Infants and Toddler Ones

Michelle Little, AMS Certified Teacher

Ms. Michelle is in her fifth year as a toddler teacher at The New School. She was born in Salisbury, North Carolina and earned her B.A. in History from UNC Chapel Hill in 1993. She worked with children of various ages for 12 years, 10 of which have been primarily with infants and toddlers. Before coming to The New School, Sue worked as an infant teacher at RTI International’s on-site child-care facility in RTP. In the spring of 2005, she moved to Willow Springs and sought a teaching position closer to home. She was hired by The New School in 2005. Michelle earned the AMS Infant and Toddler Credential from CMTE North Carolina in 2007. She also has a Early Childhood Associates Cerificate from Wake Technical Community College. Ms. Michelle has a three year-old daughter who also attends the school.

Favorite Montessori Quote

Help me to do it by myself.
— Dr. Maria Montessori

Sue LaCasse, Assistant Teacher

Ms. Sue was born in New Jersey and moved to Tennessee in 1998. She has spent most of her years of work as an office manager with large businesses and hospitals. Sue is certified in Playground Safety and CPR and has been with The New School for three years. Her daughter Megan currently attends The New School.

“In 2002, my daughter was born and my family relocated to North Carolina, and I became a stay at home mom. In 2005, I began watching several of my neighbors’ children on a daily basis ranging in ages from 3 months to 9 years while their parents either worked or ran errands. In mid 2008, I decided to return to work seeking a job in childcare thus finding a position within the New School Montessori Center. I thoroughly enjoy working with children and watching them grow and achieve.”

Favorite Montessori Quote

Education begins at birth.
— Dr. Maria Montessori

Tatiana Hart, Assistant Teacher

Bio coming soon.