School Administration
Nancy Davis
Head of School
Nancy joined the Undercroft administrative staff in August, 2009. She first discovered Montessori education in 1986 when her son began attending a small Montessori school. Like many parents, she loved what she saw happening there and decided to pursue her Montessori training. She received her certification in San Diego and has taught children from early childhood through upper elementary. She served as a Montessori consultant for a public magnet program in North Carolina and, after receiving her state certification, served as principal of the same school. During that time, Nancy also earned her Master’s Degree in School Administration. A move to Illinois led to an administrative position overseeing the operations and educational programs of a network of retreat/conferences centers across the U.S.
Sydney Atchison
Business Officer
Sydney joined the Undercroft Administrative Staff in June 2017. Sydney brings to Undercroft an extensive background that includes finance & accounting, human resources, education administration, and customer service. Her experience spans both for profit and non-profit sectors. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Northeastern State University and also holds a Master’s in Business Administration. While Montessori was new to Sydney, she has found that it aligns with a lot of her personal beliefs and is enjoying being a part of the Undercroft Community.
Lesley Wilkin
Admissions Coordinator
Bio coming soon.
Brigid Vance
Development Director
Brigid Vance joined Undercroft as the Development Director in 2018 after 11 years in nonprofit fundraising and communications. Her background is in all areas of funds development, including grants, special events, and capital campaigns. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in American Studies and Italian from Scripps College. An Undercroft alum (1989-1997) and mom to a current lower elementary student (and future) early childhood student, Brigid is thrilled to bring her professional background to the school she loves so dearly.
Shannon Rau
Bookkeeper
Shannon joined the Undercroft administrative staff in January 2022 with a background in accounting, bookkeeping, and customer service and a passion for education. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Leadership: Business Studies from Rogers State University in 2019 and is currently pursuing a second Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. An Oklahoma native, she called the Atlanta metro area home for over a decade before returning to Tulsa in 2018. Shannon was introduced to the Montessori method while expecting her first child and was thrilled to discover an educational approach that aligns with the values she seeks to encourage in her own home. She is delighted to be a part of the Undercroft community.
Loren Westergaard
Administrative Assistant
Joe Canaan
Facilities Coordinator
Mike Noviski
Facilities Assistant
Bio coming soon!
Board of Directors
The following is the all-volunteer Board of Directors of Undercroft Montessori School. The Board meets once a month, usually the 2nd Tuesday of the month (refer to the current school year calendar for meeting dates and times.) We are a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation as classified by the Internal Revenue Service. As a parent, you are a member of this corporation and your input and opinions are a valuable part of our organization. Parents are encouraged to attend and voice their concerns and ideas. The board provides guidance and direction for the school, oversees budgeting and tuition rates, and ensures the school maintains its focus on its educational mission.
David Daugherty
Scott Ferris
Jackie Griffin
Evie Houston
Zuri Jones
Shai Kaiser
Barrie Lamberton
Jogi Makhani
Alison Meeks
Tess Merrifield
Melissa Moran
Brett Palmer
Becca Povlock
Erin Rich
Katie Sachse
Heidi Shadid
Dave Sherry
Robert Thomas
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