Natalie has been part of the Oak Meadow community for 15 years, teaching in the Lower Elementary program. She holds a B.A. in Liberal Arts with a minor in Elementary Education and an M.A.Ed in Teaching from the University of Massachusetts–Dartmouth. She earned her Montessori certification (AMS Elementary I, ages 6–9) through the Montessori Center of the Rockies. Her passion for organization and appreciation for the simplicity of the prepared environment are what initially drew her to the Montessori philosophy. Natalie’s son began in the Beginner’s program and is now in his final year of Lower Elementary.

Outside the classroom, Natalie enjoys spending time with her family in nature: skiing, hiking, kayaking, biking, and more. Oak Meadow is truly an extension of her home, where children are nurtured academically, socially, and emotionally by a caring and committed community. She and her husband are grateful every day for the thoughtful, supportive environment their son experiences.