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She holds a master’s degree in education from St. Catherine’s University, as well as her Early Childhood Montessori credential. She is a Board Certified Inclusive Education Specialist and has completed her training in the Orton-Gillingham method. She has served on school re-accreditation visits, as well as presented her thesis at the AMS annual convention research poster session. She brings over 20 years of education experience in public and private Montessori schools. She has led her school through accreditation with both Middle States and AMS. She has also led her school to the quality rating improvement process with Grow NJ Kids, making Westmont the first Montessori school in the state to be rated with this system. Amanda is a driven advocate for Montessori education. She is a voice for change in the Grow NJ Kids rating process, as well as a part of the New Jersey team working for change with MPPI. She believes that together we can make Montessori accessible to more children and change the educational system for the better. In her own words: I am looking forward to the rebirth of NJMAC as a place for Montessori educators to rekindle their passion, reunite with old friends and remain true to the Montessori philosophy. I enjoyed the past conferences as a time to meet up with old friends and colleagues, and as a reminder that I am part of something larger than my own school. 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She is I/T certified with over five years of experience as a lead teacher and holds a BFA. Email: njmacsecretary@gmail.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59a69d78914e6b64ff8b3656/18116c21-2a0e-4c24-ac60-f6c9a70a4e7b/kd+pic+2024.jpg Board Members - Kristina Brusco, Treasurer Mrs. Brusco’s first experience with the Montessori method was when her own child went through the primary program. Watching her grow and flourish into the young woman she is today solidified her love of Montessori, and inspired her to come work at Diamond Hill in 2017. She then completed her Montessori Teaching Certification in Early Childhood Education through the North American Montessori Center, and also holds a Bachelors degree in Marketing from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. . She is a faithful advocate for Montessori education and actively volunteers with NJMAC, New Jersey’s Montessori Association Corporation and NJAEYC, the New Jersey Association for the Education of Young Children. She has spearheaded partnerships with countless local community groups, which echoes its dedication to modeling community service for its young citizens while providing essential resources to those in need. Kristina’s contributions extend far beyond the walls of Diamond Hill. She is an active member of the Berkeley Heights Women’s Club, a board member of the Berkeley Heights Business & Civic as well as a valued participant in the Berkeley Heights public schools and is always willing to lend a helping hand where needed. Through her dedication to education, advocacy, outreach and autonomy, she has left an indelible mark on our community, with so many more big plans yet to come. She and her husband, Michael, live in Berkeley Heights with their school-aged daughter. 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