Meet our Primary Faculty

Lyn Iadevaia

Co-Lead Teacher

(AM Primary)

What I enjoy most about teaching at Brookview: 

I have been a part of Brookview School for many years.  I feel lucky to be a part of this great school and to be able to guide children through their adventure of primary.  It is a priveledge to witness such exploration, independence, and learning.

Interests: 

I love camping with my husband and three children during the summer.  My friends and I also love getting together to spend time scrapbooking.  I have also always enjoyed photography.

Education: 

• Infant-Toddler Montessori Certification, Meca-Seton
• Currently pursuing Montessori Primary Certification, Midwest Montessori Teacher Training Center

  Contact Me:  liadevaia@brookviewschool.org

Synthia Wheeler

Co-Lead Teacher

(AM Primary) 

What I enjoy most about teaching at Brookview:

I love working with and teaching the children. What I enjoy the most about teaching at Brookview is knowing that I make a difference every day.

Interests:
Outside of school I love spending time with my family, painting, playing sports, and fixing up my house.

Currently Pursuing: 

Early Childhood Education Associates Degree, Lake Michigan College

Contact Me:  swheeler@brookviewschool.org

Kim Getz

Lead Teacher

(Primary 1)

What I enjoy most about teaching at Brookview:  

What is there not to love?  This place is incredible.  We have such great opportunities to learn.  The Montessori philosophy is so rich and the Brookview campus provides great science opportunities.  It is a blessing to come to school and work with these beautiful children each and every day.

Interests: 

I enjoy playing volleyball and scrapbooking.

Education: 

• American Montessori Society Primary (3-6) credential, Montessori Teacher Academy, Indiana University, South Bend
• Early Childhood Education, Lake Michigan College
• Spalding Writing Program Certification

Marie Heim

Teacher's Assistant 

(Primary 1)

What I enjoy most about teaching at Brookview:

There are many things I enjoy, but most of all I enjoy the individual child-centered curriculum, watching children develop a joy for learning and exploring and working with fellow associates who offer positive and encouraging support to students and staff.

Interests:

Reading, fishing, baking, cooking, bowling, social and ministries opportunities.

Education:

• B.S.Ed,  Northern IL University

Dee Krysiek

Co-Lead Teacher

(Primary 2)

What I enjoy most about teaching at Brookview:

I get great satisfaction from working with children, watching them learn and develop, is gratifying. I not only teach them, they teach me as well. At Brookview I can meet a child as an infant/toddler, spend three years with them in my primary classroom, and then continue to watch them grow as they advance in elementary. What could be better?

I enjoy spending time with my children and grandchildren, knitting, reading, and walking the beach. My husband and I enjoy traveling.

Education:

• American Montessori Society (AMS) Administrator Training, MECA, Hinsdale, IL
• American Montessori Society (AMS) Primary Teacher Certification, MECA, Hinsdale, IL
• Bachelor of Science Degree, Home Economics Education, Dominican University, River Forest, IL

Contact Me: deekrzysiek@hotmail.com 

Megan Buchanan Schopf

Co-Lead Teacher

(Primary 2)

What I enjoy most about teaching at Brookview:

Education at Brookview is not only a way of imparting knowledge, but also supporting the child to build awareness of how they learn and who they are while exploring the world in which we live.  I'm thrilled to be part of a community that cares about how children develop, learn, and grow. 

Interests:
I'm an artist, too.  I spend time painting and 'making stuff', as children like to say.  I also like to read, take long walks, travel, and spend time with my friends and family. 

Education:

• American Montessori Society (AMS) Primary Teacher Certification, ADMTEI, Adrian, MI
• Bachelor of Arts Degree, History, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO

Contact Me: meganschopf@comcast.net

Lori Douglas

Lead Teacher

(Primary 3)

What I enjoy most about teaching at Brookview:

I get great satisfaction from working with children of this age as they are so enthusiastic and caring. It is always interesting to watch as their personality develops over the three years that they are with me. Having been with the school for so long I have seen many of the children grow up from very small babies and consider it a privilege to be part of their lives.

Interests:   

My hobbies include nature walks, gardening, and reading.

Education:

• American Montessori Society (AMS) Primary Teacher Associates Certification, Indiana University of South Bend

Contact Me:  ldouglas@brookviewschool.org

Rosemary Bartholomew Teacher's Assistant

(Primary 3)

What I enjoy most about teaching at Brookview:

What I enjoy most about teaching at Brookview is the opportunity to work with such a diverse group of children and co-workers.  I learn something new every day!  It's a blessing to see how much the children learn at such a young age compared to what I knew as a child.  The Montessori way of learning is inspiring.  

 Interests:

 I enjoy reading and spending time with my family.  I try to stay in shape by walking every day.  

Education: 

• Montessori Assistant Certificate, The Center for Guided Montessori studies