Lynne Way - Director/Teacher

Ms. Way holds a MS in Early childhood Education from Endicott College, is a RI state certified teacher and received her Montessori certification from the prestigious Northeast Montessori Institute (AMS affiliated and fully accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education). She has been working with young children for over 15 years beginning with a nationally accredited home day care and has been providing Montessori-based education for the past eight. She is finishing up the RI Early Learning Standards (RIELS) training, has participated on a BrightStars review team and continues to take workshops. Lynne is passionate about early education and is dedicated to bringing the most nurturing and enriching programs to Rhode Island families. Lynne also enjoys spending time with her own family including her four children ages 5-17 and likes to exercise, and to be outdoors

Rebecca Mele - Preschool Assistant Teacher

Ms. Mele has been working with young children for over ten years. She has a child development certificate and is currently pursuing her Early Childhood Degree. Rebecca is a certified Children’s Yoga instructor and shares her talent daily in the Montessori classroom. She has taught yoga to children throughout the RI community and also teaches classes within New York City. Ms. Mele holds a talent for art therapy and musical education that she shares with the children. She is is working on her RI Early Learning Standards (RIELS ll) training and is pursing Montessori workshops. Rebecca has a great love for children and also likes to spend time at home with her family .

Arlene Brosco – Toddler Assistant Teacher

Ms. Brosco has been working with young children for over nine years. She received an Associates degree from Rhode Island College. She continues to take early childhood workshops. She is very enthusiastic and loves working with young children. She enjoys spending time with her three grown children and her little grandson in California.

We stay true to Maria Montessori’s original vision because it works! Our children are the greatest testament to the success of our program. It’s common for children leaving us to be a grade level ahead of their contemporaries in one or more academic areas.
The staff at Montessori of Greenwich Bay are top in the field. They are continuous learners, and through workshops, reading, networking with other schools, and continual review of our programs, strive to provide the highest levels of care and enrichment to your child.

Lori Goodby - Head Toddler Teacher

Ms. Goodby has been working with young children for over 20 years. She has a BS in Art and Sociology from University of Rhode Island as well as a BA and teaching certificate in Elementary Education from Rhode Island college. She has had various teaching positions in public school and has done work with various organizations including Casey Farms and Theatre at the Squaret. Ms. Goodby continues to take workshops in early childhood, spends countless hours researching toddler Montessori education, and developing curriculum for her students. She has a passion for art and shares her talent with the children. She enjoys spending time with her family including her three sons.