Children’s House Green

Mrs. Andraya Johnson – Head Teacher

Mrs. Johnson attended Central Washington University with her Bachelors in Psychology. After starting work as an assistant teacher in 2022, Mrs. Johnson fell in love with Montessori and is currently in school to become a Certified Montessori teacher. Aside from her love for teaching Mrs. Johnson lives close by with her husband, their son, and their 3 pets. You can usually find her running miles upon miles or reading when she isn’t with her family or teacher.

Miss. Kylie Daniel – Teacher’s Assistant

Ms. Daniel grew up on Bainbridge Island and graduated from The Evergreen State College in 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts in English. She is currently working towards earning her Masters of teaching with a focus in Elementary Education online through Western Governors University. In her free time, Ms. Daniel enjoys hiking, reading, swimming and spending time with her cat.

Children’s House Blue

Mrs. Tanya Reed – Head Teacher

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Mrs. Reed has Bachelors of Arts in English from the University of Chicago, and is a Montessori Primary Certified Teacher. She began her Montessori career in Flagstaff, Arizona in 1993, then taught several years in Los Angeles before joining CMS in 2003. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Erik, and they are the proud parents of two former CMS graduates, both of whom returned as CMS staff members! The Reeds live on a small sheep farm in Shelton where Mrs. Reed enjoys reading on a wide variety of subjects and wool felting.

Mr. Cody Reed – Teacher’s Assistant

Mr. Reed is an alumni of Capital Montessori School from Children’s House to Kindergarten, and additionally from 4th-7th grade. Outside of Capital Montessori, he works on local volunteer film projects, as well as writing, directing and producing his own films. He also enjoys composing and playing music.

Miss. McKitrick – Teacher’s Assistant

Miss. McKitrick will be assisting in the Children’s House Blue classroom. She recently moved here from Spokane Washington, where she was attending Spokane Falls Community College for her Early Childhood Education degree. Shortly after she discovered the Montessori method, she fell in love to that way of teaching! She is hoping to get her Montessori certification in the next few years. I have been working with children for 5 years and have been assistant teaching for 3 years. She has 1 year of Montessori experience. Outside of the classroom she enjoys reading, hiking, camping, snowboarding and skateboarding! She is looking forward to the school year and the memories it will bring.