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.

Leadership

Charlene Kam

Charlene Kam

Founder / Director / Lead Educator Joined August 1997
Goes by Charlene

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)
  • M.A. Montessori Education, 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
MontessoriLive Teacher Training Center
Emma Stevenson

Emma Stevenson

Assistant Director
Credentials
  • Pursuing an Associate’s Degree in Education Administration.

Lead Guides

Classroom educators supporting daily Montessori instruction

Rahma Ziyad

Rahma Ziyad

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
Asma Javed

Asma Javed

Joined March 2020

Educator at Auburn Montessori School since March 2020.

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

Sam Price

Joined March 2015

Educator at Auburn Montessori School since March 2015.

Education
  • B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies
Credentials
  • 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

Patrick Tousley

Joined August 2024

Educator at Auburn Montessori School since August 2024.

Education
  • B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies
Credentials
  • Montessori Core Principles of 3-6 year old child
  • Infant/child/adult CPR

Assistants & Support

Emma Stevenson

Emma Stevenson

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

Maci DeMoras

Support Staff

Support staff at Auburn Montessori School.

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