Common Roots Montessori School

Our Board

Common Roots Montessori School is a registered nonprofit organization run by the Board of Directors. The board has up to nine members, including the Head of School, parents, and community members, who support the school’s mission and goals.

CRMS Board

Board members serve two-year terms which start in August and participate in plenary meetings on the third Monday of every other month in addition to serving on at least one committee. The board is self-perpetuating with new members nominated by the Governance Committee and are elected by the board. If you would like to serve on the board or a committee, please contact the Head of School or email the board at board@chmschool.org.


After the CRMS Board’s Annual Meeting on June 15, 2020, they unveiled the school’s new strategic plan for the next decade. We invite you to view it by clicking the link below.

CRMS Strategic Plan (FY20-30)


Standing Committees:

  • Governance
  • Finance
  • Development


Special Committees:

  • Facilities
  • Strategic Planning


Board Events:

  • State of the School
  • Annual Meeting

Board Members

Emily McMahon   President

Alex Wolff   Treasurer

Adam Gettings

Mirae Hassler

Emily Leutgeb

Meg McEachran

Kelly McKown

Bobby Schmitz

Kara Younkin

Parent Reviews

Wow! What a school! We are so thankful to have found and enrolled our 2 year old at such a top-notch, quality Montessori program. When I pick my son up he is literally beaming. The guides in our son’s class are loving, thoughtful, and exceptional with children. We are very lucky. We love CRMS.

— Jessica, Toddler Community Parent


Our son, Auggie, was lucky to be one of CRMS’s first students when it opened its doors with welcoming arms in 2011. He progressed from the Toddler Community into Children’s House over the course of 4 years where he was gifted a beautiful, calm, organized & nurturing space which cultivated a confident, independent and respectful individual. The authentic Montessori experience was one that helped our son develop his love for learning and our world. He established valuable lifelong friendships and learned several life skills that continue to serve him well today. We will forever be grateful to CRMS, thank you!


— Melissa, a Former Parent

If you think your child would thrive in a Montessori environment, give us a call or schedule a tour online. We would love for you to visit our school and learn more.

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