Hello! My name is Kim McGilvra and I have been at Haven since 2007 (where does the time go?). I entered the world of Montessori in 2002 during my final year at NAU where I earned a B.S. in Psychology. Upon graduating I immediately began the Primary level Montessori training and became certified to teach ages 3-6. I started at Haven in that age group and quickly joined forces with Cristy Zeller in administration. In that role, I oversaw the creation of the elementary program and our charter with the AZ State Board of Charter Schools. In 2014 I received my M.Ed. in School Leadership through ASU. In 2019 I was able to return to the classroom (the place I love most) in Upper Elementary and completed my Montessori certification to teach this age group the same year. Haven will always be a second home for me and both of my children who attended from the time they were babies through the elementary program (now they are young adults!).

When I'm not enjoying all of the splendors Flagstaff has to offer, you may find me on my lavender farm in WA state with my family! It is a project we are so proud of and a place I can get my hands in the dirt. I also love reading, walking my dogs in the woods, and having my breath taken away by an AZ sunset. I am lucky to be one of those who can honestly say, I love my job! At the end of the day, there's nothing else I'd rather be doing.

kim@havenmontessori.og