Kafré O’Connell joined IMS at its founding in the Upper Valley and has grown through nearly every role in the organization—assistant guide, guide, center director, Chief Operations Officer, and now co-owner of the Tri-State Region (Ridgewood, NJ). A graduate of the University of Connecticut (UConn), Kafré brings a blend of classroom insight and systems leadership, supporting high-quality Montessori practice, smooth day-to-day operations, and strong family partnerships. Kafré’s pathway reflects IMS’s commitment to developing leaders from within and expanding access to research-informed, bilingual Montessori education.