Amanda Wolf

*she/her*

**Director of Upper School**
**Upper El & Secondary Co-Teacher**
amanda@peacerose.org
Amanda is originally from Seattle and opened Peace Rose when she moved to Wilmington in 2011. Amanda has her BA and Montessori Primary Credential from Belmont University her Upper Elementary credential through the Center for Guided Montessori Studies. Amanda is currently pursuing her Masters in Montessori Education with St. Catherine University. She is the board secretary for the local social justice theater company Mouth of Babes (MoB) Theatre. She is passionate about international education, community development, entrepreneurship, and the arts. Her eldest, one of the founding Peace Rose students, is now enrolled in high school. Her two younger children are enrolled in the Toddler and Primary programs at Peace Rose.

Julie Small
*she/her*

**Co-Director / Head of School**
**School Administrator**
julie@peacerose.org
Julie, a Wilmington native, has been with Peace Rose since 2014. Julie has her BA in Psychology from NCSU, her Montessori Early Childhood credential from the Center for Guided Montessori Studies, and her Masters in Montessori Leadership from Sarasota University. Julie volunteers as a court advocate through the Guardians ad Litem program. Julie is an adjunct faculty member at Sarasota University, a Montessori University. She lives in Wilmington with her husband and children, two of whom are Peace Rose graduates. Julie has served families in many different ways and is passionate about supporting children and their families through their educational journey.

Elena Rosemond
she/her

Director of Lower School

Primary Co-Teacher

elena@peacerose.org

Elena, originally from Durham, has been in Wilmington and with Peace Rose since 2012. Elena has her BFA in Photography from MICA, her Early Childhood Montessori credential, and her Masters in Montessori Leadership from Sarasota University. Elena is a member of the MANC Education and Governance committee and the LGBT Center for the Cape Fear board. Elena is an adjunct faculty member at Sarasota University, a Montessori University. She lives in the Peace Rose neighborhood with her family. Elena enjoys floating in the ocean, running, and reading. She is joined at Peace Rose by her two children, one in Lower Elementary and one in the Primary class.

Robin Raim

*she/her*

**Toddler Co-Teacher**
robin@peacerose.org
Robin, originally from Minnesota, has been with Peace Rose since 2015. She has an associate’s degree from CFCC and her Infant/Toddler Montessori credential from the Center for Guided Montessori Studies. Robin lives in Wilmington with her family and spends her time painting, creating, singing, and enjoying the natural wonders of our beautiful town. Her middle child is a Peace Rose graduate and her youngest is currently enrolled in the Primary class.

Lacherie Mitchell

*she/her*

**Toddler Co-Teacher**
lacherie@peacerose.org
Lacherie, originally from Winston-Salem, has been in Wilmington since 2021 and with Peace Rose since 2023. She has a BA in Agricultural Education from NC A&T. Lacherie has enrolled in classes with the Center for Guided Montessori Studies to further her role as a Montessori guide. She lives in Wilmington with her wife and two children and spends her time working in the yard, crafting, or searching for shells on the beach. Her youngest child joins her at Peace Rose in the Primary class.

Aly Wolf
*she/her*

**Toddler Co-Teacher**
aly@peacerose.org
Aly Wolf is originally from Raleigh, North Carolina and has been living in Wilmington and working with Peace Rose Montessori since of 2023. She has been living in Wilmington for only a few months, but it has always been a second home and she is glad to be here full time. Her passion has always been with toddler and elementary aged kids and has worked with them her entire career. When she’s not working, she loves to do all things creative and crafty. She also loves taking adventures around Wilmington with her four and two year old siblings who attend PRM.

Mary Grace Gunnels

*she/her*

**Infant Co-Teacher**
marygrace@peacerose.org
Mary Grace, a Wilmington native, recently returned to the area to be closer to friends and family after two years in Barcelona. Mary Grace has her Bachelors from NCSU and is currently pursuing her Infant/Toddler Montessori credential with the Center for Guided Montessori Studies. Mary Grace lives with her child and partner in the school neighborhood where they enjoy family walks and afternoons in the park. She likes to spend her free time hiking, traveling, seeing live music, and reading. Mary Grace is joined by her Toddler aged child at Peace Rose.

Maria Chandler

*she/her*

**Inant Co-Teacher**
maria@peacerose.org
Maria, a Wilmington native, has been with Peace Rose since 2023. She is passionate about theater and the arts and has worked as a stage manager for various theater companies around Wilmington. Maria is enrolled in an introductory course with the Center for Guided Montessori studies to further her role as a Montessori guide.

Ermilia Stoops

*she/her*

**Camellia Co-Teacher / Spanish Teacher**
emilyermilia@peacerose.org
Ermilia is originally from San Diego California and her family has roots in Zacatecas, Mexico. She has been in Wilmington since 2013 and with Peace Rose since 2022. Ermilia has her BA in Kinesiology from San Diego State University. Ermilia lives in Hampstead with her husband, two children, and a flock of chickens. She is a nature loving, eco-friendly mama, aspiring herbalist, and novice fiber artist. She is joined at Peace Rose by Lower Elementary and Primary aged children.

Sarah VanCamp
*she/her*

**Primary Co-Teacher**
sarah@peacerose.org
Sarah has been in Wilmington since 2006 and with Peace Rose since 2018. Sarah has her BA in Psychology with a concentration in Elementary Education from UNCW and her Early Childhood credential from the Center for Guided Montessori Studies. She lives in the school neighborhood with her partner and their daughter. She is passionate about the environment and all things natural. She is joined at Peace Rose by her Lower Elementary aged child.

Tanasha Mcneil
*she/her*

**Primary Co-Teacher**
tanasha@peacerose.org
Tanasha, a native of Wilmignton, has been with Peace Rose since 2019. She has her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Mt Olive University and will begin her Montessori Early Childhood training in spring 2024 with the Center for Guided Montessori Studies.

Ellie Garcia-Kieninger
*she/her*

**Primary Co-Teacher**
elenagk@peacerose.org
Ellie, a native of Las Vegas, has been in Wilmington since 2016 and with Peace Rose since 2021. She has enrolled in classes with the Center for Guided Montessori Studies to further her role as a Montessori guide. She lives in Wilmington with her husband and their dogs in Wilmington and enjoys spending her free time with her family, reading, and crafting.

Blake Carter
*she/her*

**Primary Co- Teacher / Theater Teacher**
blake@peacerose.org
Blake, originally from Georgia, has been with Peace Rose since 2019. Blake studied theater and children’s theater and continues to work in the local theater community. Blake has enrolled in classes with the Center for Guided Montessori Studies to further her role as a Montessori guide. She lives in Wilmington with her husband, their child, and her dog. She is a lover of nature, literature, music, and all creatures. She is joined at Peace Rose by her Toddler aged child.

Natalie Potter
*she/her*

**Primary Co-Teacher**
natalie@peacerose.org
Natalie recently moved back to Wilmington with her husband. She graduated from UNCW with a degree in Clinical Research. Her love of science grew into a love for teaching during her two years teaching abroad in Spain. Natalie has her Montessori Early Childhood credential from the Center for Guided Montessori Studies. She is passionate about the environment and loves spending time on the beach.

Sue Hottel
*she/her*

**Lower Elementary Co- Teacher**
sue@peacerose.org
Sue, originally from Maryland, has been in Wilmington since 2016 and with Peace Rose since 2017. She is AMS certified in both Primary and Lower Elementary levels and has been guiding students for over 20 years. Sue lives with her husband, Chance and 11 year old daughter, Althea, a Peace Rose graduate. She enjoys reading, bike riding, seeing live music, being active, and exploring our beautiful state of North Carolina.