BOBBI BROWN – FLANNERY
Head of the School | Children House Teacher
Mrs. Bobbi is from Bisbee Junction, Arizona. She is the founder of Still Water Montessori School, nonprofit 501c3, established in 2016. She is currently Head of School and the lead teacher. She is a Health and Wellness Coach for Arbonne International and is passionate about proper nutrition and loves teaching children and families about the three-part snack. She served as the Ambassador Chair for Montessori Educational Programs International and has been on the board from 2019 to 2021. She was the Toddler Directress at Montessori Day School in North Charleston, SC (2010-2015). She attended Pickler Intensive III, Observation of Infants and Toddlers: Attention to Detail (2012). She was the Children’s House Directress at Montessori of Ladera Ranch (2008-2010). She taught a 1st-2nd and 4th-5thcombo class at Center for Academic Success Elementary School in Sierra Vista, AZ (2005-2008). She worked for Maricopa County Head Start as a Family Case Specialist and Lead Teacher (2000-2004) and an Infant Director for Early Head Start (1999-2000). She was the Assistant Director for the Adult Day Care at Casa De Esperanza (1997-1999). She Graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Masters degree in Early Childhood Education (May 2005) and from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Resources, Family Studies (December 1998). She moved to Charleston on July 4th, 2010 to join her husband. Her two children were born in the South and raised in a Montessori Classroom, she calls Summerville, South Carolina Home.
SAMANTHA MALLARD
Toddler Teacher
Ms. Samantha – Toddler Teacher
Ms. Samantha is a dedicated and nurturing educator with a passion for guiding young learners in their earliest stages of development. She holds a degree in Early Childhood Development and Education from Trident Technical College and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Stillwater Montessori School.
As a devoted wife and mother of three, Ms. Samantha understands the importance of a warm and supportive learning environment that fosters curiosity, independence, and a love for learning. Outside the classroom, she cherishes spending quality time with her family and giving back to the community through volunteer work at her church. Her compassionate nature and commitment to early education make her an invaluable part of the Stillwater Montessori family.
Liz Ramirez – Office Assistant | Floater
Ms. Liz graduated with honors in Early Childhood Education in Colombia, S.A. She has over 20 years of experience educating children and adults. She is Montessori certified teacher and the Founder of Earth Heart Growers, a nonprofit organization created to connect children with the earth by practicing organic gardening and farming. She supports the SWM Team by designing, implementing and evaluating effective learning and development programs with the focus of enhancing employee knowledge, skills and competencies to support individual and organizational growth.
Ms. Mellissa Taylor – Morning Teacher Assistant
Ms. Mellissa Taylor is a passionate and experienced educator with over 15 years of dedication to early childhood education. Throughout her career, she has worked in a variety of childhood centers and served as a substitute teacher for Florence County District 1.
Her love for teaching flourished when she discovered the Montessori philosophy, which has become her favorite educational approach. Ms. Mellissa is deeply interested in practicing a more holistic approach to education, nurturing not only a child’s academic growth but also their emotional, social, and physical well-being. She is excited to bring her warmth, experience, and Montessori-inspired methods to the Stillwater Montessori community.
Erin Pearson – Afternoon Teacher Assistant
Erin is excited to join the Montessori community, bringing her passion for child development and individualized learning. Originally from Williamsport, PA, Erin holds a BA in Psychology and has extensive experience supporting children in home and community settings, following behavioral plans tailored to their unique needs. As a mother of two, ages 12 and 19, she understands the importance of fostering a nurturing and engaging learning environment. Erin is eager to apply her background in psychology and behavioral support to help children thrive in the Montessori setting.