Charles Towne Montessori!
Welcome to the family experience at
The CTM Parents Association is open to all the adults who are important to the children enrolled here. The mission of the PA is to create a welcoming community for parents, relatives, and special friends of our children, and to offer strong support to the teachers and staff who create the loving and creative environments in which our children thrive. Please join us in this quest to prepare our children for a lifetime of learning.
Email our Parents Association leadership committee for information: ctmpa@ctmlife.com
Charles Towne Montessori’s parents association hosts several special events for our students and parents each year, as well as providing support for the school overall. All of the efforts of our group are intended to benefit the the students and the teachers at Charles Towne Montessori.
Katie Turner Parent Association Chair
Katie Hochhausler Turner has two children Sadie (elementary) and Samuel (primary) at CTM. Both of her children have been enrolled in Montessori since they were infants and joined CTM in 2020. Katie is currently serving as chairperson of the Parent Association where she enjoys planning and coordinating activities for families to come together within the school community. Katie is a full-time working mom and is a portfolio management leader for a specialty nonprofit insurance carrier. She has served on many committees, is the pre-K & K Sunday school teacher at St Joseph’s Catholic Church and fills many other support roles as needed. Volunteering has been embedded in her nature since a very young age. She has a passion for education, child welfare, animals, serving her community and raising her two beautiful children!
Lindsey Stroud Parent Association
Lindsey has two children - Palmer (3) and Henry (1). She has her Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Early Childhood Education and has been teaching first grade in public school settings the last ten years. She has been actively involved in both the school and district levels, serving on many committees and advisories. Lindsey is excited to spend another year with the PA to have a hand in strengthening the bonds between CTM families, teachers, and students.
Allison Breckheimer Parent Association
Allison has 2 children happily enrolled at CTM, Jane (toddler) and Quin (primary). She works full time in sales for a 3rd party logistics company. In her spare time, she enjoys being on the water with her family in any capacity be it beach, boat, pool or backyard sprinkler. Allison is really excited to be an official part of the PA this year and is eager to help strengthen the CTM community.
Luisa Villafranca Parent Association
Luisa is a Texas native and moved from Waco to Charleston in 2020 after completing grad school at Baylor University. Her children have been a part of CTM from the toddler through elementary programs. Her roles around campus have ranged from volunteering for a couple of hours to being a room parent and PA member. She enjoys being active in the CTM community and looks forward to helping around campus this school year!
PA Leadership
Our Events
Holiday Shop
The parents association runs an annual Holiday Shop before the winter break that helps to teach the children about giving, thankfulness, and cooperation. This volunteer driven event is a favorite of the students and parents alike.
Spring Fling
Spring Fling Family Fun Day is our annual spring carnival. Parents run the show for the children on this special day. Students and friends come to enjoy food, fun, and frivolity on our campus.
Campus Cleanup
Campus Cleanup Days happen several times a year when the parents get together to make our campus a showplace! We clean, rake, and plant in the classroom gardens and playgrounds. These events are fun for the whole family when we come together to strengthen our community.
Spirit Night
Spirit Nights are social events at local restaurants who generously agree to host the event and donate a portion of their proceeds to our PA!
Tea Party
Tea Party is a brand new social event on campus. It was a hit!
