Compassionate and experienced educators who are dedicated to fostering a love for learning and supporting the holistic development of each child.
Eva Paré-Maynard - Director & Licensed Teacher
Eva Paré-Maynard was born and raised in Windham, Vermont. Eva became a certified Montessori teacher through the North American Montessori Center (NAMC) in 2019. In August of 2021 she graduated from the Community College of Vermont (CCV) with an AA in Early Childhood Education (ECE) and in September of 2023 became a graduate of Northern Vermont University with a BA in ECE. She has been with West River Montessori School (WRMS) since 2015 when she began as a substitute. In that time, Eva also worked as both a para educator through BRSU and provided in-home respite care for a child with special needs. It was through these experiences she learned how to connect with and support children with developmental and intellectual delays. She knows the value of creating a trusting relationship with a child to help them reach their potential. Her passion is building relationships with children while providing clear and consistent expectations and routine.
Eva fell in love with the Montessori method while pregnant with her daughter in 2011, and is so grateful to be a part of the growth of WRMS. In her free time, she loves to be outdoors with her family whether she is snowboarding, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, camping, fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding or hiking, every season has an adventure.
Eva fell in love with the Montessori method while pregnant with her daughter in 2011, and is so grateful to be a part of the growth of WRMS. In her free time, she loves to be outdoors with her family whether she is snowboarding, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, camping, fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding or hiking, every season has an adventure.
Preschool Room
Leigh Nance - Licensed Teacher
Ms. Leigh grew up on the island of Maui, Hawaii.
She moved to Vermont in 2001 and lives in South Londonderry with her husband and her two children, Andrew and Serra.
A few things that Leigh enjoys are being with her family, her horses, her dog, gardening, and going for walks.
Leigh has been with West River Montessori as an Apple Room teacher since 2017 and has always been passionate about working with young children. Leigh received her BA in Liberal Arts, majoring in Psychology, History and Family Studies through Johnson State College. She became a licensed teacher in 2020 and her North American Montessori Accreditation in 2021
She moved to Vermont in 2001 and lives in South Londonderry with her husband and her two children, Andrew and Serra.
A few things that Leigh enjoys are being with her family, her horses, her dog, gardening, and going for walks.
Leigh has been with West River Montessori as an Apple Room teacher since 2017 and has always been passionate about working with young children. Leigh received her BA in Liberal Arts, majoring in Psychology, History and Family Studies through Johnson State College. She became a licensed teacher in 2020 and her North American Montessori Accreditation in 2021
Nature's Classroom
Cindy Granger - Licensed Teacher
Miss Cindy spent many years as a public school kindergarten teacher, where she nurtured young learners with patience, creativity, and care. In 2024, inspired by her lifelong love of the outdoors, she enrolled in Antioch University’s Nature-Based Early Childhood Certification Program.
She now brings this training and passion to West River Montessori, where she has introduced a rich outdoor learning component.
Miss Cindy feels truly fortunate to share her newly gained knowledge—and her enthusiasm for nature—with your children each day
She now brings this training and passion to West River Montessori, where she has introduced a rich outdoor learning component.
Miss Cindy feels truly fortunate to share her newly gained knowledge—and her enthusiasm for nature—with your children each day
Our Board of Directors
Bruce Haupt
Eva Paré-Maynard
Donna Menneto
Kate Josselyn
Sara Greenfield
