Faculty & Staff

Kristina Polterman

Park Campus Willow Classroom

Montessori Guide

I have a background in psychology, having previously worked in a traditional school as a counselor and as a psychology teacher. Developmental psychology has always been a great passion of mine, particularly all of the different phases a child goes through and tailoring each milestone to the unique individual. When I discovered Montessori upon becoming a mother, it aligned with almost all of the developmental theories that I learned in college. I am in the process of receiving a Montessori Infant/Toddler credential from the Montessori Educational Institute of the Pacific Northwest (MEIPN). I enjoy having the structure and routine that toddlers need in the classroom and delight in using unstructured play outside to connect with each child. We moved to Bellevue in 2022 and enjoy living in Pacific Northwest. I’m eager to learn new things and expand my horizons. I love reading, photography, traveling, and learning about new cultures.