Lena Atkinson is the Office Manager for Montessori School of Greater Lafayette. She started her career at MSGL in 2004 as an Assistant Teacher in the Toddler Program.  Lena then received her Birth to Age 3 Montessori Credential through MECA in Chicago. Along with her Montessori Credential, Lena also holds an Indiana State Teaching License.  Lena also has experience as an Assistant Teacher in the Afternoon Preprimary program with Judy West.  Lena is currently taking materity leave from the Toddler Program until her daughter, Cora Belle, is old enough to attend MSGL.  Lena graduated from Purdue University in 2004 with a B.A. degree in Elementary Education and an endorsement in Computers. Lena's husband, Brett, is a software engineer at Antech, and they currently reside in Fowler.  Lena also enjoys quilting, weaving baskets, working in her flower garden, and making hair bows for her daughter.