Tracy is one of the founder of North Shore Montessori School, established in 2013 and has served on the Board of Directors from the very beginning, working closely with the design and initiation of the organization. She has a BA from UW Madison, an MBA from Keller Graduate School, and a Montessori Whole School Leadership Certificate. She loves to see happy productive children everyday- the way childhood should be! In her spare time Tracy can be found gardening, reading, and enjoying a cup of good coffee.

Taly joined the board in 2021 as a parent of her child that attended NSMS from third grade through sixth grade. She holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois, and a MS & PHD in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University. She is currently a Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Marquette University. Taly believes NSMS is a gem and she is so happy to give back through this position on the board. She values that the Montessori philosophy allows each individual child to thrive in their own unique way. Her free time is spent hiking, walking, biking, cross country skiing, and driving her kids around!

Allyn has a Bachelor's Degree in English from Michigan State University and a Masters Degree in Education from Loyola College of Baltimore. She also holds

both Primary and Elementary Diplomas from the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) and has fifty years of experience in Montessori teaching both children and adults.

Allyn is an AMI Elementary Teacher-Trainer, examiner and school consultant. She helped establish and ran the Montessori Institute of Milwaukee for 29 years. She also ran

training courses for 6 to 12 teachers in Portland, OR, Hangzhou, China and Sydney, Australia. Currently, she is co-directing an Elementary teacher training course in

Washington, DC. Allyn was a member of the AMI Training Group for six years and is a past chair of the AMI-USA board of directors. Currently she is a Pedagogical Advisor for the Elementary Alumni Association (EAA) and Chair of the Consultation Committee for AMI-USA. She consults schools and gives workshops around the world.

Hope is a proud parent of a former NSMS student who attended from age 4-6th grade. She earned a B.S. in Biology from Virginia Tech, an M.S. in Biology from University of Notre Dame, and a Ph.D. in Education from Virginia Tech. She has worked in multiple sectors including Financial Services, Healthcare, Higher Education, and Non-profit, but always focused on education. She attributes much of her daughter's success in all areas - social, emotional, and cognitive - to the experience she received at NSMS. She passionately believes that the most effective education is not measured by external accomplishments, but, rather, on nurturing a child's curiosity and building their critical thinking skills to develop a love of learning and a self-confidence that lasts a lifetime. Hope enjoys reading, camping, traveling, and volunteering in her community. 

Karen is the mother of two young men, both of whom attended a Montessori school through late elementary school. One of the many aspects of a Montessori education that delights Karen is the consistency and continuity.  Her oldest son attended Montessori schools in 3 different states! Karen found the Milwaukee-area Montessori community welcoming and she became very involved in volunteering and leading Parent Education efforts. Karen has a BA in Psychology and Spanish from Michigan State University and 20+ years of experience in Human Resources. Now retired, Karen competes in triathlons and aquathons, including representing Team USA at World events, as well as reading, travel and home renovations.   

Karly joined the NSMS Board in 2021. She possesses a strong personal interest in the school as she and her brothers were Montessori students, and her mother was a teacher in the Montessori classroom. Karly attended Canisius College in Buffalo, New York, on a full basketball scholarship earning her undergraduate degree in Clinical Laboratory Science. She was employed for a year at Loyola Medical Center in Chicago as a Medical Technologist before returning to Marquette University for her master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies. For twelve years, Karly worked in the Emergency Department, Otolaryngology and Occupational Medicine. Since 2015, Karly has discovered a love of teaching as an adjunct faculty member at Marquette University. She has two children at NSMS, one in preschool and one in lower elementary. Combining her energy, drive, and passion for Montessori, Karly is sincerely committed to educational excellence for all NSMS students.

Mary Frances is a grateful former parent and staff member of NSMS. She holds a B.S. and M.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders (concentration in Learning Disabilities) from Northwestern University. She has experience as a resource teacher in a K-12 independent school setting and as a private tutor. Mary Frances' connection to NSMS began in 2017 when she and her husband made the decision to move their children to NSMS from the public school setting. The uplifting atmosphere, multi-grade classrooms, highly engaging approach to learning, and emphasis on independent thinking made the Montessori environment a best fit. Mary Frances thoroughly enjoyed being part of the enthusiastic and engaged NSMS parent community, assisting in fundraising efforts, book clubs, and volunteering. In 2019, she joined the NSMS staff for two years as the Adolescent Program Coordinator. She enjoys time spent with family, being on or near water, walking her dogs, baking, nature journaling, and staying involved at her children's school. 

Matt joined the board in 2022 as a parent of two children at NSMS, one of which has been here for her entire school career. He studied Mathematics and Economics followed by a residency in Chicago and currently practices locally as a Primary Care Physician. Matt believes community is our strongest attribute and values that our parents, staff, and children care deeply about our mission and work together to achieve it. He enjoys spending time with family, reading, and exercising.

Nathan joined the board in 2022 as  parent to three children that have attended NSMS. He received a Bachelor in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, and works as a Commercial Real Estate Broker / Principal at Cushman & Wakefield. From the moment he and his wife came in for a tour of the school, they knew it was a safe and wonderful place for their children to grow emotionally and intellectually. Nathan enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, skiing, traveling, and of course with three children, legos!

Alejandra is one of the founders and has served on the board since its beginning in 2013.

She is an Internal Medicine Physician, and received her MD in Bogota, Colombia, and completed her residency in New York City. Alejandra is committed to offering education that allows children to learn at their own pace in a healthy and beautiful environment. She enjoys reading, hiking, yoga, and exploring cuisines of the world.

Rachel was a founding member of NSMS and all four of her children have attended the school for a combination of 18 years! She holds a BA in Biblical Studies from Evangel University and a MDIV in Theology from Regent University. Rachel began her journey with NSMS to help build an excellent Montessori school where creative children could thrive and grow, explore the world in 3D, learn at their own pace, and be apart of a kind and loving atmosphere. She believed that every child and family benefits from Montessori education. Rachel enjoys gardening, cheering for her kid's various sporting activities, house renovations, interior design, pets, traveling, pickleball, and taking walks along the beach.