Pacific Montessori Society

A parent-driven nonprofit supporting Montessori education in Victoria since 1980.

Selkirk Montessori School is operated by the Pacific Montessori Society, a registered nonprofit organization founded in 1980. We're officially registered with the provincial government and recognized by the federal government as a charitable organization.

What makes our structure special? Every parent in good standing is automatically a member of the Society. That means you have a voice in how the school is governed and the opportunity to help shape its future. Our Board of Directors is elected by members at the annual general meeting, and board members serve three-year terms on a volunteer basis. If you're passionate about our community and want to get involved at the governance level, members of the Society are always welcome to run for office.

This parent-driven model has guided Selkirk for over four decades. It keeps our school accountable to the families we serve and ensures that decisions are made with our students' best interests at heart.

Current Board Members

Penny Barner

Chair
Retired Executive Director at Selkirk Montessori School

Greg Atkins

Director
Lawyer, Pope Reed Law Corporation

Linda Birley

Director
Kumon Math & Reading

Liz da Mata

Director
Financial Advisor

Renee Gauthier

Director
Founder & CEO

Erin Hayes

Director
Head of School, Selkirk Montessori School

Sameer Jinnah

Director
Managing Director

Piper London

Repairs & Maintenance
Business Owner, The Old Hat

Elliot Rowe

Secretary
Lawyer

Francis Rowe

Treasurer
CPA, Private Advisor/Consultant

Courtney Stewart

Director, Communications
Government of BC

Sara McCormick

Advisor to the Board (Non-voting)
Business Manager at Selkirk Montessori