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.
Contact Information:
Parent Member, Board Chair
chris.castagneri@threeriversmontessori.org
Troy Hanson
Chris Castagneri
Chris Castagneri
Troy has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from St. Cloud State University and is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive).
He joined Guardian Angels of Elk River, Inc. in 2014 as the Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer and has over 20 years of accounting and finance experience in various industries.
He serves as the treasurer on the Guardian Angles Elim Home Care; Hospice board of directors; and as a board member of the Health Care Insurance Reciprocal (a workers compensation insurance company).
His family are residents of the Elk River community and is wife Angie is a preschool teacher at a local church. They are blessed with two sons and one daughter. Troy enjoys hunting, fishing, golf and traveling with family.
Contact Information:
Community Member, Board Treasurer
troy.hanson@threeriversmontessori.org
Hannah Scholten
Chris Castagneri
Hannah Scholten
Hannah is a Montessori teacher.
She has a degree in elementary education from the University of Northwestern St. Paul and a Minnesota tier three teaching licence in elementary education.
This is her second year as an E2 teacher but her first at TRM. Before TRM she worked in Hutchinson, MN as an E2 teacher with a student population of fifty percent special education needs.
Some of her favorite things to do when she is not teaching are going outside for a walk or run with my dog Jack Jack, laying in her hammock and reading a fiction book, rock climbing, or spending time on a project or craft.
She is looking forward to meeting you and welcoming you to TRM.
Together we will create an awesome learning community!
Contact Information:
Board Secretary
hannah.scholten@threeriversmontessori.org
Jonna Duke
Jaclyn Jones
Hannah Scholten
Jonna is a parent of students at Three Rivers Montessori. She has a certification of completion in Pre-Primary Montessori Teaching.
She also has a background in business with a 15-year career at Piper Jaffray, specialized in Records and Information Management. In addition, she owns and operates her own business.
Jonna is an Elk River alumnus, has a passion for her community, creating connection and empowering others at all levels.
You can find Jonna spending time working her gardens, devouring books, practicing yoga, creating memories with her family.
Contact Information:
Parent Member
Jaclyn Jones
Jaclyn Jones
Jaclyn Jones
Jaclyn has a Bachelor of Arts in elementary and special education as well as a Master of Education (school psychology examiner) from Idaho State University.
She taught in elementary special education classrooms for 5 years in the state of Idaho. She also worked as an Intensive Behavioral Interventionist, addressing the challenging behaviors of clients at home and in community settings.
After the birth of her first child, she chose to stay home with her young, growing family. She and her husband have 4 children who keep them on their toes and bring joy to their lives. Jaclyn and her family moved to MN 10 years ago and have loved raising their children in this area. Two of her children attend Three Rivers Montessori. She is grateful for the opportunity to serve and support the mission of TRM in our community.
She has also been an active volunteer serving in various capacities at church, scouts, and other organizations locally.
Jaclyn enjoys travel, reading, music, crafts and activities with her family.
Contact Information:
Parent Member
jaclyn.jones@threeriversmontessori.org
Special Consultants
Consultant Randi Shapiro
Consultant Randi Shapiro
Consultant Randi Shapiro
Randi was a co-founder of the 16th charter school to open in Minnesota. After directing an early childhood Montessori School for 11 years,
Randi and 4 parents of her school began The World Learner school, a Montessori school for ages 6-14. Randi lead the school through start-up and for the next 15 years. She was the finance and program director, managed the staff and school through 6 building additions, two building acquisitions, and was the author and recipient of multiple grants to grow both Jonathan Montessori and The World Learner School.
In 2015, Randi completed 31 years of teaching and directing and has now returned to WLS to work in the Special Education Department. The school started with 24 students, and now, in its 22nd year has 220 students.
Consultant Joe Aliperto
Consultant Randi Shapiro
Consultant Randi Shapiro
At Dieci School Finance, Joe provides Business Management Services to schools through exceptional understanding of each schools individual financial needs and expectations.
He aims to provide the proper tools and information to succeed financially, allowing clients the freedom to focus on the daily operations and future goals of the school. He is not just a service provider. He forms a partnership with each of his clients to ensure success; he strongly believes in the staff and the goals of the schools he serves.
Committees
