Merrett Krahn guides the Juniper classroom, having joined LCMCS after initially serving as a school-wide floater. Merrett’s Montessori journey began at Whitman College while writing a senior honors philosophy thesis on Montessori and aesthetics. Merrett holds AMI Elementary training, AMI Primary training, and a Master of Education from Montessori Northwest, and has served as an elementary course assistant, primary guide, and member of the Board of Directors for Montessori Northwest.

Beyond guiding students in the classroom, Merrett enjoys vegan cooking, traveling, reading, playing video games, and spending time with family and cats.