Faculty

Hi everyone! My name is Alishka Gusky. Education has been my passion for as long as I can remember. From babysitting and nannying, working as a camp counselor for several years to graduating from the University of Montana with a bachelors in Elementary Education, I have had a lot of experience working with children and families. I am very passionate about Maria Montessori's philosophy and life work. I have seen the beauty and growth of the children at our school for the last 5 years and look forward to continuing my own education this year through a Montessori Certification program. I'm so excited to meet you and your precious children!

I am very excited to be entering my third school year at MVM! I was born and raised here in Missoula, and have a deep love for our state. In the warm months I love camping and kayaking, and in the rest of my spare time I'm most passionate about making art! I also love cooking, reading, hosting friends at my home, and spending time with my cat, Yogi. I've always loved children and spent much of my adolescence babysitting, then began volunteering in children's programs in high school, and am currently pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. I admire and believe in Montessori education as I feel it is integral for children to gain independence and life skills as early as possible. I love that our philosophy hinges upon respecting children and treating them as the complete humans that they are. Seeing their growth is a joy and I will always count myself lucky to be here to foster it. I can't wait to spend a great new year with the wonderful students and staff at our school!

My name is Angelica, and I am so excited to be beginning another year at MVM! I am a certified Montessori Guide, having completed my formal Montessori training and diploma through NAMC. I am also honored to serve as the Assistant Director.

What I love most about Montessori is that it creates a classroom environment centered around each child as an individual. Every child has their own unique needs, interests, and passions, and Montessori allows them the freedom to explore, discover, and learn at their own pace. I love watching children grow in confidence, independence, curiosity, and their love for learning. Outside of school, some of my favorite things are spending time with Jesus, painting, and enjoying the outdoors. I love being creative and finding beauty in the world around me, and I enjoy bringing that same sense of wonder and creativity into the classroom.

I feel incredibly blessed to be part of the MVM community and look forward to another wonderful year of learning, growing, and making memories with our students and families!

Alexandra - or 'Alex' as she's known in class - is thrilled to be part of the Missoula Valley Montessori community where she has been supporting our younger students for the last 6 months. She brings 12 years of childcare and educational experience to our community.

Originally from Cali, Colombia, she has lived in Cleveland, OH, Seattle, WA and Whitefish, MT participating in the cultural Au Pair program before making Missoula her home for the last three years. Alexandra has a passion for working with children, believing that we can learn something new from them every single day while also having fun along the way. Outside of the classroom, she is passionate about crafting, reading, trying new restaurants and going to the movies. She also loves cooking, spending time with friends and family, traveling and exploring the outdoors with her husband, Jack and their dog Skylar.

Hello my name is Markle Quinn. I am the lead teacher in the Green room. I graduated from the University of Montana with a Bachelors in Social Work. I have also completed my formal Montessori training and diploma through NAMC. I enjoy anything in the great outdoors. Hiking with my dogs, and spending time with my family and friends are a few of my favorite things.

MVM is such a great place and the Montessori environment is such a wonderful place for kids to grow and learn!

Hello! My name is Kennedy and I'm the assistant teacher in the Green Room at Missoula Valley Montessori! I've been teaching since June 2021 and have been at MVM since October 2024, loving every step of the way! I'm originally from New Mexico and moved around a lot, but Missoula has been my home since 2014 and has been the spark for some of my passions. I love camping, hiking, and being outside with my pup! I'm also a painter at heart and enjoy art immensely, it's my favorite thing to do with students helping their creativity blossom through art.

I also love to travel with my forever travel partner (my husband) and we have had lots of fun journeys together like in April 2026 we went to Japan, had a wonderful experience, and hope for many more! Also can never turn down a quiet moment with a good book and snuggle with my cat! I've loved my time at MVM and can't wait to meet many more amazing families that join our school!

For the past seven years, teaching has been an important and meaningful part of my life. What started as a career has become something I truly love and feel passionate about. Every day brings something new, and I feel grateful to be able to play a small part in helping children learn, grow, and discover the world around them. During the past school year I decided to further my Montessori knowledge and am now a Certified Montessori Guide.

Outside of teaching, I'm a mom of two lovely boys , my family means everything to me. I love spending time with my family and creating memories together. They are my support system, my comfort, and a very important part of who I am. Balancing my love for teaching with my love for my family makes my life feel full and meaningful.

Hi everyone! I'm Liana Tsuber.

I'm currently a senior in high school, and this will be my second year at MVM. I'm excited to see what this year has in store!

I serve as an aftercare teacher and teacher's assistant. I've always loved working with kids-from babysitting my younger brother and cousins now babysitting my three nephews. I also volunteer at my church by helping with Sunday School and Vacation Bible School (VBS).

My faith is a big part of my life. I love Jesus. In my free time, I enjoy swimming, ham-mocking with a good view,watching sunsets, and anything pumpkin spice. Fall is definitely my favorite season! I will never say no to a fun drink. Red Bull infusion, coffee, fruity refresher.

My parents are from Belarus, but my six siblings and I were all born and raised in Missoula.
Even though I grew up here, Belarusian culture continues to be a meaningful part of my life.

I'm looking forward to another great year at MVM and getting to know everyone better!

Hi! My name is Victoria, and I am currently a student at the University of Montana. I'm an aftercare helper. I've always loved spending time with kids and enjoy creating fun, positive environments where they can feel comfortable and have a good time. Outside of work and school, I love hiking, spending time outdoors, baking and hanging out with friends and family.

I'm a Christian, and my faith is an important part of who I am. In the future, I hope to become a surgical technologist and pursue a career in the medical field. I'm always excited to meet new people and make others feel welcome!