Erica Stuckey
Owner/Chief of Laughs
In 2017, I embarked on an ambitious journey to establish Wind Rose, driven by a vision to create not just a school, but a thriving community. As the founder and leader of Wind Rose, my journey has been one of constant evolution, adapting to the growing needs of our diverse student body, dedicated staff, and supportive parents. My commitment to this community has been unwavering, as I continuously seek innovative ways to enhance our educational environment and nurture a sense of belonging among all.
My background as a lead teacher, staff trainer, mentor, and administrator has been integral in shaping the ethos of Wind Rose. My expertise in curriculum development, with a special focus on yoga, music, and foreign languages, continues to inform our unique approach to education, deeply rooted in Montessori principles. After completing my Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Arkansas, I returned to Las Vegas to earn my AMS teaching certification from the Montessori Training of Southern Nevada, further solidifying my dedication to this educational philosophy.
Beyond education, my passions include the natural world and artistic pursuits. I enjoy mushroom hunting and bird watching, immersing myself in the tranquility of forests. Additionally, composing children's music on the ukulele and photography are creative outlets that enrich my life and inspire my approach to education, blending science, art, and well-being into our curriculum.
Brittanica Maxter
Shire Teacher
Brittanica is an experienced educator with a strong background in social justice, neurobiology of learning, spirituality and the brain. She holds a Masters degree in Education from Antioch University and a certificate in Play Therapy. She has worked in various early childhood education settings, as well as teaching special education in Seattle Public Schools. As the founder of a youth summer program, she places a high importance on conservation and connection to planet earth in her teaching practice. Additionally, Brittanica is trained as a Wilderness First Responder, Leave No Trace Trainer, Lifeguard, Transformational Life Coach and Registered Behavior Technician. In her free time, she enjoys wildcrafting, visual art, woodworking and paddleboard dancing. She is fluent in English and intermediate in Dutch and French, and has a beloved pet tortoise and a vast rock and feather collection.
Alisa Moody
Shire Teacher
Alisa began her childcare journey while in college as an activity leader for an elementary after school program in North Florida. From there she worked as a teacher’s assistant in multiple pre-K classrooms before moving to Portland, OR and becoming a lead teacher herself. Intermingled with these classroom seasons were summers spent teaching teenagers how to scuba dive in the British Virgin Islands. Alisa has been a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer since 2013 and has instructed over 200 people how to breathe underwater all over Florida and the Caribbean. Her true passions lie with teaching people how to connect with and learn about our outdoor environments, whether that is above or below the water. When she’s not teaching she is most likely hiking, gardening, baking, or reading fantasy novels. One day she hopes to become the friendly witch in the woods all the neighborhood kids come to for advice and sweet treats.
Bec Forbes
Rivendell Teacher
Bec has been dedicated to teaching young children since 2011 when she started her teaching degree while living in China. It was here that she established her own pre-school nursery in the hustle and bustle in the alleyways of Beijing—or “hutongs” as they are referred by locals. During her eight years of being owner and lead nursery teacher she developed a passion for the Montessori pedagogy and philosophy, and slowly infused Montessori inspired aspects into her classroom environment— and in 2020 she received her AMS Montessori teaching credential.
Bec strongly believes that children should experience education. That is, they should not simply be given education, but rather, teachers should create opportunities through carefully prepared environments that provides what they need to nurture the inherent impulses that appear at the onset of sensitive periods of learning. Her deep trust in the child means she offers authentic experiences that enable them achieve self-discovery and exploration through a holistic approach to education—thus, helping children grow into independent, confident, and curious individuals who seek lifelong learning.
As a newcomer to Seattle (coming from a three-year stint in beautiful Peru), you will find Bec enjoying her weekends with her husband, daughter and her 12-year old forever puppy, Balthazar, as they explore the sights and tastes of Seattle.
Becca Medwedeff
Rivendell Teacher
Becca, who grew up predominantly in the California Bay Area, draws from a childhood spent in nature with her geologist parents, instilling a deep love for the outdoors and the value of a strong foundation. Becca's diverse career includes working with young people ages 2.5 to 18, starting as a 4-H camp counselor with a 'Learn by Doing' philosophy. With a degree in Art and Psychology, focusing on Art Therapy, Becca has experience in various youth related roles, including tutoring, teaching, nannying, working in nonprofits, county services, juvenile justice, special education, and K-12 public schools. She brings this passion for art, psychology, and the great outdoors to our students, nurturing their curiosity and empathy. Outside of work, Becca is an avid hiker, camper, kayaker, and enjoys art, cooking, and quality time with her pet cat, snake, and partner.
Megan Wasserman
Language Specialist
Megan grew up in a small town in Northwest Ohio and likes to say that the eight acres of land and the meandering creek behind her family home helped raise her. She also credits her mom and grandma with showing her how to have a friendship with the natural world. Megan always felt drawn to explore the world outside of her small town, and had her first experience living abroad when she spent a semester in France.
After completing her undergraduate degree in Communications with a Minor in French, Megan moved to Cameroon as a Peace Corps volunteer. Megan’s three years in Cameroon were among the most transformative years of her life. It was in Cameroon that she gained full fluency in French, met and fell in love with her husband, and began her journey in education. Since this introduction to education in Cameroon, Megan went on to spend two years at a Montessori school in Central Florida, completed a Masters Degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA TESOL), and spent two years working as an English teacher for international nurses immigrating to the U.S.
Megan recently moved to Seattle with her husband and her young son, Taj. She has already fallen in love with the area and feels extraordinarily lucky to continue her journey as an educator at Wind Rose Montessori. Megan speaks French and Fulfulde and would love to get serious about learning Spanish. When not in the classroom, Megan enjoys yoga, music, writing, gardening, and being silly with her son and husband.