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Degrees and Certifications:
Ms. Christina Miller, HEAD OF SCHOOL
- Founder/Owner of Millhopper Montessori School since 1977
- B.A., Elementary Education, University of Florida
- M.A. Ed., Curriculum Design, Antioch University
- National Administrator Credential
- Montessori Association of Florida Certification, Early Childhood
- American Montessori Society Certification, Ages 6-9
- American Montessori Society Certification, Ages 9-12
- Department of Children and Families Directors Credential
- Contributing writer of education articles for Gainesville Today, Neighbors, and Giggle magazines
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Hobbies: Traveling the world and boating Florida waterways
- MMS Affiliation since 1977
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Ms. Auri McKnight-Hollinger, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
- B.A. English Education, Florida A & M University
- M.S. Ed. Educational Leadership, Nova Southeastern University
- National Administrator's Credential
- Department of Children and Families Directors Credential
- Florida State Certification – Pre-K-3 & K-6, English 6-12, Educational Leadership
- MACTE Montessori Certification – Primary 3-6
- Certified Clinical Supervisor for Educators/Interns
- Former Principal of Magnolia Montessori Academy- Lakeland, FL
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Hobbies: Reading, spending time with family, baking and going to theme parks
- Parent of four Millhopper Montessori students
- MMS Affiliation since 2017
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Degrees and Certifications:
Ms. Amilda Clark, DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS AND ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR
- Working towards B.A. in Business Administration – Management Specialization, Saint Leo University
- National Administrator's Credential
- Department of Children and Families Director's Credential
- North American Montessori Center Certification, ages 3-6
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Hobbies: Family activities, kayaking, fishing, cooking, camping
- Parent of a Millhopper Montessori alumni
- MMS Affiliation since 1993
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Degrees and Certifications:
Ms. Lindsay DiBernardo, ASSISTANT CURRICULUM COORDINATOR
- B.A. History and Education
- M.S. Education
- AMS Certification Elementary I 6-9
- M.S. Ed TESOL
- Former Director of Oak Hall Middle School
- Former Curriculum Coordinator at Purnell School
- Former Wyoming Valley Montessori School Elementary Teacher
- Certification, NYS Social Studies 7-12
- TESOL Certification
- Hobbies: Family time, pets, reading, movies, sports, travel
- MMS Affiliation since 2019
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Ms. Donna Bernal, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Hobbies: Reading and cooking
- Parent of two Millhopper Montessori alumni
- MMS Affiliation since 2001
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Ms. Geetha Thoguluva, BOOKKEEPER
- B.A. General Accounting, University of Central Florida
- A.A. Business Administration
- CRP and First Aid Certified
- Hobbies: Gardening, sewing, reading books
- Grandmother of a Millhopper Montessori student
- MMS Affiliation since 2015
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Degrees and Certifications:
Ms. Kristen Farrell, COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING MANAGER
- B.A., Visual Art Studies and Photography, Art History Minor, University of Florida
- Freelance Graphic Designer
- Board of Directors member and Past President (2017), Girls Place, Inc.
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Hobbies: Cooking and baking, jogging, music, spending time with family
- Parent of a Millhopper Montessori student
- MMS Affiliation since 2015
