OUR TEAM
The Team at Crossway Montessori Communities
Kathleen Guinan
Chief Executive Officer
A pioneer for social justice, Montessori education, and community organizing, Kathleen Guinan, CEO of Crossway Community, co-founded Zaccheaus Kitchen and Rachel’s Women’s Center. Kathleen helped to establish Crossway Community in 1990, as an entrepreneurial nonprofit organization working to empower families and strengthen the community. The organization has grown to integrate Montessori philosophy into a school for infants to school-aged children, an intergenerational learning center, organic gardens, and an apartment community. Kathleen’s stewardship of the Family Leadership Academy pioneered a two-generational approach to education.
Ann Byrne
Deputy Director for Montessori Education
A regional leader in the development and management of excellence in early childhood education and, Ann Byrne has given two decades of service guiding the direction of family-focused Montessori programming at Crossway Community. A frequent speaker and consultant to community-based organizations, Ann is a leading voice in best practice and administration of the highest quality Montessori programs.
Tracy Manson
Chief Financial Officer
Barbara Browne
Intergenerational Associate
Mila Pasco
Chief Operating Officer
Judy Pasco
Program Associate
Gemma Louis
Intergenerational Associate
Hafsah Bakri
Childrens House and lower Elementary Guide
Stefanie Weber
Assistance to Infancy 0-3 Coordinator
Sabeyifat Armeda
Associate
Young Children’s Community
Atsede Aragaw
Associate
Young Children’s Community
Demetres Washington
Associate
Children’s House
Maria Alice Gern
Program Associate
Anke Lana
Assistance to Infancy 0-3
Asha Gopi
Childrens House Guide
Kevin Alava
Childrens House Associate
May Zupancic
Nido Coordinator
Jose Irueta (Toto)
Property Management
Suchjin PhugPhud
Maintenance of the Environment