Arlette Crump, M.S.Ed., IMC
Elementary School Guide
Arlette has been an educator for more than 20 years—fifteen years in public school and seven in the Montessori environment. She first began her career in 1998, in New York City, where she taught a Gifted and Talented class for three years at an elementary school in Spanish Harlem. After moving to the McDonough area, Arlette taught various grade levels at two schools in Georgia. During her tenure in Atlanta, she served on committees as a Design Team Leader, Grade Level Chair, and had often contributed to the Professional Learning Committee by supporting and mentoring new teachers, to improve student learning and school programs.
After leaving the public school system, Arlette Crump worked for Amplified Education as an Educational Consultant and later contracted at a Montessori school as a Grant Writer. Within a short time, she became intrigued with the Montessori method and attended the Center for Montessori Guided Studies, where she obtained her Montessori credential.
Arlette has a B.A. in English Literature/Media Studies from Hunter College and holds an M.S.Ed. from The City College of New York, School of Education. Under the MACTE accreditation, Arlette holds a Montessori teaching certificate for both lower and upper elementary (ages 6 to 12) Montessori programs. She also holds a GA state professional teaching license (T5)—certified to teach elementary and middle school grades. She is also a certified Daycare Director.
Born in Guyana, South America, Arlette moved to the U.S. and lived in New York City before moving to Georgia in 2001. Outside of the classroom, Arlette enjoys gardening, home improvement, fine dining, and island hopping with her husband and three children.
In addition, Arlette and her husband are podcast speakers for the Montessori Family Alliance.
Michael Crump, B.A., IMC
Upper School Guide
Michael has completed his elementary training with the Center for Guided Montessori Studies, a MACTE certification in the Lower and Upper Elementary Program. He is a graduate of Ashford University, IA, with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science and a minor in Education. Before joining MVA, he worked for Atlas Van Lines as a corporate Internet Marketing Manager for their Atlanta agency. He has also worked for WebMD, as a Quality Assurance Analyst, and TheKnot.com in New York City, as a Webmaster. With his expertise in business management, Michael brings real-world assets to the school. It has always been Michael’s desire to be in the classroom and pursue his love for education.
Born in the United Kingdom and raised in London, England, Michael is a diehard Liverpool fan. Leaving his homeland, Mr. Crump left behind the pro-soccer circuit which he and his brother were once part of, and immigrated to the United States, where he lived in New York City for some time before moving to Georgia with his wife and kids.
Michael is the head coach for the Montessori Village Academy Football Club. When he is not kicking a ball around or coaching recreational players, Michael teaches private vocal lessons and directs music programs at the school. A few of his accomplishments in the music industry has landed him on the stage with Mariah Carey, Josh Groban, and Foreigner, where he directed a large choir at these performances.
Michael is also a contributing author and a speaker for the Montessori Family Alliance.
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Mary Karp
Teacher Assistant
Mary has completed her elementary teacher assistant training with the Center for Guided Montessori Studies. She attended Clayton State University, where she pursued a degree in Psychology. Before joining Montessori Village, she worked in freight forwarding logistics as an Import Coordinator and has a long background in sales and customer relations.
Mary lives in McDonough, GA., with her son, Aiden, and her dog, Pepe. She loves nature, animals, long walks with her dog, and collecting old and rare books. Mary’s ultimate dream is to travel the world, making a difference in the lives of women, children, and animals.
Hanan Salem, B.A.
Teacher Assistant
Arabic Instructor
In 2011, Hanan graduated from Irbid National University in Irbid Jordan, receiving her bachelor’s degree in Psychology Counseling and Education. While in college she completed a 6-month training at King Abdullah II School for Excellence, a boarding and day school for student in grades 7-12 located in Irbid, Jordan. Her training consisted of assisting students with challenges in home-life and learning disabilities. She helped find better ways for these students. After graduating, Hanan worked as an elementary teacher in the small town of At-Taibah in Irbid. She also assisted with homeschooling children ages 6-14 before relocating to the United States.
Hanan was born in Irbid, Jordan, and in 2015, she moved to the United States. She is currently residing in Covington, GA with her husband and two sons. She likes to support charities that assist with the education of children who have immigrated to the United States from Jordan. She loves helping to bridge the gap for the youngest learners. Her passion also includes teaching her two sons how to make delicious, healthy foods and staying in tune with their culture.
Mrs. Hanan currently teaches Arabic for the foreign language program at Montessori Village Academy.
Maurya Gehani
Maurya Gehani is a certified Early Childhood guide who assists the students in the Lower Elementary.
