At Montessori Pointe Claire, our dedicated staff are our greatest strength. From experienced educators (some who have worked at our school for 20 to 30 years) to assistant teachers, every team member is committed to providing a caring, supportive, and engaging environment where children can thrive. Our educators work closely with families to ensure open communication, while our office staff, full-time chef, and support team help create a safe, welcoming, and well-supported school community.
Marina Erfle
Marina Erfle has been part of Montessori Pointe Claire since 2008 and became School Director in 2025. A third-generation leader, she is the daughter of former director Artemis Erfle and granddaughter of founder Eva Stratis. She also has two children who attend the school.
Marina holds a Bachelor of Education and a Master of Physical Education from McGill University, has experience teaching at both the elementary and high school levels, and is Montessori-certified.
As Director, Marina works closely with staff and the Parent Committee to foster a collaborative, innovative program that supports the needs of children and their families. She also teaches monthly physical education classes and enjoys building strong relationships with students and parents, always welcoming questions and conversation.
Cindy Batten
Diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Humber College. Office Manager at Montessori since 2002.
Toni Vriniotis
Toni Vriniotis: DEC in Travel and Tourism. Assistant Director at Montessori since 2016.
Camille Pyle
BA Sociology. Educator at Montessori since 1998
Maria Quizihuil
Taught kindergarten in Mexico. Spanish Educator at Montessori since 2016.
Tamar Bouchalian
Bachelor of Education, Kindergarten/Elementary Program, McGill University. ECE Diploma, Vanier College. French teacher at Montessori since 2022
Herla Joseph
Bachelor's degree in Preschool and Elementary and Certificate in Childcare. French teacher at Montessori since 1988.
Tanya Agrignon
Early Childhood Education diploma, Champlain College. Educator at Montessori since 2007
Riham Alrefaie
BA Computer Science, University of the District of Columbia. Early Childhood Education diploma, CDI College. Educator at Montessori since 2019
Sujey Reyes
University education, Mexico: Centro Universitario Metropolitano de Hidalgo. Taught preschool in Mexico. Spanish educator at Montessori since 2024.
Berenice Terrones
Studied Architecture and Design at Universidad Autonoma De Tamaulipas (Mexico). Spanish educator at Montessori since 2024.
Riley Critch
BA in Psychology, McGill University. Completing her ECE. French educator at Montessori since 2020.
Adriana Mercuri
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Child Studies. English educator at Montessori since 2023.
Anna Rhymes
Bachelor of Education, Kindergarten/Elementary Program, McGill University. French teacher at Montessori since 2026
Irini Germilli
Attestation of College Studies in Early Childhood Education. English teacher at Montessori since 2026
Rudy Erfle
Agriculture diploma, McGill University, Cabinetmaking diploma, Conestoga College. Since retirement, Rudy does our gardening and maintenance.
Marcel Jean François
General Maintenance since 2016
Maribel Salazar
Nanny for over 20 years. Support staff at Montessori since 2018.
Roberta Zimmerman
Chef at Montessori since 2024. Loves cooking nutritious food for children.