Tina Barath Peek

Job Title

Interventionist, Compass High School

How many total years have you worked in Montessori?

20

How many years have you worked at Compass?

15

Level of education and professional credentials

Masters in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Secondary Mathematics

What is the most inspiring thing about working at Compass, with students and/or in Montessori?

Although I am the teacher, I learn from my students every day!  That is inspiring to me!

What is your favorite lesson in Montessori?

I love working with the peg board when teaching squaring and square roots.  It is wonderful to hear the words, "I get it now!"

How were you introduced to the world of Montessori? 

I was substitute teaching while getting my masters degree in Denver Public Schools and one school I worked in was a Montessori School.  I was inspired by the children and their learning and I wanted to learn more.  

Fun fact - If we held a staff talent show, I'd wow everyone with my talent doing.....fill in the blank! 

I can speak some Hungarian- tudok magyarul

List one passion you have outside of work

I love puzzling!