Ann Palmer Stephenson
Adolescent Guide
Ann Palmer Stephenson has worked with young people in a variety of capacities for the past 21 years. Having earned her B.A. in Anthropology and Psychology, she went on to receive her Master's degree in Clinical Counseling from Lesley College, Cambridge, MA. She also studied at the University of Utah, and UNLV, earning a certification in Functional Family Therapy theory and practice. A painter, poet, master gardener and musician, she has worked as a counselor, freelance illustrator and landscape designer. She brings her passion for learning and commitment to working with youth to her role as Adolescent Guide. A life-long interest in the teaching profession crystallized when she was introduced to Montessori Educational Philosophy in 2004. (Ann completed her Montessori training in Adolescent Studies two years ago through the NAMTA program at Hiram College, outside Cleveland, Ohio.) She has lived in the Ithaca area since 1993 and shares her life with her 8 year old daughter, Eleanor, and a never-ending variety of 4 legged creatures.
The Elizabeth Ann Clune Montessori School of Ithaca
120 East King Road, Ithaca, New York 14850
Phone: (607) 277-7335, Fax: (607) 277-0251, Email:
