Tracy is one of the founder of North Shore Montessori School, established in 2013 and has served on the Board of Directors from the very beginning, working closely with the design and initiation of the organization. She has a BA from UW Madison, an MBA from Keller Graduate School, and a Montessori Whole School Leadership Certificate. She loves to see happy productive children everyday- the way childhood should be! In her spare time Tracy can be found gardening, reading, and enjoying a cup of good coffee.

Alejandra is one of the founders and has served on the board since its beginning in 2013.

She is an Internal Medicine Physician, and received her MD in Bogota, Colombia, and completed her residency in New York City. Alejandra is committed to offering education that allows children to learn at their own pace in a healthy and beautiful environment. She enjoys reading, hiking, yoga, and exploring cuisines of the world.

Brittany Clausen is a School Librarian and Computer Science Teacher. She joined the board in 2021 while both of her children attended NSMS. She has a passion for education and supports the mission, commitment, and values of all the people that make up our community. Brittany has an undergraduate degree in Information Science and Technology, a Master's in Library Science, and a K-12 Teaching Certificate. She enjoys going on adventures with her family, reading, and being social.

Karly Wilkins joined the NSMS Board in 2021. She possesses a strong personal interest in the school as she and her brothers were Montessori students, and her mother was a teacher in the Montessori classroom. Karly attended Canisius College in Buffalo, New York, on a full basketball scholarship earning her undergraduate degree in Clinical Laboratory Science. She was employed for a year at Loyola Medical Center in Chicago as a Medical Technologist before returning to Marquette University for her master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies. For twelve years, Karly worked in the Emergency Department, Otolaryngology and Occupational Medicine. Since 2015, Karly has discovered a love of teaching as an adjunct faculty member at Marquette University. She has two children at NSMS, one in preschool and one in lower elementary. Combining her energy, drive, and passion for Montessori, Karly is sincerely committed to educational excellence for all NSMS students.

Nathan Powers joined the board in 2022 as  parent to three children that have attended NSMS. He received a Bachelor in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, and works as a Commercial Real Estate Broker / Principal at Cushman & Wakefield. From the moment he and his wife came in for a tour of the school, they knew it was a safe and wonderful place for their children to grow emotionally and intellectually. Nathan enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, skiing, traveling, and of course with three children, legos!

Matt joined the board in 2022 as a parent of two children at NSMS, one of which has been here for her entire school career. He studied Mathematics and Economics followed by a residency in Chicago and currently practices locally as a Primary Care Physician. Matt believes community is our strongest attribute and values that our parents, staff, and children care deeply about our mission and work together to achieve it. He enjoys spending time with family, reading, and exercising.

Taly joined the board in 2021 as a parent of her child that attended NSMS from third grade through sixth grade. She holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois, and a MS & PHD in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University. She is currently a Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Marquette University. Taly believes NSMS is a gem and she is so happy to give back through this position on the board. She values that the Montessori philosophy allows each individual child to thrive in their own unique way. Her free time is spent hiking, walking, biking, cross country skiing, and driving her kids around!

CJ is a parent of a NSMS graduate and joined the board in 2021. He received a BA in English and Creative Writing from UW-Green Bay in 1996, followed by a Juris Doctor from UW Law School in 2001, and currently works as an Attorney. CJ values that NSMS provides both a rigorous and nurturing environment for students to explore their interests. His daughter attended NSMS from Preschool through to grade 6, and credits NSMS with playing a critical role in her amazing growth. CJ enjoys reading non-fiction history and biographies, spending time with his family, motorcycling, and is a vintage car enthusiast.

Rachel was a founding member of NSMS and all four of her children have attended the school for a combination of 18 years! She holds a BA in Biblical Studies from Evangel University and a MDIV in Theology from Regent University. Rachel began her journey with NSMS to help build an excellent Montessori school where creative children could thrive and grow, explore the world in 3D, learn at their own pace, and be apart of a kind and loving atmosphere. She believed that every child and family benefits from Montessori education. Rachel enjoys gardening, cheering for her kid's various sporting activities, house renovations, interior design, pets, traveling, pickleball, and taking walks along the beach.