Teacher – Cedar Room – JOHN HUTCHESON

- BS in Education from University of Oklahoma
- MS in Education from Texas Wesleyan College
- AMS—Elementary I and II from Midwest Montessori TTC

John had over 25 years teaching experience before coming to Arbor in the fall of 2005. He taught in the Texas public school Montessori program in Dallas. Mr. Hutcheson is enjoying living in the great Northwest with his wife and fellow teacher Ms. Rios.

- BS in Biology from North Texas State University
- Texas State Certification
- AMS—Elementary I and II from Midwest Montessori TTC

Elma taught in the Dallas public school system, in a Montessori classroom, for the past 10 years. She decided to get her Montessori credentials after falling in love with the Montessori philosophy while her daughter attended a Montessori school in Texas. Ms. Rios joined the staff of Arbor in the fall of 2005.