“Joining the ME board has been a wonderful opportunity to combine my passion for the school and my professional interests in general management, strategy and brand development.  In a board capacity, I have gained an even deeper appreciation for the ME staff and management team who have demonstrated tremendous creativity, perseverance and open-mindedness to their roles."

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Elizabeth and her husband moved from New York City in 2012 where she worked as a management consultant in the healthcare industry and later the chief of staff in a multi-billion dollar healthcare services organisation.  Since moving to Sydney, Elizabeth has founded a consultancy.  She is a Montessori alumnus and daughter of a Montessori educator and quite eagerly found Montessori East for her two daughters who have been part of the community since birth.

 

"My children benefit from the unique education provided by Montessori East which has proven to be responsive to their individual personalities, needs and interests and supportive of our whole family. As a Director of the Board I am fortunate to be able to assist the school to expand its impact.”

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Sara has worked as a commercial lawyer, specialising in intellectual property for 15 years. She worked in law firms in Sydney and London and in-house at the University of Sydney. Sara and her husband’s four children attend Montessori East and are enrolled in the KIN 0-3 program, Cycles 1 and 2 classrooms. 

"I want to support educational initiatives and ensure schools provide a nurturing environment for all students. I wish to enhance the financial health of the school, advocate for the best interests of students, parents, and educators, and promote a holistic approach to education and well-being."

 

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Eliana runs an accounting firm, providing taxation consulting and business advisory services. In addition to her accounting career, Eliana is a health coach with a strong passion for promoting healthy lifestyles. She enjoys helping others achieve a balanced life through proper nutrition and wellness. Her dual expertise in accounting and health allows her to offer practical advice for both financial and physical health.

 

"I see the Montessori East Board as an extension of the wonderful and diverse Montessori East community of families and friends. I've enjoyed bringing my background in strategy and environmental not-for-profits to the Board, and taking the opportunity both to learn and contribute to the school's progress."

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Since 2012 Phil has worked for WWF (the World Wide Fund for Nature), where he brings together his formal education in environmental law and visual arts. Through his work Phil has come to appreciate how much education is the cornerstone of positive change. Phil and his partner Kristina have two children at Montessori East.

"The Montessori East Board is an opportunity to apply my professional experience to support an outstanding educational institution for current and future students."

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Adam has worked in corporate finance since 2009. His diverse experience includes operational  management, strategy and governance. He has acted as a company director at numerous organisations for over a decade. Adam and his wife Frances have 2 boys who are part of the Montessori East community.

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