Alison Evans
Haverhill,MA
Summary
Collaborative, self-motivated leader with a strong track record of building and sustaining purpose-driven programs. Known as a creative problem solver and strategic risk-taker who blends thoughtful leadership with an entrepreneurial mindset to identify opportunities, strengthen systems, and cultivate environments where people and organizations can thrive.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder & Director
Birch Tree Montessori School
Haverhill, MA
06.2017 - Current
- Expanded school from 1 classroom/8 families to 2 classrooms/34 families; tripled annual gross income
- Increased access for low-income families with >50% of students receiving financial aid
- Built and sustained diverse and engaged school community, prioritizing equitable hiring and staff development.
- Implemented technology systems for tuition, HR, family communication, and school management
- Produce weekly school newsletter and quarterly alumni outreach
- Designed and maintain school website, social media, and marketing initiatives
- Created fundraising strategy; secured grants and donations
- Serve as Board President; recruited and trained board members
- Led transition to independent 501(c)(3), including rebranding
- Maintain exemplary compliance record with licensor, MA Department of Early Ed and Care
Co-Founder & Partner
Master Class Materials
Amesbury, MA
01.2012 - 01.2021
- Co-authored 3 books for Montessori educators and parents
- Presented material at Montessori conferences and local schools
- Provide curriculum to teacher training programs and Montessori Services
Upper Elementary Lead Teacher, K-8 Math Coordinator & Coach
River Valley Charter School
Newburyport, MA
08.2011 - 08.2017
- Co-lead Upper Elementary classroom
- Researched and implemented school-wide math curriculum
- Mentored kindergarten level teachers on Montessori philosophy
- Facilitated parent education and all-school math events
- Coached Math Olympiad; launched/coached MS math team
- Created student-led classroom website
Early Childhood Teacher Trainer
Montessori Institute - New England
Beverly, MA
03.2012 - 03.2014
- Designed and delivered Classroom Leadership seminar focusing on classroom management, parent communication, progress report writing, and peace curriculum
Lead Primary Teacher & Team Lead
Stoneridge Children’s Montessori School
Beverly, MA
08.2006 - 08.2011
- Led Children’s House classroom
- Facilitated weekly division meetings
- Developed and delivered parent education workshops
- Served on Agenda and AISNE certification committees
- Created and maintained classroom websites and contributed content to monthly newsletters
Director and Leadership Roles
American Express, Travel Related Services, Inc.
NY, NY and Boston, MA
10.1989 - 06.2002
- Led team delivering consulting, online tools, and industry research, consistently winning awards for excellence
- Served as media spokesperson
- Developed statistical modeling tools
- Designed business travel products
- Managed multi-million Fortune 100 client portfolio
Education
M.Ed. - Early Childhood Education (Montessori Concentration)
Gordon College
Wenham, MAB.A. - Mathematics
Middlebury College
Middlebury, VTAMS Early Childhood Certificate -
National Center For Montessori Education - NE
Beverly, MASkills
- Team Leadership
- Organizational Management
- Curriculum Development
- Program & Project Management
- Staff Recruitment, Training & Mentorship
- Project Planning, Execution & Evaluation
- Curriculum, Research, & Evaluation
- Communications & Marketing
- Community Engagement
- Strategic thinking
Certification
- Director Certification - MA Department of Early Childhood Education
- Montessori Coach - Montessori Society AMI UK
- Adult Mental Health First Aid USA
- MA State Teaching License - Elementary Mathematics
Timeline
Founder & Director
Birch Tree Montessori School
06.2017 - Current
Early Childhood Teacher Trainer
Montessori Institute - New England
03.2012 - 03.2014
Co-Founder & Partner
Master Class Materials
01.2012 - 01.2021
Upper Elementary Lead Teacher, K-8 Math Coordinator & Coach
River Valley Charter School
08.2011 - 08.2017
Lead Primary Teacher & Team Lead
Stoneridge Children’s Montessori School
08.2006 - 08.2011
Director and Leadership Roles
American Express, Travel Related Services, Inc.
10.1989 - 06.2002
M.Ed. - Early Childhood Education (Montessori Concentration)
Gordon College
B.A. - Mathematics
Middlebury College
AMS Early Childhood Certificate -
National Center For Montessori Education - NE
Publications
- Spring Tea: A Celebration of Grace and Courtesy for Children 3 - 6
- Maria Montessori: A Biography by and for Children
- We Love Slugs!