About Greene Towne School
Faculty & Staff
We are excited to introduce our staff at Greene Towne School, a Montessori school serving 128 toddler and primary students with 32 faculty and staff members. Our teachers know that they make a difference. All lead teachers hold Montessori certifications from the American Montessori Society (AMS) or the American Montessori International (AMI). With over a century of experience among them, teachers, assistants, specialists and administration focus on our mission—to provide a Montessori environment, to develop each child’s full human potential and to meet the diverse needs of our families. Assisting your child to step into the future is our business.
Head of School Helena Grady
Helena joined us in 2005 after teaching in a lower elementary class at the recently formed Philadelphia Montessori Charter School. Before teaching there,Helena served as Head of School for 5 years and taught for 5 years at New Horizons Montessori School in Fort Washington, PA, a Toddler through 6th grade Montessori program. She also taught for several years at Gladwyne Montessori School.
Helena received her Montessori certification at the Washington Montessori Institute in Washington, D.C. where she earned AMI certification in both Primary (3-6 year old) and Elementary. Helena also holds a Masters Degree in Education from Arcadia University.
During her free time she enjoys traveling, drawing, cooking, going to movies, being outside, and she loves to listen to Jazz.
Administrative Assistant Nicole Leapheart
Nicole was born in raised in Kansas City, MO. Before coming to GTS, Nicole worked both as a teacher and as an administrator over a period of 8 years at Global Montessori in Kansas City. When she’s not at GTS Nicole likes to read, go to movies, write, attend concerts, and walk around the city.
Director of Admissions Erika Goldberg
Erika first joined the Greene Towne community in 1997 as a parent. In the spring of 2000, she joined the staff. Erika holds a BA in French. She has attended many Montessori workshops and last year, took a Montessori Philosophy class.
In her free time, Erika enjoys time with her family, gardening, walking, cooking, reading, and volunteering.
Business Manager Linda Seybold
Linda is going on her 5th year in the Business Office at GTS. Her son Matthew, a sophomore at LaSalle University has decided to live on campus this year so she is filling the void by spending time with her young nieces and nephews.
Building Supervisor Ed Kalesse
Ed is on his 7th year of working at Greene Towne School as the Maintenance and Building Supervisor! You can see him in the morning assisting children to their classrooms. Ed is married to Gina Kalesse, and in his spare time enjoys doing handy work!