Nana Fox
Nana Fox, primary director and teacher, was born in the USSR, in Ukraine, where she studied Russian language and literature at the University of Chernivtsi. She also worked in a professional puppet theater and became the director of a children's puppet theater, a position she held for four years. In 1971, Nana moved with her family to the USA. She studied education at colleges in NY and Pennsylvania, eventually receiving a degree in Education and Psychology.
While living in Germany, her younger son needed a preschool. She discovered Montessori, fell in love with it, studied, and worked in a Montessori school that her son attended, supervised by an American-trained Montessori teacher. She received Montessori certification from St. Nicholas Montessori Training College in Ireland. In 1984 she moved back to the US, and established the Montessori Fountainhead School in Charleston. Nana is happy to be teaching the second generation of Montessori-educated Charlestonians, as well as her own grandchildren.
Kitty Green
Kitty Green has called the Lowcountry home since the age of six. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology and sociology from the College of Charleston in 2021. That same year, she joined Montessori Fountainhead School as an assistant teacher, where she spent three years developing her classroom experience. In her fourth year, she began training toward her Montessori certification and officially transitioned into the role of lead teacher. Kitty is continually inspired by the curiosity, creativity, and social development of young children, and she is passionate about the Montessori method.
Andreea Bodea
Originally from Romania, Andreea Bodea holds a degree in Journalism from the University of Oradea. She moved to the United States in 2014, beginning her journey in Los Angeles before settling in Charleston to raise her daughter. While searching for the right school for her, Andreea discovered Montessori education and was immediately drawn to its philosophy.
She is currently completing her Montessori training and internship, and is committed to creating a nurturing, child-centered environment where young learners can thrive.
Halle Frankum
Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, Halle Frankum moved to Charleston to attend the College of Charleston, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 2023. She has worked with children since 2015 in a range of early childhood settings, including nannying, after-school programs, and ministry-based support for young mothers and their infants.
Halle joined Montessori Fountainhead School in 2024 as an assistant teacher, and quickly connected with the Montessori philosophy. She is inspired by the children's curiosity, independence, and individuality, and is committed to supporting their growth.
Roksana Liva
Roksana Liva was born and raised in Ukraine and holds a master’s degree in foreign languages from Ivan Franko National University of Lviv. She has nine years of experience teaching English at a language school in Ukraine.
In 2024, Roksana and her family relocated to Charleston, where she was introduced to Montessori Fountainhead School. Her daughter is now a student at the school, and Roksana has joined the faculty as an assistant teacher. She is excited to be part of the Montessori community and looks forward to learning more about its remarkable approach to education.
Jodi Bennett
Jodi Bennett, music instructor, has been helping Montessori Fountainhead children develop an understanding and love of music for over a decade.
Lana Kammer
Lana Kammer was born and raised in Russia. A teacher in the 6th generation in her family, Lana believes in providing great education to the young people. Lana holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in English Language and Psychology from Chuvash State Pedagogical University.
In the 1990s she began her teaching career as an instructor of English as a Second Language, working at a high school for 7 years and at a university for 4 years. She moved to Moscow to advance her education at university and found her own language school, which she successfully directed over nearly a decade of high-impact teaching for Moscow’s international business community and youth alike.
Lana moved to the United States in 2014 and has been Administrative Director at the Charleston Academy of Music since 2017. Locally, Mrs. Kammer teaches ESL and Russian as a Second Language to students of different ages, privately and in group sessions. Lana Kammer joined the faculty of Montessori Fountainhead in 2024 as a teacher of Russian.
Residing in Mount Pleasant with her husband, Lana loves traveling, playing tennis, hiking, going to concerts, cooking, spending time with family and friends and crocheting in her free time.