At Children's House Montessori we have a dedicated staff that believes in the foundation of Montessori curriculum to help the student gain a deeper understanding of not only academics, but also construction of themselves.
Owner & Administrator
Upper Elementary Teacher
Megan Chavez Anderson
Ms. Megan holds a M. Ed from Loyola College of Maryland and a Bachelor's of Fine Arts from the University of Idaho. Megan earned her Montessori teaching certification from Montessori Northwest in Portland, OR. Megan has taught in Portland, Pullman, WA and in Lewiston. She has happily taught in the Primary classroom as well as Montessori elementary. She opened CHMS in 2011. What began with a single primary class has grown to include two buildings and six classrooms, from a toddler community through upper elementary. She enjoys teaching at all levels including professional development workshops and online. When not at CHMS she enjoys long distance running and being with her family.
Administrative Assistant
Amanda Brower
Ms. Amanda is your link to important information at CHMS. She has been a part of CHMS from the very beginning, first as a parent in the very first classroom, and then as our Administrative Assistant. Ms. Amanda is vital in making sure that you have your current news, invoices and information. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science Business Management from LCSC as well as continuing education courses in child development and Montessori education. We are so grateful to have Ms. Amanda here at CHMS.
Primary Lead Teacher
RayLynn Meyer
Ms. RayLynn holds a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education from the University of Idaho. She has many years of classroom experience and taught a variety of grades at Moscow Charter School. She also knows her way around coffee as she was a manager at the Daily Grind in Pullman too. Ms. RayLynn enjoys working with children of all ages, but finds the most joy in working with children in preschool and kindergarten. She loves to see their excitement and wonder at learning to read, write and work with numbers. She also loves to read to her students and teach them all about our incredible world. Ms. RayLynn’s other love in her life is her family. She and her husband love to take their two boys on camping and snowmobiling adventures in the forests of Idaho.
Lower Elementary Teacher
Jennifer Wik
Ms. Jennifer holds a Master’s of Science from Boise State University and a Bachelor’s of Science from Colby College. Jennifer earned her Montessori education certificate from the North American Montessori Center. Jennifer has worked in the Clarkston School District and has been with Children’s House Montessori School since 2017. Jennifer assisted in a Primary Classroom for one year, a lower elementary classroom for one year and became the lead Kindergarten teacher in 2019. She has loved each and every classroom and all age groups. Jennifer loves to blend her background in wildlife biology and education to inspire a love of learning and nature. When not immersed in teaching, Jennifer enjoys reading, volunteering with a local pet rescue, listening to the birds outside, and enjoying her coffee in the company of her family and pets.
Upper Elementary Teacher
Megan Chavez Anderson
Ms. Megan has enjoyed being an elementary teacher at CHMS for five years. After many years in the Kindergarten and Primary classroom it has been such a joy to see the full scope of the Montessori materials and the abilities of the children. Ms. Megan is pursuing an Upper Elementary Montessori certification as well as professional development courses in common core and current standards, ensuring that her students will be prepared when they move on to the general education classrooms in middle school and high school. Ms. Megan is also a proud member of the Lewiston School District Cultural Competency work group and is actively involved in the local school district.
Primary Teacher, Assistant Teacher and After Care
Natalie Anderson
Ms. Natalie has many years of experience in the Montessori classroom. She is a graduate of Lewiston High School and has taken courses in Early Childhood Education at Lewis Clark State College as well as Montessori professional development courses. She has had the opportunity to attend two AMI Montessori International Congresses where she learned an incredible amount from educators from all over the world. Ms. Natalie enjoys painting, drawing, needlepoint and caring for her plants. She is an active athlete and enjoys being outdoors. She is looking forward to continuing to make CHMS a wonderful place to be as she has for the past nine years.
Music Teacher
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Amy Baker Stout
Ms. Amy has been a professional performer and music teacher for over 20 years. She has released her own CDs, performed on cruise ships around the world and has taught world class performers. She is mom to CHMS student Connor and is also active in local theatre. Ms. Amy brings with her an immense amount of knowledge, experience and professionalism, as well as a ton of fun. When Ms. Amy is not performing or teaching she enjoys spending time with her family.
