Lisa Reiner


Administrator/Toddler/Primary Guide


Lisa received her B.A. in Liberal Arts, English, and Psychology from the College of Notre Dame. She received her Montessori Certification in Primary (3-6) from AERCO as well as her Infant (0-3) from NAMC. She’s began working in Montessori in 1994 and was co-founder of Montessori Manor in 2002. Lisa and her husband, Jon are kept busy with their two dogs and four children, Maya, Ella, Bria, and Eric. Lisa loves every opportunity to have fun with the family and appreciates the fleeting years.


Marion Barget

Primary Guide

Marion is a graduate of Towson University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education. She completed her Montessori certification at MCMS and joined our team 11 years ago. Her hobbies include biking, gardening, and enjoying warm, sunny days outside. Marion's twin boys are kindergarten students in our Primary classroom.

Angela Khan

Primary Guide

Angela received her B.A in Educational Studies in Special and Elementary Education from Western Governors University. In addition, she received her Montessori Certification in Primary (3-6) from NAMC. Angela and her husband, Sameer, are kept busy with their large family of six children, one grandchild, and two dogs. Her hobbies include traveling, reading, exercising, and seeing as much live music as possible.

Jesalyn Gordon

Elementary Guide


Jesalyn graduated from Towson University with a bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts. She joined Urban Teachers, and during that time, Jesalyn earned a dual Masters' degree in Elementary Education and Special Education. Jesalyn received her Lower and Upper Elementary Montessori certification from the Center for Guided Montessori Studies. She enjoys spending her free time with her family: Chase (husband), Lachlan (son), Gracie, and Obie (dogs). Her hobbies include performing in plays, reading, and playing Xbox online.



Sonia Sabarikanth

Teacher/Director Curriculum/Instruction/Admissions


Sonia received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the University of Delhi. She received her AMI Certification from the Montessori Teacher Training Center of Northern California. Sonia has two boys who were both students at Montessori Manor from

Primary - Upper Elementary. Sonia is a cooking enthusiast and loves to read. Both, Sonia and Sabari love to watch their boys, Rohan & Rohit, play tennis, cook elaborate family dinners and play with their dog Indy.