MaryLou Ihasz

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Favorite Quotes

“It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.”

- Albus Dumbledore

MaryLou Ihasz

Career Highlights: 

  • Completed the Running Start Program at Clark College in 2019, earning an Associate of Arts degree and a high school diploma simultaneously. 
  • Attended Central Washington University - Graduated in the winter of 2021, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Early Childhood Education. 
  • Worked as a full time substitute teacher and a long term substitute in a 1st grade classroom in the Bozeman Public Schools from 2022-2023.
  • Taught Kindergarten at Emily Dickinson Elementary from 2023-2024.
  • Taught Preschool at Heritage Christian School from 2024-2025 and worked as a Student Support Specialist from 2025-2026.

Things I am passionate about: 

Early Childhood Education and living holistically. 


In my free time, I love to: 

Crochet, sew, watercolor, and read. I also love to hike, camp, rollerblade, longboard, and do yoga. 


When I was little, I loved to: 

Play barefoot in the forest, make mudpies, chase chickens on our farm, play piano, and bake cookies with my mom. 


“We can’t say enough good things about Bozeman Montessori. There’s a passion for education here – and a general expression of kindness – that really puts you at ease as a parent. It can be hard to leave children [during the day], and see them grow up, but the staff and director at Bozeman Montessori put so much effort into the Montessori Method, and the specific needs of each student, that I feel like our boys (ages 19 months and 3) are in the best hands possible. We consider ourselves lucky to have found this school, the wonderful staff, and the supportive parent community.”


- Heather & John Hanley, Parents

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