Kelly Nastasi
Lead Elementary Guide
Kelly Nastasi is a creative, dedicated AMI trained Montessori teacher with over 17 years working in a Montessori Elementary environment. She is a highly energetic, motivated, and compassionate teacher who enjoys working with children ages 6-12, and has experience working with children with special needs. Kelly has a passion for creating a better future for children and recently enjoyed working with underprivileged children in Philadelphia. Additionally, Kelly teaches yoga and guitar and has been doing so for almost a decade. She has two daughters, Lillianna and Lydia, and lives with them and her husband in Spring City.
Jamie Dobbins
Director
Jamie Dobbins is certified in Elementary Education and as a Reading Specialist and holds a Masters degree from Gwynedd-Mercy University. Jamie has over 15 years experience working with students of all ages and from a variety of backgrounds. Her career has taken her from teaching assistant, to classroom teacher, to reading specialist, to literacy coach supporting K-3 teachers, and most recently homeschool mom and tutor. Now Jamie is excited to be supporting this wonderful team in creating a dynamic place for children to learn and grow.
Jamie lives in Collegeville with her husband Mark, their two boys, Myles and Max, and their cat Bella.
Mark Dobbins
Founder
Mark Dobbins has been the driving force in launching Red Bridge Montessori House. Mark has had a passion for Montessori Education for many years. He studied it formally at Chestnut Hill College and spent years looking for the right Montessori school for his two children. That journey was disappointing, with the best schools being too expensive and many others barely practicing the Montessorri philosophy they claim to represent. Eventually Mark found like minded Montessorians and founded Red Bridge Montessori House together with them. Now Mark supports the school however he can. May this school be everything you've been looking for in a Montessori Children's House!