Kim Staffey, Director
Director/Owner/Kindergarten Teacher
B.S., M.S. of Ed - Early Childhood
IL State Certified Teacher
Montessori Certified Teacher
Hi, and welcome to International Montessori Academy! I am Miss Kim, the owner of IMA. I also teach here at IMA. It has been such a blessing to have come across the opportunity to take over what was formerly Montessori School of DeKalb. In the three years I have owned the school so many amazing events have taken place. We moved from a one classroom school to a brand new building in Sycamore with 5 classrooms and a gym, our enrolment has tripled, and we have expanded past kindergarten on to eighth grade. I take great pride in the school and it is a joy to teach such amazing children and see the difference we are making in their lives. I received my Bachelor's of Science in Food Nutrition from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. While operating a licensed home day care, I attended NIU and received my master's degree in Early Childhood Education. I am an Illinois State Certified teacher, as well as a Montessori Certified Teacher. My husband, my three daughters and I live in DeKalb.
