Leah is one of the Teacher Leaders at Spicebush Montessori school. She is finishing her ninth year as a lead Montessori teacher. Leah has a Masters of Education and AMS certification for ages three to six from Chaminade University in Honolulu. She is passionate about social and emotional education for young children which links well with the Quaker values of SPICES (social justice, peace, inclusion, environment, and simplicity). These values influenced Spicebush's name and speak to the type of curriculum implemented at the school.