Our Team
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Kelly Wattles, Director, Head Teacher & Math
Miss Kelly is our Certified Head teacher and owner of Bear Paw Montessori & Gymnastics. She spent 8 years leading a Montessori classroom, as head teacher, while her children attended a Montessori Pre-School. She is devoted to the children, loves engaging with them, and thrilled to be teaching at her own school.
Miss. Kelly is committed to excellence in the classroom, providing the very best Montessori experience she can and helping children develop while they are in her care.
Miss Kelly is also one of our early youth gymnastics coaches. She has spent years in a gym working on coordination, movement and getting the littlest gymnasts to progress.
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Sensorial Teacher
Recruiting for fall of 2027.
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Practical Life & Writing Teacher
Recruiting for fall of 2027. -

Reading Teacher
Recruiting for fall of 2027. -

Myla Wattles, Head Coach
Myla started gymnastics at the age of 3 medaling in multiple competitions over the last 13 years. She is currently a member of the State Champion Mukwonago Cheerleading Team.
The best part of coaching for her is watching the young gymnasts gain confidence when they learn a new skill and the excitement that comes with it.
She is a great part of our team knowing first hand the mental and physical fortitude it takes to be a gymnast.
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Steve Wattles, Administrator
Steve has been heavily involved with his children’s education since their enrollment in Montessori Pre-School. He has served on the Board of Directors for 3 unique school districts including Mukwonago Area School District and founded a college preparatory high school. He is a strong advocate for outcomes in the classroom.
Steve currently runs the Administration of Bear Paw Montessori & Gymnastics, is a Ninja Warrior Coach and co-owner.