It takes a village (or a HIVE)! We hope to be a part of yours on your journey…
Reena Vohra Morgan
EDUCATIONAL COACH, CONSULTANT, PARENT COACH, & FOUNDER of HIVE
Reena is an educator, leader, relationship builder, child advocate, wife, and mother (to 3 amazing girls, pictured above)! With a Master’s Degree in Child Development from the Erikson Institute, and over 20 years of experience, Reena offers guidance and support to educators, parents, and caregivers — helping them better secure on their “oxygen masks,” so that they can better guide and support the children in their care! Reena consults in both the private and public school sectors. She is a Montessori Teacher Trainer & Early Childhood Program Coordinator for the Montessori Residency Chicago. Reena holds various certifications which guide and support her work with teachers and parents. As a certified Parent Coach (via the Jai Institute), Reena offers both group and 1:1 parent support. Reena is both AMS & AMI Montessori certified in Early Childhood & a certified Montessori Coach (via NCMPS). Reena is SEED & Courageous Conversations trained, along with Positive Discipline (Jane Nelson principles) & REI (Resources for Infant EduCarers). Reena currently serves as Board President of the Association of Illinois Montessori Schools (AIMS). In combination with theoretical knowledge, practical experience & compassion, Reena partners & tailors a plan to meet your unique needs and goals. She offers concrete strategies, tools and manageable action plans to empower you and “help you to help children!”
Reena loves going out for weekend brunch with her family & friends, and cuddling up with her various pets (2 cats & dog) with a good book! In her spare time, she enjoys nature walks, bike rides, & yoga!
Anne Matern Bergen
EDUCATIONAL COACH, CONSULTANT, & MONTESSORI TEACHER TRAINER
Anne has over 30 years of experience working in education. Anne is AMI trained in both lower and upper elementary levels. She has experience facilitating success for children, parents, educators, and administrators. Her experience inside and outside of the classroom allows her to look at situations from a variety of perspectives. As a skillful communicator, Anne effectively shares insight to a variety of audiences. Anne is currently a certified Montessori Coach (NCMPS) at the Montessori School of Englewood & subcontracts work in partnership with Hive. She is a Montessori Teacher Trainer & Elementary Program Coordinator for the Montessori Residency Chicago. Anne has received numerous trainings and certifications in leadership and curriculum development, including equity & inclusion trainings in SEED and Courageous Conversations. Anne is passionate about elevating her expertise in teaching Literacy and Math through innovative and engaging practices.
Anne is a wife, mother to three children (all successful adults who attended Montessori), and a “dog grandma.” She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and gardening in her free time.
Clare Heath
EDUCATIONAL COACH, CONSULTANT, & MONTESSORI TEACHER TRAINER
Clare has over 20 years of experience working with children from toddler through eighth grade. She holds both Lower and Upper Elementary certifications from the American Montessori Society. She is a certified Montessori Coach (NCMPS); completed equity and social justice training (SEED & Courageous Conversations); and holds a certificate in Mindfulness Fundamentals (Mindful Schools). As a classroom teacher, she was sparked by Montessori’s concepts of spiritual preparation, observation and reflection, nurturing each person’s “cosmic task.” Additionally, Clare worked as the Education Director and then Assistant Head of School at Chiaravalle Montessori School in Evanston, Illinois. Those years in administration were driven by the question: Is what we are doing in the service of children? She cares deeply about supporting teachers, administrators, and families so they can bring their best selves and skills to working with our children.
Clare is the mother of a tween and teen. Some of her passions outside of education include drinking tea, playing guitar and singing, being in nature, serving as a doula, and hosting dance parties.
April Jean-Baptiste
EDUCATIONAL COACH, CONSULTANT, & MONTESSORI TEACHER TRAINER
April has been working with children and families in Montessori schools for over 20 years. April was first introduced to the world of Montessori through her two children (now adults) who attended Near North Montessori School in Chicago, starting as toddlers. April’s involvement with Montessori deepened as she observed her children’s experiences and saw their individual spirits celebrated and their thirst for knowledge fostered. So she decided to experience it herself and pursued her Montessori certification. April obtained her 0-3 Montessori Certification through AMI and her 3-6 Early Childhood Certification through AMS. April also recently completed her Montessori Dementia Capable Care certification through the National Center for Montessori and Aging. April finds joy in teaching prenatal workshops, infant massage, and Parent-Infant classes to families as well.
April enjoys all things musical (singing, playing instruments, dancing), as well as reading, yoga and outdoor activities like hiking, camping and recently became a certified TreeKeeper ambassador through the conservation organization Openlands!
