Support Staff

Haley (she/her) – Social Emotional Educator (SEE) joined Harmony as the Ocean Room Assistant in March of 2021 and is now supports our whole school as the Social Emotional Educator. Haley graduated from Portland State University with a bachelors degree in social science and a minor in Spanish. Her college highlights include a bilingual education capstone, and studying abroad in both Costa Rica and Spain. Haley previously worked with children and families at a counseling center where she taught coping skills, parenting classes, and worked closely with DHS. She loves young children and is thrilled to be working in a primary Montessori classroom. As a PNW native Haley loves hiking, camping, kayaking, and snowboarding. On a rainy day she can be found cuddling her two kitties or meditating somewhere cozy.

Alison (she/her) – Oasis Lead and On-Site Substitute previously served as an assistant in the Forest room and support staff member until 2019. She has now rejoined the Harmony community as the Oasis Lead, on-site substitute, and Spanish language reading support after completing her bachelor’s with a double focus in English literature and Spanish from Portland State University. Alison is thrilled to be a part of a team of educators committed to providing equitable access to inclusive and holistic education. Her favorite part of the Montessori learning process is when a child provides an assistant/guest with a lesson about the work they have been mastering. The ‘a-ha’ moment when it all connects and a child is able to verbalize the connection is unlike anything else. Outside of the classroom Alison enjoys being outside with her partner, Luis, and their two dogs Benito and Greer. If she’s not chasing the dogs, she enjoys a good read or cooking a good vegan meal.

   Rebekah (she/her) Food Service Coordinator joined Harmony Montessori as the Food Coordinator in late March 2021. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Intercultural Studies in 2014 and soon after started cooking in the educational field. Cooking has always been a passion of hers since she was little and was often found helping whoever was in the kitchen. Rebekah knew that she wanted cooking to be a part of her profession in some way after taking culinary classes in high school. In her free time, Rebekah can be found baking/decorating cakes for family and friends, taking part in all things Disney, and spending time with her family.

Hayln – Onsite Floater and Substitute – Bio Coming Soon!