Our Team
Meet Our Staff
Dedicated Montessori educators who bring warmth, expertise, and a deep love of children to every day.
Head of School
Kelly Severson-Kunz
AMI Certified, M.Ed.
Kelly has been guiding children and families through the Montessori journey for over two decades.
Under Kelly's leadership, Dancing Pines has grown into a thriving farm school community.
Our Teaching Team
Sarah M.
Primary Lead Guide
AMI 3–6 Certified
Sarah brings a calm, nurturing presence to the Primary classroom.
James T.
Lower Elementary Guide
AMS 6–12 Certified
James inspires a love of mathematics and language arts through storytelling.
Maria L.
Upper Elementary Guide
AMI 6–12 Certified
Maria guides older students through the Great Lessons and independent research projects.
Diane R.
Primary Assistant
Montessori trained
Diane supports the Primary classroom with warmth and attentiveness.
Resident Animals
Our Farm Family
Children care for animals daily — feeding, observing, and building relationships that teach responsibility and empathy.
Chickens
Our flock of laying hens teaches children about daily care and egg collection.
Goats
Our friendly goats are endlessly curious. Children learn to feed and brush them.
Rabbits
Soft and calm, our rabbits are wonderful companions for younger children.
Ducks
Our ducks patrol the pond area and delight children with their waddling antics.