Our Vision

Lo'rijane (pronounced low ree Jay n) is the parent of 3 autistic adults, has 3 grown step sons, 5 step grandchildren, has been a host parent to 5 japanese exchange students, and has fostered over 100 hard to place children. Her own children were mostly homeschooled, but also participated in charter, public, private, and virtual schooling. She obtained her AA in Early childhood in 96, when she also completed AMS Montessori Teacher Training. Thirty years of experience brings her to Fallon, with a desire to aid the community in educating children, using several methods, but mainly Montessori. She has attended various community colleges, as well as Institute of Children's Literature, SOSC, U of U, and BYUI. She has lived in Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, California, Michigan, and now Nevada. Newly remarried,  she has lived in Churchill Co for 4 yrs. Her husband, Aaron, works for the Department of Defense. Pets are plentiful in her home, including dogs, turtles, frogs, and a lizard. Employed previously in various other careers including nanny, caregiver, home daycare provider, after school provider, special needs respite worker, ESL tutor, and orchard tour guide, she found her life's calling in teaching Preschool and Kindergarten. Autistic herself, she brings with her much knowledge, experience and training in neurodivergence, welcoming those with different needs, as well as neurotypical children, to her school.  In earlier years, she participated in Drama Club, won the Oregon Young Writer Award, qualified for Miss Teen Oregon Pageant, won a writing scholarship, appeared in Who's Who American HS students in Speech/Drama and Leadership/Service, earned a Young Women’s Award( equivalent to an Eagle Scout), and was a member of the National Forensics League, thus taking her school to State in Public Speaking and Poetry. She loves volunteering. She has been; a Chocolatier for the Lassen Co Arts Council, a Docent for Marshall Gold Discovery State Park, a member of the Sierra NV Pioneer Re-enactors, a Girl Scout Leader, a VFW JR Girls Leader, a Beta Sigma Phi member, a Helping Hands volunteer, a leader of church primary/youth organizations, an editor of a church newsletter, an instructor for a Fine Arts and Music Education program, a member of the Lassen Co Special Needs Committee, a parent volunteer, and currently serves as a moderator for an online autism group. She looks forward to bringing her passion for geology and other cultures into the classroom. Her interests are; enjoying sunshine and nature, thrift stores/yard sales, rocks, plays, exploring new cultural cuisine,  but mostly cultural fairs/ festivals including those she attends with her Renaissance Faire guild.

Autumn has over 10 years of experience in childcare.  She has dreamed of  running a classroom for a long time and has intentionally worked in various childcare fields in order to bring as many perspectives as possible to her time as a Teacher at MNM. She began as a child working as a peer tutor for kids with Autism, helping them with academic and social skills. As a teenager she worked as a Mother's Helper, and Babysitter for a local church's Mom Group.  Since graduating high school,  she has worked as: a Respite Care Worker for children with special needs, a Nanny, a Field Trip Tour Guide at Apple Hill, a Registered Behavior Technician for kids, a Co-Teacher in the toddler room at a Montessori school, and an Assistant Teacher in the preschool room at a Montessori school. She volunteered as a Nursery Director, Sunday School Teacher, and Mentor for her old high school robotics team. She was a foster parent and hopes to continue fostering in the future. She has attended college with a focus on Early Childhood Education and attended many  seminars  on the care and education of children. She has a vast amount of experience with neurodiversity that we are excited to have at our school. Autumn is passionate about the emotional regulation/intelligence curriculum that she brings to the classroom. She has lived in Fallon for 4 years. She spends most of her time dedicated to her work, but she also loves supporting and participating in visual and performing arts, renaissance faires, and cultural festivals.  She spends most of her free time enjoying time with her family, movie nights, game nights, spending time in nature and camping, reading, crafting, and playing with her beloved pets, especially her golden retriever.

Ashleigh recently moved to Fallon from Nebraska after taking many trips to Fallon to visit her boyfriend, Caesar, who is a reservist stationed in the area. The last 5 years she has worked in the preschool room at a childcare center. She spent 3 years enrolled in a program through Nebraska Children and Family foundation where they focused on the importance of supporting the social and emotional development and the foundation to build a high quality environment. She volunteered and worked for 3 years at her local summer camp,  having fun and learning with those with special needs, ages 7-21. Coming from a small town in NE, Fallon feels like home. Being around family has always been important to her and she is a very proud Aunt! She enjoys hiking, trying new sushi spots in Reno, reading books outside, and going for walks. Ashleigh is excited to explore more of the area and create new memories. She can't wait to continue doing what she loves here in Fallon!