Meet Our Educators

Amanda Fleming - Director

Hello, my name is Amanda Fleming I have been on campus as a teacher since 2008 and took over as director in 2018. I hold a degree in Early Childhood Education, as well as being Montessori Certified through American Montessori Society. In addition to teaching at CHMS, I spent seven years teaching at FVCC. I am an avid outdoor enthusiast. I enjoy hiking, fishing, and camping with my husband and our three teenage sons.

Lindsey MacFarlane - Administrative Assistant

My name is Lindsey MacFarlane . I have a BA in Environmental Studies and Visual Design. My son started attending CHMS in 2005 and I have been working here since 2006. I love the wonderful world of nature and photography.

Darcie Blanden - Lead Teacher Aspen Class

Hello, my name is Darcie Blanden. I hold a Bachelors of Science degree in Health and Human Development as well as being Montessori Certified through the American Montessori Society. I am an outdoor enthusiast and I enjoy hiking and skiing, as well as following my kids to all their activities.

Jamie Pearce

My name is Jamie Pearce and I am a Teachers’ Assistant in the Aspen

classroom. I graduated from the University of Great Falls in 2011 with

a Bachlor of Arts degree in Elementary Education. Other activities

when I am not here at the school include interior decorating, antiquing

and camping. My favorite children’s book is Love You Forever by

Robert Munsch

Sue Hays - Lead Teacher Birch Class

My name is Sue Hays. I hold an AA from FVCC and a BA from UM in Elementary Education K-8, with an endorsement in reading K-12 with training in Reading Recovery. I also have my Montessori Teaching Certificate for ages 3-6. I am a parent of two sons, and have a grandson. My extracurricular activities include gardening, cooking, literature, art, walking and learning new things.

Eve Hunter- Lead Teacher Saplings Class

Hello, my name is Eve Hunter. I have a BA in Art from Linfield College, and a MA in Education-Montessori from Montessori Northwest and Loyola University. I have been working with children since 2001 as a nanny, a Head Start teacher, and a Montessori teacher. This is my 9th year working at CHMS in the Saplings program. I enjoy hiking, camping, and being crafty.

Zhoe Weldele- Assistant Birch Class

My name is Zhoe Weldele. I graduated Whitefish High School in 2017. I have been at Children’s House Montessori School since early 2016. I enjoy hiking and creating pencil portrait art. My favorite children’s book is The Whale and the Snail by Julia Donaldson.

Kaitlyn Foster- Assistant Beargrass

Hi, my name is Kaitlyn Foster and I am the Beargrass assistant in the

after school program. I graduated high school and worked as a nanny for

six years. I have also done many volunteering opportunities at several

schools and churches. I love everything Disney. I also like knitting,

sewing, quilting and crafting. Baking and cooking are fun too.

Emily Leishman-Assistant Teacher Saplings Class

Hi, I'm Emily Leishman and I am a Teachers’ Assistant in the

Saplings classroom. I graduated from Holy Cross in Massachusetts with a

degree in Sociology and Studio Art. You may have seen me working at the

daycare at Whitefish Mountan Resort. I have worked up on the mountain

for the past four winters. I love painting, hiking and pretty much anything outside.

Let's learn!