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Rebecca Applegate is a proud and successful Autistic woman. Her experiences with adversity throughout her life, specifically within the realm of education, have encouraged her to work with children, adolescents, and young adults on the Autism Spectrum. Through her magnificent work with children, she was approached by the mother of a ten-year-old Autistic female, asking if she was interested in mentoring her daughter. This was an immediate “YES!”; working with this ten-year-old, speaking with her, and providing a safe space for this child to truly be herself; “un-mask” as it is called; has brought so much joy to our school's community, and we want to add more teens to our wonderful community at Whiting Woods Montessori!

Whiting Woods Montessori is always open to volunteers and welcomes local Middle and High Schoolers who are looking to expand their resumé as well as clock in some volunteer hours for college applications. Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age and willing to obtain a TB Test, TDaP vaccine, and copy of driver’s license (if applicable). These individuals should also hold a lot of energy to keep up with our wonderful students and should show an interest in working with children! Rebecca is a proficient and knowledgeable Montessori educator who enjoys teaching teens and young adults all about the meaning of hard work and helping them find the joy of working in a classroom.

We encourage applicants who are passionate about Montessori education – Whiting Woods Montessori seeks and encourages applicants from a broad range of backgrounds. BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ applicants are highly encouraged to apply.  We seek employees who hold a Montessori credential and/or those who are interested in learning more about Montessori education. We prefer those who show a clear interest and passion for Early Childhood Education and Child Development; they must be comfortable working with children from 18 months to 12 years of age.

Whiting Woods Montessori instills a love of learning in our students that lasts a lifetime and goes beyond the walls of the classroom. When our students graduate from Whiting Woods, they are encouraged to greet the world with confidence and curiosity. Many students remain at Whiting Woods until they attend Kindergarten, and some remain with us in our After-School Program. WWM graduates in the past have attended the following schools: Abraham Lincoln Elementary, La Crescenta Elementary, Monte Vista Elementary, Dunsmore Elementary, John C. Fremont Elementary, John Muir Elementary, La Canada Elementary, Paradise Canyon Elementary, and Palm Crest Elementary.