Administration & Staff

Our outstanding faculty and our exceptional families are supported by a group of dedicated administrators.

Anna P. Perry

Ms. Anna is the Executive Director of the Seton Montessori School, overseeing its preschool, parent, and summer camp programs. She also serves as an administrator and lecturer with the MECA-Seton teacher education program. She regularly speaks on Montessori school administration, language development, and the Montessori philosophy as well as other topics. Her prior experience includes several years of teaching children ages 3 to 6 at Seton Montessori School and at West Side Montessori School in New York, NY. She is a frequent speaker and author on topics as diverse as environment preparation, parent counseling, and camp administration.

Anna holds AMS certifications in Early Childhood Education and in Montessori School Administration. She received a B.A. in psychology from Tufts University in Medford, M.A., an Ed.M. in Administration, Planning, and Social Policy from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education in Cambridge, M.A., and is currently completing a Ph.D. in Child Development, with a focus on teacher education, at the Erikson Institute in Chicago, IL.

Jeff Keiser

Mr. Jeff serves as the Principal of Seton Montessori School. His duties include supervising faculty and staff, working with parents and children, and supporting the work of the MECA teacher education program. In addition, he is the Director of the Seton Summer Day Camp.

Mr. Jeff holds an AMS credential in Early Childhood Education. He received a BS in Sociology from Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ, and a MA in Education from Concordia University in River Forest, IL. He is a frequent lecturer for parents and teachers and serves as an adjunct professor at Concordia University.

Suzanne Buntrock

Ms. Sue is the Coordinator of the Seton Montessori Preschool Program and also serves as a head teacher in the preschool's All Day Program. For over 25 years, Seton’s children have benefited from Ms. Sue’s expertise in child development and the Montessori approach. Prior to Seton, Ms. Sue taught at a private school for severely handicapped children. She holds an AMS credential in Early Childhood Education and a B.A. in Applied Behavioral Sciences from George Williams College in Downers Grove, IL.

Eva Parrucci

Ms. Eva is the Coordinator of the Toddler and Parent-Infant programs at the Montessori Infant &Toddler Community at Seton Montessori School. For the past ten years, she has taught in that school’s parent-infant programs, and for 14 years she has served as a Visiting Professor and Student Advisor at DePaul University School for New Learning. She also serves as the Director of Academics for the MECA teacher education program. Her past experience includes five years as the Administrator for Rogers Park Montessori School and ten years as a teacher and coordinator at SEARCH Development Center.

Ms. Eva holds AMS credentials in Infant &Toddler Education, Early Childhood Education, and Montessori School Administration. She received a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education & Therapy from DePaul University in Chicago, IL, a Master of Arts degree in Family & Community Counseling from Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, IL, and a Certificate of Business Administration in Non-Profit Management from the University of Illinois in Chicago, IL.

Lynn Sellers

Ms. Lynn serves as executive secretary for Seton Montessori and the Infant & Toddler Community. She has served MECA and its Lab Schools for over 15 years. Prior to Seton, she worked extensively in journalism and public relations.

Patricia Morgan

Ms. Pat is the Registrar and Administrative Assistant at Seton Montessori School. Her responsibilities include office management, preparation and processing of school and camp registrations, and various administrative duties. In addition to various professional preparation courses, Ms. Pat has received training as a Montessori Paraprofessional.

Christine Ahn

Ms. Christine serves as the receptionist for Seton and the Infant & Toddler Community and is working towards her Bachelor's Degree in Education.