PALOS VERDES CAMPUS

Kristy Cullum began working at Peninsula Montessori School in 2003. She started as an assistant at the Torrance campus while attending college to pursue her lifelong goal to be a public school teacher. After witnessing the Montessori classroom in action, she immediately fell in love with the method and decided to alter her path and get her Montessori teaching credential. She went to Monarch Bay Montessori Teaching Academy, Dana Point, Ca. in 2005. Throughout her life, Kristy has had a love for art. She teaches art in the summer, and during the school year she incorporates art in each unit study of her curriculum. currently she has returned to college to pursue a BA in Art History. In her spare time, Kristy enjoys traveling, playing beach volleyball, running, hiking, drawing and painting.

Nikki Hicks - Bio [Pre-Primary]

Nikki started with Peninsula Montessori School as a volunteer while obtaining her A.A. Degree in Early Childhood Education. She became a full time staff member in September, 2006.

Comments

We feel very fortunate to have had Ms. Kristy this year for our final year of pre-school. She has been an amazing addition to our campus in so many ways. She is consistently bright, cheerful, and kind to everyone aournd her. She is patient yet instills discipline in the children with her firm, but loving limits. Academically, it has been incredible to see how many readers she has influenced, mathematicians she has enhanced, and historians she has created. The child my daughter has blossomed into this year is delightfully surprising, and we give Ms. Kristy scores of credit. My favorite thing about her, is her abilityto tell stories and explain things to the children. She is a captivating speaker to the children who listen in awe. . . . her descriptions and accounts are captivating to me, as well!
Mark & Anne Severns

(Posted on 2011-09-19 20:41:00 by Anne Severns)
Wow! You would not believe how talented Ms. Kristy is! She makes learning exciting and fun for the kids and does an amazing job of inspiring their creativity! The work that comes home from my daughter has demonstrated enormous growth in her abilities this year, and the artwork & crafts that Ms. Kristy helps them express themselves to make are so beautiful that I want to frame everything! I couldn't be happier with the care and teaching that my daughter received from Ms. Kristy in her first year as classroom leader her at Peninsula Montessori.
Matt & Laura Pope

(Posted on 2011-09-19 20:35:00 by Matt & Laura Pope)
Dear Ms. Kristy,
You already know this, because I've told you before numerous times, but I definitely wanted to let you know again. You are one of the BEST teachers I've ever encountered, and our family is so ridiculously lucky to have you as Jonathan's teacher. I don't know how you can be as nurturing and maternal as you are, but you are. The way I've seen you treat the children, hugging them and kissing them, and genuinely showing how much you love them, still amazes all the love you'vegiven him, and our entire family appreciates you for that. You've done a great job your first year here in PV. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Love, Eddie, Lin, & Jonathan Chen

(Posted on 2011-09-19 20:25:00 by Eddie and Lin Chen)
What a sweet, lovely and patient person Miss Nikki is. She has been with my daughter from the very beginning. Her guidance has made school easy and delightful for us. Her loving and patient manner with all the children is amazing. Miss Nikki's committment to the children and her job has not gone unnoticed. We love you Miss Nikki!!!

(Posted on 2009-09-10 12:22:00 by Mr. & Mrs. Charles Wehrhan)

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