Marie Ferber  (Mrs. Marie)    

Half-Day Assistant    

I graduated from NIU in May 1999 with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood 

Education and a Minor in Special Education.  I completed my Montessori 

certification in 2004.  I began working at NSMS in June 1999 as a 

Teacher/Directress.    I worked from June 1999 - May 2010 in the Full Day 

program, mainly in room 1.  Currently, I am in the half day program in room 6 as 

an assistant.

I love to watch the children grow and become more and more independent.  I love 

being able to help them reach that goal.  I love the look of fulfillment when a 

challenging task has been accomplished.  I love to hear them giggle and to see 

them smile!

I love the philosophy.  The Montessori Method is an amazing way to learn.  I 

love stepping back and watching it happen.  The classroom is full of 

opportunities for the children to learn while having a great time.  I also love 

how our school is small and quaint.  It makes the environment more personal and 

it doesn't feel overwhelming..  After awhile, everyone knows each other.  

Fun Facts:

My husband and I have a little girl, Rachel.  My favorite children’s book author 

is Richard Scarry.  My favorite weekend activity is scrapbooking!   I love to 

scrapbook!!  I also love to go on bike rides, go camping, go hiking and I love 

to swim.

My favorite artist is Ansel Adams and my favorite composer is Beethoven.

When I was a child, I wanted to be a pediatrician.  I broke my femur when I was 

6 years old and spent a month in the hospital in traction.  My doctors were all 

dull and boring.  I wanted to be a fun doctor, one all the kids loved!!