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
Vanessa Stedman
Ms. Vanessa is an important link to information at CHMS. Ms. Vanessa is a United States Veteran who has served our country all over the world. Ms. Vanessa joined the CHMS team in 2023 but has been a CHMS parent for many years prior. She enjoys helping CHMS run smoothly and is happy to answer questions regarding enrollment, invoices or logistics of being a part of CHMS. She enjoys backpacking, reading and spending time with her family.
Primary Lead Teacher
Sarah Jensen
Ms. Sarah has been a part of CHMS from the very beginning when she enrolled her oldest child in the Primary classroom. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Lewis Clark State College and Montessori Certification in Primary/Early Childhood from North American Montessori Center. Ms. Sarah is mom to Silas, Paxley and Sophie, all CHMS students. She loves to create materials for her class, spend time outside and create beautiful art in her spare time. Her happy place is on the river with her family.
Kindergarten and 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 many years. After several 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.
