After a career in engineering and research, Vicki left the workforce to raise her children. It was during these years that she became involved in Montessori education. She is now a credentialed Montessori teacher and has completed Level 1 and Level II (part I) CGS formation. Vicki is passionate about increasing access to Montessori and CGS programs in our area. She holds a B.S. in Human Factors Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy, an M.S.E. in Industrial Engineering with a concentration in organizational management from Arizona State University, and an M.Ed. in Montessori Education from Loyola University Maryland. Vicki has served on various educational and medical nonprofit boards and is currently the Director of Children's Faith Formation at Calvary Episcopal Church in Shadyside.