Greenbrier Montessori - where the future grows
Team Biographies

Our people are among the most talented
in the industry.
It would be our pleasure to put our extensive experience to work for you.

Executive Director/Owner
Executive Director/Owner
Kirsten Benson has worked with children for over 18 years. She has a B.A. in Psychology, M.A. in Human Service Agency Management, and an M.S.E. in Educational Counseling. Kirsten is also a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor as well as a Certified Psychological Examiner. Mrs. Benson has worked hard to build a school in which the school community is rewarding, as well as, nurturing, loving, and educational. Mrs. Benson values the differences in children and believes all children are a gift from God.
Co-Director
Co-Director
Mrs. Heather Zwicky has been teaching at Greenbrier since 2001. She has enjoyed teaching in all of the classrooms, but truly loves working with the youngest of children. As well as her classroom duties, her role as Director puts her in charge of the nutritional components of menu planning for our on site kitchen. Mrs. Zwicky can be found in the office every morning with her beautiful smile welcoming you.
Co-Director/Lead Montessori Preschool Teacher for The Children's House Classroom
Co-Director/Lead Montessori Preschool Teacher for The Children's House Classroom
Ms. Meredith Ramsey has been a teacher at Greenbrier since 2002. She has experience working with all ages, but has found her calling with the preschool age classroom. She has been the lead Montessori teacher in the early preschool classroom since 2008. Ms. Ramsey is AMS Montessori Certified. She also has a love of music which she brings to The Children's House classroom. Ms. Ramsey can be found in the office every afternoon.
Assistant Teacher -The Children's  House
Assistant Teacher -The Children's House
Ms. Alicia Rudolph-Nagy is the assistant in the Children's House Classroom. She is the mother of three and truly enjoys working with the students in her classroom. She and Ms. Meredith make a wonderful team.
Ms. Catherine Petzel- The Cottage
Ms. Catherine Petzel- The Cottage
Catherine is a new member of the Greenbrier team. She joined our team after working with school aged children. All of the children have welcomed her with open arms. Her peaceful personality is calming to the students.
Lead Teacher - The Cottage
Lead Teacher - The Cottage
Ms. Jennifer Einfeldt has been on staff at Greenbrier Montessori for the past three years. Ms. Jennifer is the Lead teacher in The Cottage classroom. Her main goals are to make sure that even the littlest student feels cared for while reaching their full potential academically and socially.
Mrs. Ali Lisi- The Children's House
Mrs. Ali Lisi- The Children's House
Ali has been working with the Greenbrier team for the past four years. She loves to help guide our preschoolers through their day. Ali has a genuine heart for the students. She brings a bright attitude to the classroom.
Teacher-The Nest
Teacher-The Nest
Ms. Amanda Borgmann has been with Greenbrier since 2010. Ms. Amanda can be found with her beautiful smile caring for the youngest children in our infant room. She is loved by all the children and enjoys spending her days encouraging the infants and toddlers to reach the next milestone.
Ms. Mariah Milberg- The Nest
Ms. Mariah Milberg- The Nest
Mariah is the assistant in our infant and toddler program. She has been with Greenbrier since August 2011. Ms. Mariah is a wonderful asset to our program and the children have fallen in love with her bubbly personality.