In addition to our unique Montessori Curriculum, Cherry Hill Montessori differs from other preschools based on the quality and commitment of our teachers. Our classrooms are staffed by Certified Montessori teachers and experienced assistants, many of whom are degreed in other areas of study as well. Due to the consistency and lengthy experience of our teachers and assistants—many of whom have been with us for over fifteen years—students and parents benefit from knowing all members of our staff are dedicated to making a difference. Our trained and knowledgeable preschool teachers work with each child to determine individual needs, from which they then introduce traditional Montessori materials, resulting in an academic curriculum appropriate for your child’s level of readiness.
Meet Our Staff Members
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Miss Tina
Tina Nugent is the Owner of Cherry Hill Montessori and a lifelong resident of Cherry Hill. With a B.A. in Economics from Duke University and a law degree from Northwestern, she practiced law for twenty years before assuming the position of Director of Cherry Hill Montessori. Miss Tina grew up in Cherry Hill, attended Cherry Hill East High School and returned after graduate school to raise her family in Cherry Hill. All four of her children attended the Cherry Hill Montessori School. Her eleven nieces and nephews attended the School. Her relatives and friends’ children attend the School, and in many ways everyone who comes through the school feels like her family.
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Miss Kerri
Miss Kerri is Cherry Hill Montessori’s Director, and Miss Tina’s daughter. She attended CHM as a child, and has worked as a Lifeguard, Afternoon Assistant, Summer Camp Head Teacher, and Administrative Assistant over the last 10 years. Kerri graduated from Duke University with a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and from Clemson University with a B.A. in Biology and Spanish. Kerri loves to watch the confidence and pride a child displays when they learn something new, which she experiences daily at CHM and through her part-time work as a pediatric physical therapist.
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Miss Migna
Miss Migna joined our CHM teaching staff in 2013 as a Head Teacher. She graduated from Chestnut Hill College with a dual degree in Early Childhood and Montessori Education. She also had a minor in Theology. Miss Migna has been teaching for over 15 years, was the Director of the Providence Center in Philadelphia and has experience teaching Spanish. She has two sons and is busy with all their sports activities and homework. Miss Migna loves to be in the midst of new discoveries by the children and being part of the enrichment of their young minds and lives.
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Miss Lauren
Miss Lauren joined the CHM family in 2009. She is both a certified Montessori teacher and a New Jersey certified elementary school teacher with a second Bachelor’s Degree in American Studies. She is our Head of Curriculum, a lead Classroom Teacher, and a Summer Camp instructor. Miss Lauren devotes much of her time to coming up with new and inventive Montessori projects for our students, and to implementing the traditional curriculum in the classrooms. In her “free” time Miss Lauren pursues her photography, baking and scrapbooking hobbies, and spends as much time as she can with her two sons, Conner and Jackson.
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Miss Esther
Miss Esther completed her Montessori training through an American Montessori Society certified program with the Princeton Center for Teacher Education in 2021 after being an Assistant Teacher at CHM for nearly five years. She also has her Associate’s Degree in Child Development. Miss Esther taught children from 2 1/2 to 5 years of age for ten years at a nursery school as a lead teacher, music teacher, and cooking teacher. Miss Esther enjoys teaching young children because they are always excited to learn and explore all kinds of possibilities. The world is still an open book to them.
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Mr. Joe
Mr. Joe joined CHM in February 2021 as a Co-Teacher and became a Lead Teacher in September 2021. This is his 7th year teaching Montessori. He also has a B.A. in Statistics and a Master of Arts in Teaching from The College of New Jersey. Joe has taught children of all ages and abilities and has spent many years designing and implementing individualized programs. In his spare time, he likes to do puzzles and listen to music with his two daughters.
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Miss Usha
Miss Usha has been with Cherry Hill Montessori since 1996. You can always find her in the morning with a bright smile welcoming our children and families to start their day.
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Miss Debra
Miss Debra has returned to CHM in 2019 after more than a 10 year hiatus to continue sharing her love for art and learning with your children. She attended Philadelphia College of Art. Prior to returning the CHM, Miss Debra owned and operated her own art studio in Haddonfield. She also formerly taught at Haddonfield Methodist School and Friends School. Miss Debra shares her love of art and story telling with the students during weekly enrichment classes.
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Miss Haritha
Miss Haritha joined CHM in 2022 as Miss Lauren’s Assistant Teacher. Miss Haritha also has a Master’s Degree in Mathematics. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her young daughter.
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Miss Christie
Miss Christie joined CHM in 2021 as Miss Migna’s Assistant Teacher. She shares her love of art and singing with her students daily. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her three children and all of their activities!
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Miss Garima
Miss Garima joined CHM in the winter of 2022 after relocating to the Cherry Hill area. Prior to joining CHM, she was working as an Assistant Teacher at a preschool in North Jersey. Outside of school, Miss Garima enjoys spending time with her two children.
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Miss Alanis
Miss Alanis joined CHM in 2021 as an Extended Day – PM Assistant. Miss Alanis currently attends college for Early Childhood Education. Miss Alanis is also a Lead Teacher in our Summer Camp program, and loves sharing her creativity with the children!
Miss Janine
Miss Janine began working at CHM in 2022 as an office assistant. Her years of experience in office management has served as a useful tool to assist her in the administrative management of CHM. Outside of school, Miss Janine enjoys spending time with her family and two young children.
Miss Manisha
Miss Manisha joined CHM in 2022 as an Extended Day – PM Assistant. Miss Manisha has two grown children and wanted to share her love of children by joining our CHM community.
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Mr. Joe, Maintenance
Mr. Joe takes care of our School. Not only is he responsible for making sure your child is in a clean environment, but he also fixes the things that need fixing. When able, he enjoys seeing the children when he comes to work and they love his smile and the “presents” he brings them. We are lucky to have Mr. Joe as our Maintenance Man and Jack-of-all-trades for everything else.
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