Faculty & Staff

Sharon has extensive experience in child development from a social, emotional and intellectual perspective and is dedicated to the growth, development and well-being of children. She has been an AMI Montessori Educator for more than 20 years, following completion of her training under Dr. Silvia Dubovoy, at the highly-regarded Montessori Institute of San Diego. She is currently serving as a representative to AMI at the United Nations. Sharon was a Lead Guide at REDS from 2000-2013. During that time, Sharon was involved in various areas of the school beyond the classroom, including as a member of the School's Outreach and Transition committee and as a faculty representative on the Board of Trustees. In the 2014-15 academic year, Sharon served as an Education Specialist at REDS, where she provided guidance and support to the REDS community, working in collaboration with faculty, staff and parents to be a strong advocate for REDS students.

From June 2013-August 2014, Sharon was Associate Director of Reach Within, whose mission is to improve the emotional and social well-being of abused and neglected children by helping them access, cherish and build their inner strength and character. Sharon earned her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and her MA in Early Childhood Special Education from New York University.

Sharon served as Interim Head of School at REDS during the 2015-2016 school year, before being named Head of School in the spring of 2016. In her decade in this role, Sharon spearheaded numerous initiatives including the renovation of many school spaces, the upgrade of the school’s safety and security systems, the introduction of the Toddler Program, and the formalization of the REDS Alumni and Family Association (RAFA).

Sharon is proud to serve on the board of Reinbow Riding Center, an organization based in Vermont that strives to improve the well being of individuals with unique physical, emotional and/or cognitive challenges through therapeutic equine experiences.