Our Staff

The KMS team is filled with nurturing, talented, individuals. All of the staff care deeply about our students and work hard on a daily basis to help children reach their full potential.

Our teachers includes some of the best and most experienced Montessori educators in East Tennessee and are required to have a minimum of a B.A./B.S. and a Montessori certification from training centers accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education.

Montessori Educators

  • Kimberly Barnes
  • Walter Squires
  • After Care and Support Staff

    Operations Staff

    KMS Board of Directors

    Board of Trustees

    KMS is governed by a Board of Trustees composed of parents, community representatives, and members of our staff. The Board has fiduciary responsibility for the school. Board members also set policy, do long-term planning, and help with fundraising.


    Parents and community representatives are elected at a parent meeting at the beginning of each school year. They serve two-year terms and can be elected a total of three times.

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