Our Founders
Russell and Sandra Olsen have been teachers for over 30 years. This is the second Montessori school they opened! They love working with children and helping them see the beauty in our world.
Sandra Olsen
Sandra has a unique ability to know exactly what each child needs. She has a strong drive to continually improve herself while helping others to grow around her. She has taught from Infant/Toddler Montessori to 3rd Grade Montessori in our own Montessori School in Juneau, Alaska. More recently, she has been a 2nd grade teacher in public school.
Russell Olsen
Russell is able to make every child feel safe and loved. He is a talented story teller and enjoys bringing children into the magical world of his childhood in rural Utah. He has taught everything from Infant and Toddler Montessori to 3rd grade Montessori. He has also taught from 3rd grade to high school in public school.