Our Staff & Community

I moved to Jersey City as a Montessori educator/teacher trainer with over 20 years of experience and advanced degrees in both teaching and educational leadership.

I decided Jersey City was an ideal setting for an authentic Montessori program, as it has beautiful diversity, vibrant energy, and a family-focused sense of community.

It has been incredibly exciting and gratifying to see an idea grow into a thoughtful, dynamic and caring community where students learn in a challenging, respectful, supportive and joyful manner.

Thank you to all of the students, teachers and parents who have made this idea a reality!

Samantha Trice,
Founder, Hamilton Park Montessori School

HPMS is represented by a diverse, well-educated and passionate team of educators. We believe that a better world is created by respectful people who are authentic to themselves, passionate in their pursuits and connected to the world around them. We are here to create a positive learning community where everyone can thrive and grow.

Administration Team

Alexa, Head of School, has a M.Ed in Education, an AMS Early Childhood Teaching Credential from Princeton Center for Teacher Education, and a BA in History. Alexa completed the Bowen Systems Family Training through the Princeton Family Center for Education and Professional Training in Behavioral Teaching Strategies (ABA Training) at Eden Autism Services. She has over 20 years of experience as a Director of School, Director of Admissions, Montessori Consultant, Interim Head of School,

Wee & Bridge Educators

Bronnie, has an Early Childhood Teaching Credential from The Christopher Academy and a BBA from Pace University. Bronnie has 12 years of experience working in Montessori Education within Bridge and Early Childhood classrooms and in administration. She is the mother of four children, all of whom attended Montessori school. Although mostly grown, she firmly believes that their early Montessori experiences continue to serve her children daily.

Early Childhood Educators

Andreea has a literature degree from NYU and an MBA from Rutgers. She has spent the greater part of her career in educational technology, managing (and working with young readers on) literacy products, and previously, grant writing for non-profit foundations. Andreea joined the HPMS administrative team as well as the Blue Room teaching team in 2016

Elementary & Middle School Educators

Brendan has a M.Ed in Elementary Education from Wilmington University in Delaware, as well as a BA in Music Performance with a minor in History from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. He is a state certified teacher and has been working in elementary classrooms for eight years. Brendan recently completed his AMS certification for Lower Elementary from the Princeton Center for Teacher Education.

Special Subjects Educators

Colin, Health and Physical Education Specialist, has a BS in Health & Physical Education as well as a minor in coaching from Marywood University. Since graduating, he has worked with various schools and private companies as a 1-on-1 specialist for children with special needs. This is his third year working within the Montessori philosophy, and he truly appreciates the concept and cultures the school and community put forth.

Isadore Haviland was one of the very first students at HPMS when it opened in 2006. He spent eight memorable years there, moving from Blue Room to Earth Room and finally to Orion Room. He is currently an 8th grader at LCCS (The Learning Community Charter School) where he is a member of the Yearbook Committee and Spanish Honor Society. He has been accepted to both McNair and High Tech High Schools, along with St. Peter's Prep. He will be attending High Tech High School in the fall, where he will major in Digital Design and Fabrication.

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Administration Team

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