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School Credentials: The Deerfield Montessori Schools are all fully accredited by the American Montessori Society in New York.  In addition the birth to three-year-old classes are also licensed by State of Illinois, Department of Children and Family Services.  The schools are also registered with the Illinois State Board of Education and are full member schools of the Association of Illinois Montessori Schools (A.I.M.S.).  The schools are represented on the Child Care Coalition of Lake County and also the Illinois Coalition of non-public schools (I.C.N.S.).   Administration: Carolyn Kambich, Executive Director, is one of the school's founders.  She holds a bachelor's degree in elementary education and is a Montessori directress certified by the American Montessori Society.  She has served on the Board of the Illinois Montessori Society, is Past President of the Illinois Montessori Teachers Association and is Past President of the Association of Illinois Montessori Schools.  She is Secretary to the Heads of School Representative to the American Montessori Society.  She has been active internationally  in the development of Montessori schools in Africa and Europe. Anthony L. Kambich, President of the Deerfield Montessori School Board, is a former teacher with graduate level work in school administration.  He also has a background in athletic coaching and has directed community, park and recreation programs in Deerfield, Lake Forest, and Winnetka.  He has been a long-time member of Rotary International, serving as Past President of the Winnetka-Northfield Rotary Club, Assistant District Governor and currently serving as micro finance advisor to the President of Rotary International.  He is also involved in local and international service projects.    Lisa Kambich is Director of Schools and was herself a Montessori student.  She holds a bachelor's degree and is a Montessori directress certified by the American Montessori Society.  Currently she is Vice President (and past President) of the Association of Illinois Montessori Schools.  She also serves on the American Montessori Society's accreditation team. Anthony J. Kambich is Vice President and Property Manager, while Douglas G. Kambich is the Business Manager.  Both Anthony and Douglas were students at the Deerfield Montessori school. Arlene Gordon, Director of Admissions, is in charge of school tours and student registration for all four school sites.  She has her degree in elementary education and is a Montessori certified directress and is also Site Director of the Riverwoods Montessori School. Betty Magliano is Site Director of Deerfield Montessori School on North Avenue which offers pre-school programs for infants to six year olds.  School age children attend Riverwoods Montessori Elementary.  In addition to her Montessori teacher certification, Betty holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree. Usha Bala is Site Director of Deerfield Montessori Children's House on Wilmot Road which offers pre-school programs for two to six year olds.  School age children attend Riverwoods Montessori Elementary.  In addition to her Montessori teacher certification, Usha holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree. Debbie Song is Site Director of Glenview Montessori School which offers pre-school programs for two to six year olds.  School age children attend Riverwoods Montessori Elementary.  In addition to her Montessori teacher certification, Debbie holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree. Our directors and administrators also contribute to the larger educational  community through service at the local, state, national and international  levels.