Magnolia Classroom Team
ANNA WEGERSON, LEAD TEACHER
Anna Wegerson is thrilled to be the Lead teacher of the Magnolia classroom, where she has taught since 2015. Anna hails from Chicago, IL where she attended Montessori from preschool through 8th grade. She holds a BA in Theatre from Earlham College, and received her certification in Montessori Early Childhood Education from Seton Montessori Institute in 2013. She completed her Master’s in Early Childhood Education from Indiana University in 2021.
Anna and her partner Alex are the proud parents of daughter, Eleanor and a beagle named Bailey.
Anna adores this amazing and supportive community of parents, children, and educators and is happy to be residing in beautiful Bloomington, Indiana.
KIMMI PERRY, ASSISTANT TEACHER
Kimmi Perry has her undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education and is currently obtaining her Master’s Degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences at Indiana University. She has been trained and certified as a Conscious Discipline leader, which emphasizes the social/emotional support of the child. Kimmi has been working in a preschool setting for over a decade. She is the proud parent of three boys. Kimmi is very excited to be working with each one of the students in the classroom.
OLIVIA EVANS, ASSISTANT TEACHER
Olivia joined the BMS faculty in 2019, and is incredibly grateful to be a part of this community. In early childhood, Olivia attended a small, rural Montessori school which laid the groundwork for her educational experience. She has studied sociology at both Earlham College and Indiana University, and has worked at various summer camps and youth programs over the years. Olivia is passionate about art and creative expression as a path to social/emotional wellness, and is pursuing this focus in her teaching career. She is also passionate about nature education, and loves exploring the biodiversity of our world with the kids. Outside of work, Olivia can be found working on her own art projects and hanging out with her cat and gecko.
ALEX JOHNSON, ASSISTANT TEACHER
Alex Johnson graduated from Indiana University in 2023 with a BA in French. She is thrilled to have returned to her Montessori roots (having attended Montessori preschool) to work at BMS. She's worked with children in a variety of countries and capacities and is passionate about nurturing students’ growth. In her free time, she loves thrifting, antiques, traveling, and being creative!