

Grace is passionate about all things DC and is very excited to be part of a thriving city that continues to provide ever-increasing access to high quality, authentic Montessori education across all sectors.



A native of suburban Chicago, Alex’s interest in Montessori education is long-standing, having attended a primary program there in the late 1970’s. Alex’s two children attended an Annapolis-area Montessori program for their entire primary and elementary educations, and her son graduated from a Montessori adolescent program in 8th grade. Alex’s experience as an active member of that vibrant Montessori community, as well as her appreciation for her children’s educational development, has made her a passionate advocate for Montessori education.
Alex graduated Cum Laude from the University of Pennsylvania with degrees in International Relations and Communications, and she holds her Juris Doctor from Northwestern University.

Most recently, as Director of Conference Operations and a member of the Core Executive Team for Youth for a Better World, LLC, she trained Montessori teachers, chaired committees and inspired elementary and adolescent students to become young change-makers through programs such as Montessori Model United Nations.
Michele has a long-standing dedication and commitment to true Montessori excellence, AMI standards, and the Washington Montessori Institute, itself, as a flourishing teacher-training program. Her four children attended Montessori schools through 6th grade, and her daughter graduated from WMI in 2017.
Michele is also a portrait photographer specializing in children’s portraiture, and a workshop instructor for Michele Jeanine Photography.

