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We are extremely fortunate to employ a staff of dedicated, caring professionals
who have diverse cultural backgrounds. The following countries of origin are currently represented among the staff: USA, France,
India, Bolivia, Trinidad, Haiti, Liberia, and Jamaica.
In addition to having an international staff, the children and their families
come to us from many different countries and continents. Parents are associated with the various embassies, the World Bank,
the International Monetary Fund, the Inter-American Development Bank, the National Institutes of Health and several international
corporations.
We always welcome our friends and neighbors from around the world.
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Staff Biographies
Gertrude A. Burr
The Bethesda Montessori School is under the direction of Gertrude A. Burr. She has been a certified
teacher in the Montessori System since 1978 and holds a diploma from the Association Montessori Internationale, which she
received at the Washington Montessori Institute. In addition to her dedication to teaching in the Montessori field, Mrs. Burr
obtained a bachelor of music degree from the Peabody Conservatory of Music, where she pursued graduate studies. She taught
vocal music for several years in public and private schools in the Washington area. Mrs. Burr has been teaching at the Bethesda
Montessori School since 1983.
Neerja Babbar
Neerja Babbar heads another class at The Bethesda Montessori School. Mrs. Babbar received a School
Certificate diploma from the University of Cambridge, in England, and completed her undergraduate studies with majors in psychology
and sociology from the University of Bhopal, in India. She then obtained a diploma in library science from the University
of Rajasthan and nursery teacher training from the Directorate of Education, New Delhi, India. She taught kindergarten classes
for three years before moving to the United States. In 1990, Mrs. Babbar completed the Primary Montessori Teachers training
at the Washington Montessori Institute and received a diploma from the Association Montessori Internationale. She has taught
primary Montessori classes in the Washington area since 1990. She has been teaching at The Bethesda Montessori School since
1993.
Debbie Kelsey
Our third classroom is headed by Debbie Kelsey. Mrs. Kelsey is a Bethesda native. She received her bachelor's
degree in psychology and sociology from Hillsdale College, in Michigan, and returned to Maryland to attend the Washington
Montessori Institute. Mrs. Kelsey received her diploma from the Association Montessori Internationale in 1973 and been teaching
primary Montessori classes in the Washington area since then. She began teaching at The Bethesda Montessori School in 1994.
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Our Teachers
Debbie Kelsey
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