Meet our Administration Team
Andy Renwick — Director
I earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Special Education. I obtained a Montessori certification in upper elementary through the North American Montessori Center. I was a Special Education teacher in Dalton, GA for 10 years before becoming a part of The Montessori School of Cleveland in 2014.
As I reflect upon my years of implementing the Common Core curriculum into elementary classrooms, through this set of new lenses, there are two particular things that occur to me. First, there is nothing common about people. If we are going to successfully educate them, then we must take into account their unique qualities and allow this to guide our craft. Second, the bare essentials, or core, may be acceptable in some instances, but when it comes to the momentous task of educating, there is a superior approach. I believe that equal weight must be given to each area of study, including life skills and the arts, if students are truly to be given the opportunity to explore their individual creativity and discover their talents. In order to inspire this type of exploration, a wide array of experiences must be arranged, as each student’s personal development is taken into account, in an environment where distraction is minimized and free access is given to teachers and peers who have journeyed a bit further down the road of discovery. This is no small task, and it requires significant effort from a team united by a common vision as they employ their diverse talents. I have experienced the truth articulated in Maria Montessori’s statement that “education is a natural process carried out by the child and is not acquired by listening to words but by experiences in the environment.”
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Rachel Renwick — Director
I attended Lee University from 2000-2001 before I earned a Montessori certification in infant/ toddler through the North American Montessori Center. I have been a part of The Montessori School of Cleveland since 2014.
I believe the Montessori philosophy embraces each human's individual beauty by allowing us to bloom outside of “the box” that society tends to put us in. We are all so individual and unique and I believe our school allows for each student to blossom into who they were created to be. I also really appreciate the boundaries that we provide to keep the children safe while teaching them how to become great little citizens in our community.
Morgan Bresinsky — Executive Assistant
I studied Geoscience at East Tennessee State University from 2011 to 2015, where I developed a love for nature, exploration, and the occasional rock collection. My time at ETSU instilled a deep appreciation for nature, which aligns beautifully with Montessori’s hands'-on approach to learning.
I joined the Montessori School of Cleveland in 2021, starting as a substitute teacher and working my way through the toddler and infant classrooms. I’m now an administrative assistant, where I get to enjoy the lively atmosphere of the school.
Ginny Lackie — Enrollment & Marketing Director
Montessori education has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember—I attended a Montessori preschool and kindergarten in Tullahoma, TN, and now my own daughter has been a student at Montessori School of Cleveland since 2020. Being part of this community as both a parent and a team member has deepened my appreciation for the Montessori philosophy and its impact on childhood development.
At MSoC, I manage social media, assist with admissions, support school leadership, and cover classroom breaks. With a B.S. from MTSU and experience in mentorship, Sunday school teaching, and elementary education, I’ve always been drawn to supporting children’s growth. While I realized a full-time classroom role wasn’t the right fit for me, I love contributing to an environment that fosters imagination, creativity, and kindness.
Outside of MSoC, I run a freelance social media management business, blending storytelling and strategy to help organizations connect with their communities. I’m passionate about mental health, childhood development, and creative expression, and I’m grateful to be part of a school that nurtures the whole child.