Our Staff

We are truly a staff of dedicated educators, committed to Montessori principles and eager to see your child succeed.
Each classroom is staffed with certified Montessori professionals and supported by a team of para-professionals, volunteers, parents, and families. We pride ourselves on staff retention and continuing professional development.

Administrative Team

Nancy Dean
Principal

Sharon Vanden Bosch
Vice Principal

Liz McMahon

Director of Student Services

Chris Elliott
Middle School Teacher

Lori Conway
Upper Elementary Teacher

Shirley Vanden Bosch
Toddler Teacher

Julie Bruns
Pre-Primary Teacher

Patty Kerns
Pre-Primary Teacher

Terry Sibery
Upper Elementary Teacher

Betsy Hoelscher

Music Director

Toddler Room

Toddle Room

Shirley Vanden Bosch
Toddler Teacher

Shirley is one of our dedicated toddler directess. She has been with DeColores for more than 20 years and has been teaching for over 30. Shirley loves teaching toddlers because it’s so much fun to watch them explore and make discoveries. She earned her Associate of Arts, Professional Nanny Certificate, and also her Infant/Toddler Montessori Certification. In her spare time, her favorite thing to do is have fun with her nieces and nephews. She also enjoys singing, walking, and spending time with her family & friends.

Liz began at DeColores in 2015. She is the Director of Student Services and also our Google Workspace Administrator. Starting with the 2026–2027 school year, she helped launch DeColores Montessori's new Toddler Classroom, expanding the program beyond the Central Campus. Liz has her Associate of Science in Graphic Design and has also completed Montessori Training for Infant/Toddler Certification. She is married to her husband, Patrick, and they have two sons, Michael & Brady, who both attended DeColores. She loves to watch her boys play sports in her spare time and loves to be involved in the community.

Liz McMahon
Toddler Teacher

Aimee Cameron Toddler Teacher

Aimee joined the toddler room in 2025. She has two boys, Jacob & Jamison who both attend DeColores. She has been married to her wonderful husband for six years and they just moved back from Florida. Aimee has been in early childhood education since 2021. Her hobbies include hiking, spending time with family and cooking!

Haley is excited to begin her journey as a Montessori educator, joining the toddler classroom as an assistant teacher alongside Liz and Michelle. She is currently attending IU East, where she is pursuing a bachelor's degree in Psychology while also completing her Montessori training. Outside of the classroom, Haley loves spending quality time with her two children, Dwain (2nd grade Student at DMS) and Sophie (Future DMS Student). She enjoys hiking, painting, gardening, and taking advantage of any opportunity to be outdoors.

Haley Barton
Toddler Teacher

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Megan joined the DeColores toddler room in 2026. She has two wonderful daughters who attend DeColores as well. Outside of school, Megan also works with infants and children as an ISR swim instructor. In her downtime, she enjoys spending time with her children and family, being outdoors, gardening, and doing yoga.

Megan Baker
Toddler Teacher

Michelle is a has worked at DeColores since 1993. Michelle has an Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Development, along with a NAMC International Montessori Teaching Diploma in Montessori Early Childhood. She and her husband have 2 children, Ashley and Christopher. Her greatest joy is being a grandma to her three grandsons, Blake, Bentley & Connor, and granddaughter Callie. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with my family and cheering on her grandsons in their sports endeavors. Michelle's favorite vacation spot is Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Michelle Force
Toddler Teacher

3-6 Classrooms

Patty is another member of the 3-6 team. She began full-time in 2018 and quickly enrolled in a Montessori Teacher Education Program. Patty completed her program and earned her 3-6 Montessori Certificate. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She and her husband, Jason have been married over 20 wonderful years. They are blessed with two amazing sons, Samuel and Daniel. As a family, they enjoy traveling, camping and are very active in their Church, Greenville Grace. Patty also enjoys collecting recipes, crafts, reading mysteries, and spending time with family and friends.

Patty Kerns
Pre-Primary Teacher

Heather Manalo
Pre-Primary Teacher

Lydia Murphy
Pre-Primary Teacher

Lydia joined the 3-6 DeColores team in 2023 after previously teaching Kindergarten and First Grade for six years. She graduated from Ball State University with her degree in Early Childhood Education and also received her Montessori Certification from ADMTEI. Lydia and her husband, Alex, have three children, Selah, Eva & Harrison. Some of her favorite things to do include being with family, enjoying time outside, crafting and drawing.

Jessica has been a Montessori teacher since 2023. She has completed Montessori training in Spring of 2024 with ADMTEI. Jessica is currently completing her Associate in Elementary Education. She has two sons enrolled at DeColores, Jude & Fynn. In their freetime, Jessica and her husband, Dakota enjoy watching the boys in sports, watching baseball, and spending time with family.

Jessica Santo
Pre-Primary Teacher

Heather is an AMS/MACTE-certified Montessori guide who teaches in the 3-6 classroom at DeColores. A Greenville native and graduate of Greenville High School, Heather loves inspiring young children to grow in confidence, independence, and curiosity each day. Her twin boys also attend DeColores, making the school a true extension of her family. Outside the classroom, she enjoys spending time with her husband and kids on their mini farm.

Krystina Stapleton

Pre-Primary Teacher

Krystina joined the 3–6 team in 2026. She is a proud Army mom of four boys, ranging in age from 6 to 19, who recently moved from Florida to Ohio to be close to family. Her greatest passion in life is being a mother, which naturally inspires her dedication to early childhood. Krystina is currently completing her Montessori Assistant training through Crescent Ridge and loves helping young children foster independence and self-worth. Her hobbies include thrifting, exploring nature, and spending quality time with family!

