Dear AIMS Community,

We hope you are enjoying a rejuvenating summer and are ready to soon start the new school year!

We are writing to share news about a significant change happening at AIMS. After eight years of dedicated service, our Executive Director, Denise Monnier, will be moving onto a new chapter and stepping away from her role with AIMS. We want to take this opportunity to express our deepest gratitude for her unwavering commitment, contributions, and dedication to the Montessori community.

Denise has been an instrumental figure among our Montessori communities. During her time as Executive Director, we have seen remarkable growth and numerous achievements that have enriched the educational landscape of our Montessori communities. Through her diligence and collaboration with state and local agencies, AIMS has been able to keep Montessori’s mission and vision moving forward. We are extremely grateful for Denise’s visionary leadership and diligent efforts during these last eight years as AIMS’s Executive Director.

The AIMS Board has formed a Transition Committee and are committed to conducting a thorough and inclusive search process. We welcome any recommendations or referrals from our Montessori community. If you know of someone who would be a great fit for this position, please feel free to share this information. Denise will continue to work with AIMS during this transition period and intends to support a smooth transition for the next Executive Director.

We recognize the importance of finding a new Executive Director who will continue to uphold AIMS’s values and contributions to our Montessori community. We are seeking to hire a new Executive Director to fill this part-time, independently contracted position by November 2024. Please read here for more details and information regarding this role. Deadline to apply is September 30, 2024.

Please join us in extending our heartfelt thanks to Denise for her outstanding service and wishing her all the best in her future endeavors. We will keep you informed as we progress in our search for a new Executive Director.

Thank you for being an essential part of our Montessori community.

Warm regards,

The AIMS Transition Committee

Reena Vohra Morgan, Board President

Beth Norman, Vice President

Kiran Devani, Treasurer

Ben Blair, Secretary

Erica Lane, Membership Coordinator

Robyn McCloud-Springer, Past President

Sharon Damore, Former Executive Director