Children’s House 1: Mrs. Hitchner, Mrs. Goodwin and Ms. McGuinness
Children’s House 2: Mrs. Melito
Toddler Room 1: Mrs. Creamer
Toddler Room 2: Mrs. Cheney and Ms. D
Support Staff and On-call Substitutes: Ms. Avi, Mr. Q, Ms. S, Mrs. Kazamrk
Administration
Mrs. Peña
Grace became a valued member of our school community in 2022 following her relocation from New Hampshire to Pittsford. She brings over fifteen years of experience in the field of education, encompassing both teaching and leadership roles. Grace holds an Infant/Toddler International Montessori Teaching Diploma from the North American Montessori Center. She is deeply committed to fostering meaningful partnerships with children and families and to delivering a high-quality early childhood education. In her personal time, Grace enjoys hiking with her family and is an avid Red Sox, WNBA, and Patriots fan.
Mrs. Hitchner
Mrs. Hitchner joined Canandaigua Montessori School in 2022 as a Lead Primary Guide and was promoted to Assistant Director in 2024. With more than 20 years of experience in early childhood education, she brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and dedication to our school community. Outside of CMS, Mrs. Hitchner enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and their dogs.
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