Olivia Ressler

Pre-Primary Teacher

Olivia Ressler went to Western Governors University to pursue a degree in Elementary Education after attending Sinclair Community College. She has worked in education for over five years as a substitute teacher at local schools and spent a year as a preschool paraprofessional. Olivia and her husband, Logan, have been married for four years, and we have a two-year-old daughter, Leelynn, who attends DeColores Montessori. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, reading, and creating crafts.

Camille Bowman
Pre-Primary Teacher

Camille graduated from Emmaus Christian Academy in 2022. She has a love for reading and writing, and whenever possible, she enjoys traveling and experiencing different countries and cultures. Camille was born in Ethiopia and was adopted at the age of five. Her experiences have helped shape my appreciation for different cultures and languages and have inspired my desire to serve others. After completing schooling, I hope to use my language skills and passion for helping others as an Amharic translator in a Greek refugee camp. My goal is to connect with and support people through language while making a meaningful difference in their lives.

6-9 Classrooms

Sharon Vanden Bosch
Lower Elementary Teacher

Sharon Vanden Bosch has been a teacher at DeColores (formerly known as Fifth and Walnut Montessori :) ) for over thirty years. She loves teaching in a Montessori environment because of the amazing materials and child-centered philosophy. For fun, Sharon enjoys walking, reading, puzzles, shopping, cheering for her nieces and nephews in their sports endeavors, and spending time with family & friends. Sharon is the Vice Principal and 6-9 Directress. She has a Master of Arts in Education, Bachelor of Science in Montessori Education, and her PreK-3 Ohio Certification.

Jacqueline King
Lower Elementary Teacher

I am new to Montessori this year. I have worked in public schools at many different levels, including teaching preschool, working with students with special needs, and, for the last 12 years, teaching 5th-grade reading for Richmond Community Schools. I enjoy watching students learn and grow. I moved to Greenville 6 years ago when I married my husband, Bruce. We have 2 grandchildren who attend Montessori, and they enjoy it very much. My husband and I have 5 children, 4 grandchildren, soon be 6 by the end of the year. I enjoy camping, reading books, and spending time with family. I am looking forward to working with the Montessori family!

Jason has been a Montessori teacher since 2007. He enjoys international travel, mostly to Spanish-speaking countries. In his free time he enjoys outdoor activities, especially training and exercising his dogs.

Jason Arnett
Lower Elemntary &
Middle School Teacher

Maria Strobel
Lower Elementary Teacher

Stacy has been at DeColores since 2022. She is married to Drew and has three children. Stacy enjoys reading and gardening when she is not teaching. Stacy has earned her Bachelor of Education K-8, her Special Education K-12 and will complete her Lower and Upper Elementary Masters Degree by the end of the 205/26 School Year.

Stacy Bush
Lower Elementary Teacher

Tammy Adkins has been a teacher at DeColores Montessori since 2018. She received her Bachelor in Early Childhood Education from WSU in 2016 and she has also completed NAMC Montessori Training for 6-9 Certification. Tammy has been married to her high school sweetheart Mike for 12 years and together they have two children - Micah and Anne. Both of their children have been attending DeColores Montessori since they were toddlers. In her free time Tammy enjoys spending time with her family and watching Micah at karate. She also enjoys baking, reading, walking, crafting, puzzles, and gardening.

Tammy Adkins
Lower Elementary Teacher

Jacqueline studied nursing at Edison Community College. She earned her associate degree in nursing in December 2010 and worked as an RN from January 2011 to August 2023, specializing in geriatrics and hospice care. Working with children has always been a passion of hers, and she finally decided to make that move when she started at Decolores Montessori in August 2023. While her main focus is not nursing anymore, Jacqueline offers a wealth of knowledge for school-based nursing when needed. She and her husband Levi were married in October 2011 and have four children, Michael, Miah, Molly, and Mathew. All of their children have attended Decolores from the start of their education, where they have thrived! Jacqueline loves to watch her children at their sporting events and dance recitals. Reading is a hobby of hers if she ever gets the time!

9-12 Classrooms

Lori Conway
Upper Elementary Teacher

Becky Dusek
Upper Elementary Teacher

Terry Sibery
Upper Elementary Teacher

Terry is a teacher at DeColores Montessori School for students ages 6–12. He teaches history, geography, woodworking, and shop skills, and is passionate about inspiring his students alongside two exceptional colleagues. In his woodworking and shop classes, students build problem-solving and creativity by designing and crafting projects like birdhouses or the colonial village, while honing practical math skills and critical thinking through precise measurements and project planning. His decade as a general contractor and business owner brings real-world experience to my teaching, helping students connect hands-on skills to everyday life. Terry is married to Kimberly, and their son, Logan, a DeColores graduate, now teaches here too. In his free time, he is a dedicated Indianapolis Colts fan and loves fishing and boating. Terry feels privileged to be part of our students’ lives and the vibrant DeColores community!

Becky is married to Craig Dusek and they have two teenage sons. Both boys attended DeColores through 9th grade. Samuel is a Biology major at Mt. Vernon Nazarene University and Joseph is finishing high school in Hagerstown, Indiana. Becky has been teaching for almost 30 years, and started with DeColores in 2016. Becky enjoys reading, camping, and visiting the beach in her spare time.

Lori is married to Woody Conway and they have five amazing Montessori-trained children. She has five grandchildren and is the mother of the 1st recorded Montessori merger. Seth Conway and Lauren Burns met as elementary students at Decolores and married in 2023. She loves baking, gardening, tent camping, sup boarding, downhill skiing, and very long hikes in the woods. Lori has been teaching at DeColores since 2006.

Logan is a graduate of DeColores Montessori, Greenville High School, and Wright State University. He enjoys watching football, rooting for the Colts on Sunday, and catching fish on the weekends. Logan came back to DeColores in 2022 to teach at the elementary levels.

Logan Sibery
Upper Elementary Teacher