Eliza has been working in the field of Environmental Education since 2011. Her journey into the Montessori world began in 2015 when she began to incorporate the philosophy into her parenting. Eliza began working in Montessori schools in 2016 and hasn ’t looked back since. She has a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources and Environmental Science, an AMI Elementary certification from Montessori Northwest and a Masters in Education with a Montessori Emphasis. Eliza is passionate about helping children reach their fullest potential through this scientifically proven method.

Lauren Ford is a co-owner and instructor at Louisville Dance Alliance. She has been teaching dance, drama and musical theater to children of all ages since 2009. Lauren became an Assistant Teacher at Montessori School of Louisville in 2021. After working with Eliza for two years, and seeing the progress and development of her own children in the Montessori setting, she is very excited to begin her time at Meadowlark Montessori.

Eliza Bodkin

Lead Teacher

Lauren Ford

Assistant Teacher