Our Educators

All teachers complete required trainings including CPR, references, medical clearances, and background checks.

For questions about our staff or programs, contact the school at amstchori@gmail.com or 334-740-6192.

Founder/Director

Charlene Kam

Founder / Director / Lead Educator Joined August 1997

Founder/Director of The Children's House - Auburn Montessori (est. 1997). Intention: To continue her work at Auburn Montessori School, keeping true to the Montessori philosophy to cultivate a desire to learn in ever changing diverse environments.

Education
  • B.A. Chemistry (minor in Biology and Secondary Education), University of Miami (1993)
  • MBA (1996)
  • MA Ed Specialization in Montessori, St. Catherine University (2022)
Credentials
  • Alabama Early Learning Guidelines (AELG) certificate (2019)
  • Montessori Early Childhood Diploma (MACTE)
  • Montessori Lower Elementary Diploma (MACTE)
  • London Montessori Center practical workshop (children 2 1/2 to 6 years of age)
  • Landmark Leader Training Academy certificate
  • Montessori instructor for Online Teacher Training Center (MontessoriLive)
  • RYT 200 certified yoga instructor (March 2020); 500hr yoga training
  • Infant/child/adult CPR

Lead Educator

Classroom educators supporting daily Montessori instruction

Rahma Ziyad

Educator Joined March 2020

Educator at Auburn Montessori School since March 2020.

Education
  • B.S. Psychology (2020)
  • Early Childhood Education degree (2024)
Credentials
  • Alabama Early Learning Guidelines (AELG) certificate (2020)
  • Earned the Association Montessori International (AMI) certificate in November 2025.
  • Infant/child/adult CPR
  • T.E.A.C.H. scholarship participant

Assistant Director

Emma Stevenson

Assistant Director Joined March 2024
  • Pursuing an Associate’s Degree in Education Administration.

Assistants & Support

Asma Javed

Support Staff Joined March 2020

Educator at Auburn Montessori School since March 2020.

  • CDA
  • Alabama Early Learning Guidelines (AELG)
  • Completed 80hrs Montessori Education for the 3 - 6 year (7-21-21)
  • Infant/child/adult CPR

Sam Price

Assistant Joined March 2015

Educator at Auburn Montessori School since March 2015.

  • Alabama Early Learning Guidelines (AELG) certificate
  • 80hrs Montessori Education for the 3 - 6 year old child (7-23-2017)
  • Scouting certificate
  • Infant/child/adult CPR

Patrick Tousley

Assistant Joined August 2024

Educator at Auburn Montessori School since August 2024.

  • Montessori Core Principles of 3-6 year old child
  • Infant/child/adult CPR

Maci DeMoras

Support Staff

Support staff at Auburn Montessori School.

Janice Sagar

Assistant Joined November 2025

An educator with a strong interest in child-centered learning and environmental education, Janice is currently supporting students in a Montessori environment that fosters curiosity and independence through inquiry-based learning. Her experience also includes serving as the Lead Teacher for Grade 3 at Auburn Classical Academy, where she supported students' academic growth through engaging, inquiry-based instruction.

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