A Time of Transitions

The Montessori Foundation and IMC celebrate Margot Garfield Anderson as she transitions into retirement after 21 years with the Montessori Foundation. The relationships she has formed with many of our IMC Members and the rest of the Montessori community are sincere and enduring. Margot was a dedicated and caring staff member of the Montessori Foundation, and we wish her the best as she enjoys her well-deserved retirement! In preparation for Margot’s retirement, the Montessori Foundation hired two new staff members, Kristi Antczak and Bridgett Wheeler. Kristi and Bridgett will support the Montessori Foundation and IMC leadership as they continue to bring resources and guidance to the Montessori community. They both look forward to building new relationships with you!

Meet Kristi!

Kristi Antczak has been a part of the Montessori community for more than ten years as a parent and Montessori teacher. Kristi is a parent of two Montessori students. Her children both attend the Montessori Foundation’s lab school, NewGate, in Sarasota, FL. Her son is a sophomore, and her daughter is in seventh grade. Kristi has a B.S. in Early Childhood Education and an AMS credential in InfantToddler Education. Kristi is also an adult educator. She has been a teacher trainer with the Center for Guided Montessori Studies (CGMS) and has also been a presenter on many webinars with the Montessori Family Alliance (MFA). Kristi’s role at the Montessori Foundation utilizes her Montessori experience as she organizes and plans Montessori Leadership Institute courses, webinars, and professional development opportunities as well as bookstore resources for school leaders, guides, and parents. Additionally, Kristi is an integral member of our marketing and website team. You can reach Kristi at kristiantczak@montessori.org.

Meet Bridgett!

Bridgett Wheeler is new to the Montessori community. She was introduced to Montessori when her daughter started school as a toddler at NewGate last year. Bridgett has a B.A. in Anthropology from Florida Gulf Coast University. She has leveraged her strengths in relationship building, observation, and workflow efficiency to meet several organizations’ operational needs throughout her professional career, in diverse fields such as government and publishing. Bridgett’s role at the Montessori Foundation capitalizes on her extensive customer service skills and warm personality. She will be your primary membership contact. Additionally, Bridgett will assist with our magazine production and advertising. You can contact Bridgett at bridgettwheeler@montessori.org or 941.729.9565 | 800.655.5843.