Ms. Stegeman is beginning her sixth year at Evergreen School.  Prior to Evergreen, Kara worked in both Montessori and Public School settings. She was a Primary Lead Teacher for 6 years at Sunrise Montessori in Franklin, MA where she was active in school outreach and giving tours.  Ms. Stegeman also has worked in Public Schools as a School Counselor, most recently in Alexandria City Public Schools.  She holds her Montessori Early Childhood Credential from New England Montessori Teacher Education Center in Boston MA. In addition, she earned her BA in Education from New England College and her MA in School Counseling from Rhode Island College.