Children’s House Green

Mrs. Andraya Johnson – Head Teacher

Johnson@capitalmontessorischool.com

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.


Ms. Kylie Daniel – Teacher’s Assistant

Ms. Daniel graduated from The Evergreen State College in 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts in English. Originally from Bainbridge Island, she attended a Montessori school as a child, and has always been passionate about teaching and helping others. In her free time, Ms. Daniel enjoys hiking, reading and writing, swimming, and spending time with her cat.


Children’s House Blue

Mrs. Tanya Reed – Head Teacher

reed@capitalmontessorischool.com

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 Reed – Teacher’s Assistant