About Us

What is Abundant Love?

Abundant Love Hosta Montessori School is an authentic micro-school located in a central location inside a beautiful shopfront, where the morning sun bathes the vibrant work area. The school serves children ages 2 ½ to 6 years in a diverse and nurturing setting. ALH Montessori provides a healthy, safe, well-prepared, rich, engaging learning environment focused on the whole child and their developmental journey. It fosters an abundance of love and exploration, allowing children to be themselves as they grow and navigate life’s unfolding journey, becoming good citizens of the world. We honor and respect the individuality of each child, understanding that every child learns and grows at their own pace.

The school embraces cultural diversity and connects deeply with nature. We recognize parents as their children’s first teachers (Guides) and welcome them with open arms to learn and grow alongside their children. Building a strong and loving community is essential to us, ensuring no one is left behind. We provide a solid foundation that fosters independence and a lifelong love of learning while cherishing the lessons we learn from the children in our care.

Teacher Javin Sain whit one of her students taking a selfie together

Our Teacher Leaders

Javin Sain

Founding Teacher Leader and Primary Guide

I am a multicultural mother of four children and a wife, born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. Currently, I work as a Montessori educator and am the founder of Abundant Love Hosta Montessori School, serving children ages 2½ to 6 years.

I began my part-time employment at the age of 14 in the fast-food industry while attending high school. After graduating from high school, I transitioned from fast food to retail sales, where I honed various skills over the years. Eventually, I accepted a position at a childcare center, allowing me to pursue my true passion.

While working at the childcare center, I was able to build upon my skills through my experiences as a mother and by obtaining my CDA credential. After receiving my CDA credential, I explored additional opportunities that aligned with my career aspirations, leading me to accept a position at Tremont Montessori School within the Cleveland Metropolitan School District.

During my time at Tremont Montessori, I fell in love with the Montessori philosophy, received my Montessori) teacher credential at Michigan Montessori Teacher Education Center. I was motivated to pursue post secondary education towards a Bachelors degree in early childhood education with an emphasis on Montessori at St. catherine’s University. For over 11 years, I have been rewarded and blessed to do what I am passionate about, and I now have the opportunity to create a new experience that will build a strong foundation to meet the needs of young children and their families.

Our Board

Kari Ewert-Krocker

1 Vice Chair

Kari Ewert-Krocker (she/her) is an AMI certified teacher for ages 3-6. She teaches at Tremont Montessori School, a Cleveland public school. She believes education that respects the whole person is the birthright of every child. Kari has spent the last 17 years as an advocate for community-based, grassroots, and broadly-accessible Montessori programs. She has two children who have been Montessori kids since birth.

Zainab Hammad

2 Vice chair

In 1991, my family immigrated to Cleveland, Ohio, beginning a new chapter. After two years in my profession, I married my husband, a pathology resident in Pittsburgh, PA. Our eldest son was born in 1996, and in 1997, we moved to Saudi Arabia for my husband’s job. Over the next 20 years, our family lived in various countries, deeply connecting with diverse cultures.

My passion for Montessori began when my younger son attended a Montessori school, inspiring me to earn my International Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy in 2005 and later a Master’s in Education. I developed an interest in autism while working one-on-one with an autistic child, leading to studies in Applied Behavior Analysis. I became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2014.

I believe that every child deserves an education that sparks their curiosity and reveals their unique potential.

“Free the child’s potential, and you will transform the world.” — Maria Montessori

Pierre Sain

Treasurer

Pierre Sain is a Retail Sales Supervisor representing one of the largest private companies in America, Mars, Inc. and a former Montessori Assistant. Pierre was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. He is a father of four children and husband to a lovely wife for many years. He has many years of experience in Retail, customer service, management, budgeting, payroll, and talent acquisition and development. He also served as a Montessori Assistant for eight years at Tremont Montessori within the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. Pierre has a passion for Montessori and the betterment of each child and their families.

Shayna Parks

Secretary

Shayna Parks Is a Special Education Compliance Auditor at the Cleveland Metropolitan School District in Cleveland, Ohio. Shayna has worked in the Education Industry for the past 15 years. Shayna has 10 years of experience working in a Montessori Children’s House. She is an enthusiastic supporter of Montessori Education. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and an associate’s degree in Elementary Education. She lives in Cleveland Heights and is a mother of three children, two of whom previously attended Montessori school.