Who We Are
Faculty & Staff
Jenae Pedersen
Administrative Assistant
Bachelor of Business Administration, Organizational Management, University of Minnesota
Catherine Bauer
North Shore Children’s House Lead Guide
AMI Primary Certificate: Montessori Training Center of Minnesota
Catherine has been with the Montessori School of Duluth since 2000 after beginning her career as a Guide in the Twin Cities. She has enjoyed being a part of many children’s first experience of Montessori and brings years of experience to the classroom. Catherine has enjoyed preparing the outdoor environment and gardening.
Cora McGlauflin
South Shore Children’s House Lead Guide
Bachelor of Science, Outdoor Education & Psychology, University of Minnesota
Teaching Licensure: The College of St. Scholastica
AMI Primary Certificate: Montessori Training Center of Northern California
Cora has served as primary guide at the Western Montessori Day School in Mountain View, California, and assistant guide at White Bear Montessori and Crescent Montessori in California. She is an avid rock climber and outdoor adventurer.
Trustees
Governance: Montessori School of Duluth is led by a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees. The Board is comprised of up to 12 members, including independent professionals, parents, parents of former students, and alum.
Jim Keith, Board President
Administrative Center Director, University of Minnesota Medical Center, Duluth
Mia Thibodeau, Board Member
Attorney, Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick; Current parent
Amy Shen, Ex-Officio Board Member
Head of School
Nicole Bakken, Board Member
Current parent
Joe Wicklund, Board Member
Director of Enrollment, Marshall School
Trustees
Governance: Montessori School of Duluth is led by a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees. The Board is comprised of up to 12 members, including independent professionals, parents, parents of former students, and alum.
Jim Keith, Board President
Administrative Center Director, University of Minnesota Medical Center, Duluth
Mia Thibodeau, Board Member
Attorney, Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick; Current parent
Amy Shen, Ex-Officio Board Member
Head of School
Nicole Bakken, Board Member
Current parent
Joe Wicklund, Board Member
Director of Enrollment, Marshall School