Board Members
Chris Castagneri
Chris Castagneri
Chris Castagneri
Professionally, Chris has been working in the marketing field for about 20 years and has a broad range of experience.
She has also led on the executive teams of new companies. She has a BS Degree in Mass Communications, advertising concentration, & marketing minor. Additionally, she has specialized training in non-profit marketing.
Chris also has a rich history of community service in Elk River, including as a Rotarian (Chair and Member), Arts Alliance Board Member, Friends of the Kelly Farm Board Member, and Chamber of Commerce Board President and Member.
She is also a mom, wife, practicing drummer (need much practice), hiker, director of bed-time stories, artist, and music enthusiast.
Community Member
Board Chair
763-245-6116
chris.castagneri@threeriversmontessori.org
Angie Johnson
Chris Castagneri
Chris Castagneri
Professionally, Angie has been working in the corporate wellness space for about 20 years, with short stints in the non-profit sector as well.
She has a BS Degree in Public Health with a wide range of volunteer experience.
Angie and her family have called Elk River their home for the past three years and love it here! Her oldest will be starting Kindergarten at TRM in the fall of 2022.
Parent Member
Vice Chair
angie.johnson@threeriversmontessori.org
Timothy Eilrich
Chris Castagneri
Timothy Eilrich
I agree with having a local approach to schooling and I recognize the importance of being involved in our children’s education.
I believe in TRM’s charter and its Montessori mission.
TRM is great for our community and I look forward to being a part of it.
Parent Member
Treasurer
Shanny Snyder
Amanda Johnston
Timothy Eilrich
I am one of the Lead K-1 teachers here at TRM. I discovered the Montessori method during my first year of college and immediately knew it was for me. I have a passion for instilling a life-long love of learning and fostering independence within the child. I hold a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Studies, AMI Montessori certification, and a MN teaching license from birth to 3rd grade. Before coming to TRM, I worked at another Montessori public charter school in the area as a Lead Children's House teacher. I feel like my overall teaching experience paired with my Montessori training and time at other charter schools will help the TRM Board of Directors reach our mission of providing an authentic Montessori experience to our students.
Teacher Member
Sara Maravelas
Amanda Johnston
Amanda Johnston
Amanda Johnston
Amanda Johnston
Amanda Johnston
Amanda is a Minnesota licensed attorney specializing in FDA law and health care fraud and abuse law.
Amanda is a council member on the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Food, Drug, and Device Law section and also teaches Drug and Device Law as an Adjunct Professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law.
She is also a wife and hockey/soccer mom living in Otsego, MN. Amanda enjoys going "up north" to their cabin in Nisswa, fishing, boating, and trying to keep up with her two active little boys.
Amanda's son, Wyatt, began attending Three Rivers Montessori in fall 2021. She is honored to serve the TRM community.
Parent Member
amanda.johnston@threeriversmontessori.org
JOin a subcommittee
TRM School Board Subcommittees
Subcommittee membership is open to all persons that have an interest in supporting the school mission and vision. Membership in a committee can be limited to a project or ongoing basis. Membership is approved by the Board of Directors.
The Governance Committee shall perform the duties set forth elsewhere in the Bylaws in regard to the election of Directors, election of officers, and filling of vacancies, and such other duties as are deemed appropriate and necessary by the Board of Directors.
The Development Committee shall plan and supervise all fund raising activities of the Corporation. The Development Committee shall be chaired by a Director.
The Academic Excellence Committee shall be responsible for ensuring that overall curricular policy remains faithful to the Corporation’s mission, for reviewing specific curriculum choices on a regular basis and making recommendations to the Board of Directors on adoption of curriculum materials, and such other duties as are deemed appropriate and necessary by the Board of Directors.
The Budget and Finance Committee shall be responsible for presenting an annual budget to the Board of Directors, making recommendations to the Board of Directors on long-range financial and facilities planning, monitoring contracts for bookkeeping services, ensuring compliance with state financial procedures, and such other duties as are deemed appropriate and necessary by the Board of Directors. The Budget and Finance Committee shall be chaired by the Treasurer.
The Accountability Committee shall be responsible for ensuring that the Corporation meets the terms of its contract with the Corporation’s Authorizing institution, for setting annual academic and non-academic goals as required in the charter school accountability framework, charter school accountability reporting to the Authorizing institution and the Minnesota Department of Education, and such other duties as are deemed appropriate and necessary by the Board of Directors.
The School Operations Advisory Committee shall report at all regular meetings of the Board of Directors on all aspects of the operation of the Corporation that fall within the scope of responsibilities of the School Director.
The Facilities Committee shall investigate facilities options for the School, including, without limitation, management and operation of existing facilities as well as searching for new facilities if needed, and, on request by the Board, report to the Board with respect to its findings.
Apply for the School Board or Subcommittees
To apply for the position of Board Member at Large or to join a subcommittee, complete an application and email it to the board chair: chris.castagneri@threeriversmontessori.org.
Follow this link to the application: https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/2d6f3dba-b4ae-4e46-87be-83d480aa7eef/downloads/Application%20to%20Serve%20On%20TRM%20Board.pdf?ver=1629925121600
If you have additional questions, email:
chris.castagneri@threeriversmontessori.org Board Chair
Antonio.Kuklok@threeriversmontessori.org Executive Director