Mr. Shawn Kreider joined OMS in fall 2022.

He has always had a passion for helping children and families learn and grow. Mr. Shawn grew up in Michigan and received a Bachelor‛s degree in psychology from Michigan State University which led to him working as a counselor at a children‛s psychiatric hospital and as social worker, before returning to school for his teacher certification. He holds a Master’s degree in Curriculum and teaching through MSU. His Montessori training includes an AMI Elementary diploma from Montessori Institute of San Diego.

Mr. Shawn has experience teaching in a variety of age groups of children and teaching settings. He brings a passion for music into his classroom by singing and writing songs with children including operas, having begun his college education as a music major. In his free time, he enjoys biking, hiking, and camping. At home, Mr. Shawn enjoys to cook, read, and play the guitar. He has three grown sons whom he continues to learn from.

We are delighted to have Mr. Shawn on the OMS team.