TEACHERS (3-6 year olds)
Megan C.
My name is Megan Campbell and I am so thrilled to be part of the Discovery team. My passion for teaching has been life long but it wasn’t until I found and fell in love with the Montessori Method in 2010 that I found my educational calling. So, in 2013 I began my journey towards becoming Montessori certified at the Montessori Teacher Training Institute in Clemson, SC. Since receiving my training I have helped guide children in the 3-6 year old classroom by encouraging their independence, strengthening their self confidence and creating a classroom community of kindness and respect for one another.
When I’m not in the classroom, you can find me trying to keep up with my son River and spending time outdoors in the garden or on the trails with my family. I look forward to getting to know you all and cheers to the school year.
Kerry Bates
My name is Kerry Bates and I have been with Discovery Montessori since 2018. I have my Montessori certification through North American Montessori. My son attended Discovery Montessori and I am a teacher in one of the 3-6 classrooms. I love working with children and fueling their creativity and fostering their independence. When I’m not in the classroom, I am spending time with my family or at library finding a good book. I absolutely love my job and working with kids is truly my passion.
Petra
My name is Petra Tompkins. I have been working here at Discovery since August 2015 teaching two year olds. I was born in Czech Republic and finished a five year Business school in 1997. I worked as a Secretary for Social Services in Czech for almost three years when I decided to pursue my dreams of studying English. I left in 2001 for England where I spent almost two years learning English and also worked for the Sue Ryder Care Charity organization. After my return from England, I decided to leave for America in 2003 as an Au-Pair and that’s when my passion for children began . I obtained my Early Childhood Credentials in 2007 at AB Tech Community College and many other classes followed including Playground Safety Training, English Class, First Aid and CPR classes, etc. Most recently, I completed my training with the North American Montessori Center in 2022 and received by Montessori Certificate for ages 0-3.
I have a Lead Teacher Status in the state of NC and have been working with children ages 0-5 since 2006. I am married with two beautiful children, Dillon and Delilah. My passions are children, travel ,reading, hiking, singing and music. This country is my new home now – I became an American Citizen in 2011.