Meet Our Montessorians

Kathy Lindaman

Head of Schools & AMS Montessori Certified Lower Elementary Teacher

Kathy has a B.A. in Early Childhood Education Administration and is an American Montessori Society certified primary and lower elementary teacher with over 30 years of experience. She is also the founder of both Montessori Academy at Sharon Springs and Montessori at Vickery in Cumming, Georgia.

Taylor Wesenberg

AMI Upper Montessori Certified Elementary Teacher

Taylor is an American Montessori Internationale certified teacher for ages 6-12 years of age.  Her thirteen years of experience in Montessori includes lower and upper elementary students.  Ms. Taylor enjoys all areas of the Montessori curriculum but she has a deep passion for Mathematics.  Her family recently relocated from the Chicago suburbs to Florida.  She has two children, Sawyer and Wyatt, and a dog named Wally.

Jessica Koch

Lead Primary Teacher & AMS Primary Montessori Certified Teacher

Jessica Koch is a second-generation Montessori educator who has been immersed in the Montessori philosophy since childhood. She began working in Montessori classrooms as a high school student and brings over two decades of experience to her role as Lead Primary Teacher.

She earned her American Montessori Society (AMS) Primary Certification in 2007 from the Princeton Center for Teacher Education in Princeton, New Jersey. Jessica has guided countless children through their early years and previously served as the Director of Flemington Montessori School in New Jersey.

Jessica is passionate about fostering independence, curiosity, and confidence in her students. She values strong partnerships with families and is dedicated to creating a warm, respectful, and enriching classroom environment that supports each child’s individual journey.

Outside of school, Jessica enjoys spending time on the boat with her family, embracing the outdoors and making lasting memories together.

Alexandra Gallen

Lower Elementary Guide

I’m Alexandra “Alex” Gallen, and my Montessori journey began as a stay-at-home mom searching for the best way to support my children’s learning. I fell in love with Montessori, first at home and later in the classroom, where I believe in student-led learning and guiding each child’s individual growth.

Before earning my Montessori certification, I taught Spanish for several years and continue to weave language into my lessons. I hold a BA in Psychology from the University of South Florida and am certified in Early Childhood by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE).

Originally from Lima, Peru, I moved to Florida in 2001 and now live in Lakewood Ranch with my husband, our three children, and our pets. I enjoy traveling, reading, and cooking, and I’m excited to be part of a school community that inspires curiosity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.