Peninsula Montessori Academy at Getzville
Serving Children 6 weeks - 5 years
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Jessica Styers, Head of School
Jessie Styers is a dedicated Montessori educator with over 16 years of experience. She holds Montessori certifications in Infant-Toddler and Early Childhood, an Administrator’s Credential through AMI and the Whole School Leadership Institute, and a Master’s in Education from Xavier University. Jessie is leading the launch of the first full-day Infant and Toddler Montessori programs in Western New York.
She also serves on the faculty of the Buffalo Montessori Teacher Education Program, preparing future educators for Early Childhood certification. Her work is grounded in deep Montessori knowledge and a commitment to nurturing environments that support the whole child.
As a mother of four Montessori educated children, Jessie brings both professional and personal insight into the power of the method. Her leadership blends emotional intelligence and vision, fostering communities where children and educators thrive through independence, respect, and purposeful learning.
"Our vision is to cultivate a thriving community within a nurturing environment—one that fosters growth, curiosity, creativity, self-direction, and a lifelong love of learning."
Jessie - Head of School
Meet Our Faculty
Yuan Wang, AMS - Lead Primary Teacher AMS-Certified Montessori Guide • Bilingual Educator (English/Mandarin )
Yuan Wang, AMS - Lead Primary Teacher AMS-Certified Montessori Guide • Bilingual Educator (English/Mandarin )
Yuan Wang, AMS - Lead Primary Teacher AMS-Certified Montessori Guide • Bilingual Educator (English/Mandarin )
Yuan is a globally trained educator who brings a unique blend of Eastern and Western teaching philosophies to her work. She holds a Secondary Teacher Qualification Certificate from China, an AMS credential from the MTEC in San Francisco, and a Montessori ECE diploma from Vancouver.
Her Montessori journey began at Montessori World, an AMI-a
Yuan is a globally trained educator who brings a unique blend of Eastern and Western teaching philosophies to her work. She holds a Secondary Teacher Qualification Certificate from China, an AMS credential from the MTEC in San Francisco, and a Montessori ECE diploma from Vancouver.
Her Montessori journey began at Montessori World, an AMI-accredited school in Vancouver, where she taught for three years before relocating to Buffalo. After a meaningful hiatus to raise her three children, she returned to the classroom with renewed insight, blending professional expertise with the wisdom of parenting.
Alaina - Primary Assistant Teacher
Yuan Wang, AMS - Lead Primary Teacher AMS-Certified Montessori Guide • Bilingual Educator (English/Mandarin )
Yuan Wang, AMS - Lead Primary Teacher AMS-Certified Montessori Guide • Bilingual Educator (English/Mandarin )
Alaina is a recent graduate of Niagara University, graduating Cum Laude with her degree in English. She has observed and assisted in teaching lessons in classrooms across all grade levels and curriculums, finding her passion in Montessori teaching methods. While working for Peninsula Montessori Academy, she will partake in teaching assist
Alaina is a recent graduate of Niagara University, graduating Cum Laude with her degree in English. She has observed and assisted in teaching lessons in classrooms across all grade levels and curriculums, finding her passion in Montessori teaching methods. While working for Peninsula Montessori Academy, she will partake in teaching assistant training with the goal of working her way up to a certified Montessori teacher someday.
Birdie, AMS - Toddler Lead Teacher
Yuan Wang, AMS - Lead Primary Teacher AMS-Certified Montessori Guide • Bilingual Educator (English/Mandarin )
Kayleigh - Toddler Assistant Teacher
Birdie is a New York State certified teacher in Early Childhood and Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 6) and holds a Montessori certification for ages 2.5 - 6. With years of experience guiding toddlers, children, and adolescents, she brings both heart and skill to her work.
At the core of Birdie’s teaching is a deep respect for each child’s
Birdie is a New York State certified teacher in Early Childhood and Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 6) and holds a Montessori certification for ages 2.5 - 6. With years of experience guiding toddlers, children, and adolescents, she brings both heart and skill to her work.
At the core of Birdie’s teaching is a deep respect for each child’s unique voice, rhythm, and potential. She believes that strong, trusting relationships - with children and their families - are the foundation of meaningful learning. Her classroom is a calm, nurturing space where children feel seen, safe, and inspired to grow.
Birdie is especially passionate about social-emotional learning, nature-based education, language development, mindfulness, and creative expressive arts. These interests shape her approach and help children build inner resilience, curiosity, and connection to the world around them.
She listens closely - whether to words or behaviors - and responds with kindness, clarity, and consistency. She believes children thrive when adults truly observe, understand, and honor who they are.
Birdie celebrates diversity and draws strength from the shared experiences, cultures, and passions of her students, families, and fellow educators. For her, teaching is not just a profession, but a joyful, lifelong practice in empathy, growth, and community.
Kayleigh - Toddler Assistant Teacher
Yuan Wang, AMS - Lead Primary Teacher AMS-Certified Montessori Guide • Bilingual Educator (English/Mandarin )
Kayleigh - Toddler Assistant Teacher
Kayleigh is a first-generation college graduate who earned her degree in Psychology from the University at Buffalo in May. She also completed a Micro - Credential in Child Advocacy Studies. Throughout her life, Kayleigh has been deeply passionate about helping and caring for others. During her college years, she took multiple courses focu
Kayleigh is a first-generation college graduate who earned her degree in Psychology from the University at Buffalo in May. She also completed a Micro - Credential in Child Advocacy Studies. Throughout her life, Kayleigh has been deeply passionate about helping and caring for others. During her college years, she took multiple courses focused on child care and advocacy, which further strengthened her commitment to this field.
From a young age, Kayleigh was known as the “go-to” babysitter for family and friends. It was through her family that she was first introduced to Montessori philosophy, and she quickly fell in love with its approach. As someone who values learning through experience and believes in personal growth through exploration, she felt an immediate connection to Montessori care.
Kayleigh is excited to meet and build relationships with each child in her care. She is wholeheartedly dedicated to providing exceptional care rooted in kindness, authenticity, and compassion.