Mrs. Aline M. Abell
Principal, Preschool/Kindergarten Teacher, Director of Preschool/Kindergarten
Hayfield’s director, principal & head of school, Ms. Aline joined Hayfield’s staff in 1994. She taught preschool/kindergarten classes at Hayfield for many years before taking over administrative duties full-time in 2009. Ms. Aline has a B.A. in Education from Earlham College, a Masters in Montessori Education from Loyola College, & an Association Montessori Internationale Diploma, which she earned in 1994. Ms. Aline continues to teach part-time as a supplemental art instructor for Hayfield’s elementary students, and she serves on the school’s board.
Mrs. Myriam Denoncourt-Dobson
Elementary Teacher
Ms. Myriam, our lead elementary teacher for grades 1 through 5, also serves on the Hayfield Montessori board of directors. Ms. Myriam holds a B.A. in French & German from Earlham College & a St. Nicholas Montessori Teaching Certificate, which she earned in New York. She joined the Hayfield staff in 1992.
Mrs. Tina Phillips
Preschool/Kindergarten Teacher
Ms. Tina, a lead early childhood teacher, worked as a preschool classroom assistant at Hayfield since 2006. Before joining us, Ms. Tina worked with children in many arenas: as a shift supervisor at the emergency shelter program at Home of the Innocents, as a kindergarten assistant in Bowling Green, & as a substitute teacher for Community Catholic and JCPS. Ms. Tina earned her AMS (American Montessori Society) early childhood Montessori Teaching certificate in Cincinnati.
Ms. Lisa Francis
Preschool/Kindergarten Teacher
Lisa Francis came to Hayfield as a parent in 2010. She has a Master’s in Education from the University of Louisville and has earned her AMS (American Montessori Society) early childhood Montessori Teaching certificate. Lisa has been working as a preschool assistant since 2015. She co-taught with Aline Abell from 2018 to 2020, and is now a lead early childhood teacher at Hayfield.. She enjoys crafting, cooking, beekeeping and gardening in her free time.
Ms. Nilambari Gupta
Preschool/Kindergarten Assistant
Before joining Hayfield in 2011, Ms. Nilambari worked as an intern at Sacred Heart preschool for a year. She has earned a Montessori Certification with Montessori Opportunities as an AMS (American Montessori Society) certified Montessori teacher. She holds a Bachelor of technology (B.tech) in Hotel Management and catering technology from India. She was introduced to Hayfield as a parent in 2004.
Mrs. Monique F. Denoncourt and Mr. Leo P. Denoncourt
Founders, Former Teachers, Board of Directors
Mrs. Monique F. Denoncourt & Mr. Leo P. Denoncourt
The Denoncourts founded Hayfield Montessori in 1967 & have since taught many generations of Hayfield students. Though retired from full-time teaching, they are active in the life of the school. They both serve on the school’s Board of Directors, & Mr. D. continues to teach recorder to the elementary students. We are grateful that their many years of Montessori experience continue to guide all of us at Hayfield.