Great River Montessori is a growing partnership between children, school, community, and nature. GRM embraces Montessori principles, developing the child’s full potential and the life-long love of learning.
Sam Jenson
Elementary 1 & 2 Teacher
Ms. Sam graduated from Holmen High School and went on to get her bachelor's degree in k-6 education with a social studies emphasis at Winona State University. After graduating, Ms. Sam started working at a Montessori charter school in Minnesota. Throughout those six years of teaching, she earned her Montessori certification through The Center for Guided Montessori Studies. After Montessori training, she obtained her master's degree in Montessori Education at St. Catherine University. Ms. Sam enjoys being outdoors and cuddling with her cats and dog: Louie, LeRoy, Gilbert, and Mowgli.
Alexa Quam
Children's House Teacher
Ms. Q grew up in Holmen, WI and after graduating she attended the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse where she earned a bachelor's degree in early/middle childhood education. Ms. Q worked at a Montessori charter school in Wisconsin for six years. During those six years of teaching she completed her Montessori training and has enjoyed being a lead Children's House teacher. Ms. Q loves spending her time enjoying the river, gardening, and caring for her furry and feathered friends!
Ms. Abby
Educational Assistant
Ms. Abby grew up in Holmen, WI, and is apart of the 2021 graduating
class at Holmen High School. Ms. Abby enjoys spending her time with
family, friends and her dog Max! In the fall of 2022 she plans to
attend Western Technical College and pursue an educational degree.
Ms. Andrea
Ms. Andrea went to college at UWL for business management and Human Resources. For almost ten years, she has stayed home with her four children, Mason, Logan, Avrie, and Bryce. Ms. Andrea enjoys camping with her family, watching her kids play hockey, and reading books. She is very excited to start this new adventure and learn all about the students.
Educational Assistant
Ms. Colby
Educational Assistant
Ms. Colby graduated from Aquinas High School in 2019. She will be working on her degree in Early Childhood Education at Minnesota State College Southeast She also loves spending time outside, reading, and taking her two Springer Spaniels, Gunnar and Scout, to the dog park.
