Our Team
Metta Montessori Guides
Metta Montessori Guides have at least a Master's degree and Montessori teacher training appropriate for the age group with whom they work.
Lead Teachers at Metta have followed the Montessori teacher training offered by Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). Our Teachers are committed to following Montessori best practices as outlines by AMI.
Metta Teachers value their role as "learners" and constantly aim to make their practice better. They regularly attend conferences, workshops, and courses, in addition to engaging in a peer review process with teachers from other schools.
They recognize the need to follow-the-child, letting the child's needs inform their decisions. Above all, Metta Teachers embrace the Montessori philosophy as a way of life, a life lived with the child to support her in her development, and not just a curriculum to be imparted. They are committed to serve the child.
Adriana Alcorn, Lead Teacher - Primary
Adriana Alcorn is a Virginia-certified teacher with Montessori credentials and brings a refined spirit to her craft. With a Master’s degree in Education tucked under her belt, she has woven a rich tapestry of experience over 22 years, teaching in both public and private Montessori settings across Maryland and Virginia.
Presently, Ms. Adriana serves as the lead teacher in a primary classroom at Metta, where she guides students in our cozy and familial atmosphere. She treasures the camaraderie of supportive colleagues and the intimate, small-sized classrooms that allow her to bestow upon each child the gift of individualized guidance.
Both of Ms. Adriana’s own children have studied at Metta Montessori, a testament to her trust in Metta’s transformative environment. When the day’s lessons are done, she unwinds to the rhythmic click of knitting needles, jumps into the pages of a good book, or sets off to explore new horizons—chasing the calling for adventure.