Allison Morris was born and raised in Bountiful, Utah. She was introduced to the Montessori philosophy when her mother started teaching in Early Childhood when Allison was about 10 years old. Allison brings a deep passion for Early Childhood education and a strong belief in the Montessori philosophy to her classroom every day. She has intermittently participated in Montessori environments since the 1990s. With 8 years of experience working in the classroom with young children, she is dedicated to nurturing independence, curiosity, and a love of learning in each child.

She received her Early Childhood certification through the Institute of Guided Studies. She thoughtfully prepares the environment to encourage hands-on exploration, practical life skills, and peaceful social development.

In addition to her work in the classroom, Mrs. Allison enjoys camping with her family as much as possible. She loves to make many different projects, including sewing or crocheting. Last but not least, she loves to cook and bake a wide variety of things for her family.

Allison is committed to fostering a warm, respectful, and inclusive community where each child is seen, heard, and supported in their unique journey.

Laura was born and raised in Utah and also lived in Colorado for eight years. She discovered the amazing Montessori method of education in 2006 when her two children attended a Montessori school. During this period, she witnessed the growth and independence of her children, and after reading the Montessori Method by Dr. Montessori, she decided to take training through the Institute for Guided Studies.

Laura has worked in Montessori classroom environments since 2006, from toddler through high school. She has Montessori certifications in Lower Elementary (6-9) and Early Childhood Level (3-6) from the Institute for Guided Studies. She enjoys aspects of both but loves the Early Childhood level for its variety of materials and the discoveries children find in learning to read for the first time, exploring the sciences, and becoming increasingly independent.

Laura later became an Adult Instructor for the EC level with IGS and loved working with adult learners. Laura holds a Bachelors in Education from Thomas Edison College and a Masters in Education from Westminster College. Laura is thrilled to be a part of the amazing community at Foothill Montessori. Laura and her husband, Ritchie, live in Roy and are empty nesters. They have three grown children and love being grandparents. Laura enjoys traveling, e-biking, walks, and musical productions and enjoys diving into new books!

In the spring of 2024, Noah graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies. In the past, their experience with children has involved teaching swimming, gymnastics, and nannying. Being in a school environment has been a dream of theirs. Noah hopes to support the school and staff in any way and provide a unique learning experience. A little known fact about Noah is that their father is in the military and so got moved around the country a lot as a child.

Meg was raised in Utah County. She completed two years at Brigham Young University before joining Foothill Montessori of Salt Lake in January 2023. Meg is excited to be working on her Early Childhood Certification through the Center for Guided Montessori Studies and expects to receive her certificate in the summer of 2025.

At home, Meg enjoys spending her time with her husband and their young daughter. When she finds the time, she loves to create by illustrating or carving custom linocut prints.