. Cheri is a Shasta College Mentor teacher, and she frequently has Shasta College students doing their practicum class with her. Cheri helped to pioneer the Children’s lawn festival at Caldwell Park. Cheri’s hobbies include her love of horses, gardening, and camping.

     Why Montessori? “I was taken with the Montessori philosophy when I first observed a classroom in 1972. The children were working independently, quietly, & cooperatively. The materials were so visually pleasing & concrete, and being a visual learner myself they caught my attention. The Montessori philosophy meets my needs as well as the children’s needs, and with respect of one another we can build lasting relationships & a love of learning forever.”

 

Ame Dodge                         

Hours 7:00 am to 3:00 pm

     Ame has a husband and two grown children. Ame also shares her home with a cat and a lovebird. Ame received an AA in Early Childhood Education at Fullerton College as well as a BA in Sociology from Fullerton University. Ame also took classes in art, music, and dance. Ame has been teaching young children for over 25 years. She started at Yorba Linda United Methodist Nursery School and more recently taught at Shasta Head Start. She has a love for her church, and in her free time she likes to read, hike, kayak, and camp. Ame also enjoys traveling.

     Why Montessori? “It works! The emphasis is on the uniqueness of each child.”