School Governance

Mountain Shadows International Montessori School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We pride ourselves on being a community school, governed by a dedicated Board of Directors who work closely with the school's senior leadership team.

Together, we strive to ensure a sustainable future by establishing clear, achievable goals and providing unwavering support.

Board of Directors

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    Scott Dooley

    Scott feels privileged to have served on the Mountain Shadows Board for several years, and is the current Board Chairperson, beginning June 2023. Scott’s daughter attended Mountain Shadows from ages 4-12. He and his wife continue to see the benefits of her Montessori education as she charts her path as a young adult.

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    Suzie Hochstetler

    My son attends Mountain Shadows and I am a strong believer in AMI Montessori education. I am CFO for my family business (hotels) in Estes Park and have a passion for numbers. I joined Mountain Shadow’s board in August of 2023 and am currently the treasurer.

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    Saloni Doshi

    Saloni is the CEO and Chief Sustainability Geek at EcoEnclose, a sustainable packaging provider for the world's most progressive brands. She lives in Niwot with her husband and three children, all of whom are thriving at the Mountain Shadows International Montessori School. She is deeply committed to an AMI Montessori education, having seen how beautifully it enables children to become highly curious, self-directed in their learning, compassionate to their peers, and leaders in their community.

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    Wendy Kaneshige

    Wendy Kaneshige is both a Montessori parent and educator with 16 years of classroom experience. She holds two AMI diplomas, being certified from birth to 6 years. Wendy spent most of her classroom time in the toddler environment guiding both children and parents along their journey. Both her children attended and grew in a Montessori setting. She has now stepped out of the classroom and is dedicating her time as a Postpartum Doula and Montessori mentor. Supporting families in their home setting and guides in their community.

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    Tracy Miles

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    Elizabeth Janowski

    Elizabeth Janowski is a mother, business woman, teacher, artist and CEO. She has worked alongside her husband for the past 13+ years growing his medical aesthetics practice into one of the most successful practices in the mountain West. She is also an immersive artist, developing a movement practice for women that blends dance, spirituality, art making and storytelling in a community format. She is the proud mother to two current Mountain Shadows Montessori students. She also takes photos on film, dabbles in herbal medicine, likes to create things, and is a longtime Boulder resident.