About our School

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Equity

At Northern Nevada Wildflower Montessori, we are committed to ensuring all students have equitable access to high-quality, standards-aligned education. This includes students with diverse learning needs, English Language Learners (ELLs), students with disabilities, and those affected by other social, cultural, or economic factors. We provide inclusive, supportive, and culturally responsive learning environments that honor each student’s strengths, promote academic growth, and empower every child to succeed.

Our Teacher Leaders

Led by Teachers, Centered on Children
Our teachers lead every aspect of the school, from the classroom to administration, ensuring that every choice reflects what is best for the children and community we serve.

Kelly Ryder (she/her)

Founding Teacher Leader and Lower Elementary (grades 1st-3rd) Guide

Kelly Ryder is a passionate, goal-oriented Montessori educator deeply committed to Montessori and Wildflower values. With over 15 years of teaching experience, she has served diverse student populations in both public and Montessori settings. Since 2019, Kelly has taught at High Desert Montessori and worked as a literacy interventionist for Washoe County. Her background includes leadership roles in the Denver Teacher Residency, International Baccalaureate, and Personalized Learning programs, as well as initiatives focused on sustainability, community engagement, and equity. Dedicated to fostering independence, curiosity, and inclusion, Kelly creates nurturing environments that empower learners and support the whole child.

Kelly Bodtke (she/her)

Founding Teacher Leader and Primary (PreK3-Kindergarten) Guide

Kelly Bodtke is a bilingual Montessori educator and advocate for inclusive, accessible, and socially conscious education. With nearly three decades of experience in education, from preschool through university, Kelly has worked extensively in bilingual, dual-language, and Montessori settings, including co-founding two Montessori schools and serving as director of one. She holds a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education with an endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education and is dedicated to ensuring every child and family has access to a respectful, diverse, and empowering Montessori experience.