Kathleen Bailer

Director

     

Kathleen Bailer comes to Mountain Road School from a background in elementary education and early childhood art education.  She is also a designer, author and film creator, and founded her own business, K-Play Co. in 1999 which specializes in art education resources. Kathleen has a Bachelor's Degree in Art from Bucknell University and a Master's Degree in Elementary and Museum Education from Bank Street College of Education. She holds certifications in both elementary and art education. Her teaching experiences include public and private schools overseas and in the USA including Mountain Road School from 1998-2000.

Kathleen is inspired by the educators in Reggio Emilia, Italy which hold the view of children as powerful, capable and competent.  Kathleen brings a wealth of knowledge in early childhood and elementary education, a background in professional development and a leadership in progressive education to Mountain Road School.

Kathleen has a heart for helping others and is active in helping children and teachers in Haiti.  She enjoys swimming, reading, walking, skiing and exploring the world with her son, Elan.