Administration

Bev Bechstein

Executive Director

Bev is originally from Grand Rapids, OH, and joined MSBG in June 2010. As a parent and professional educator, she appreciates the excellent, holistic education students receive here. This type of educational setting is like no other she has experienced, and it thrives on mutual respect among students, parents, and staff. She am thrilled and honored to be a part of this wonderful education environment for over 13 years. When I was 10, I wanted to be a teacher!

Leigh Ann McKinney

Operations Director

Leigh Ann has been with the Montessori School of Bowling Green for over 12 years. She has vast knowledge and experience in finance, which she uses to help support the school and families. Leigh Ann is a valued member of MSBG, where she helps support our mission to provide individualized education and a nurturing environment for children.

Kaitlan Sewell

Advancement Director

Kaitlan lives in Bowling Green and graduated from BGSU with a BS in Education. She has spent several years working in the Developmental Disabilities field as an administrator, community resource advocate, project manager, and data/compliance manager. Most recently, she has served as a professional Copywriter running her own business and providing marketing and content management to local businesses. She is skilled in web design, social media, oral and written communication, leadership, and technology.

Liz Burks

Administrative Assistant

Liz lives in Bowling Green with her family and has had a variety of administrative experience. She worked as an administrative assistant for her church and has also been a substitute teacher, and a human resources worker in health care.

Jenny Dorrell

Education Director

Jenny is an experienced Montessori teacher and teacher trainer, holding her AMS E-I and AMS E-I/II credentials from the Michigan Montessori Teacher Education Center (MMTEC). She has taught at the Lower, Upper, and Middle levels and has served as a teacher trainer for the MMTEC since 2014 and the Montessori Teacher Education Institute of Atlanta since 2018. Additionally, Jenny holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toledo.

Jenny has served on the board of directors for the Montessori Partnerships for Georgia and the Hillside Montessori of LaGrange as well as performed and directed for the LaGrange Theatre Company. Additionally, Jenny loves working with and teaching parents about Montessori education/philosophy and has led several parent development workshops.