Melissa Brown, Director, Missy started at Desert Montessori School as a parent in June of 2004 and by August of 2006 was hired on as the Associate Director.  She completed her Montessori Teacher Training in 2007 and took over as Director in June of 2008.  Missy has a B.A. in Geology from Miami University.  She worked as a geologist in Wyoming and Tennessee, but switched to retail when she moved to Santa Fe.  Missy had her own shop downtown for a number of years before becoming a mom.  Melissa has two children enrolled at DMS.

Amy Stanton, Office Manager, Amy Stanton graduated from the University of New Mexico with her BS in Psychology and an MA in Recreational Therapy.  After working for seven years in psychiatric facilities with children through adults, Amy earned her teaching license.  The birth of her daughter meant staying home for a couple of years.  However, it didn’t mean being any less busy.  Amy was President of MOMS Club, her homeowners’ association, and of the PTA at her daughter’s school.  All this work both paid and volunteer have led to a strong belief that children must have a supportive community in order to thrive.  This belief is what drives her work for Desert Montessori School.