Come & Feel The Difference
At Weinacker’s Montessori, we nurture each child’s natural curiosity and guide them toward reaching their full potential. Our classrooms are thoughtfully prepared with multi-sensory, sequential, and self-correcting materials that inspire hands-on exploration and independent learning. Children move at their own pace, choosing activities that spark their interest within a warm, mixed-age community that feels like family. Here, learning unfolds naturally, joyfully, and with purpose.
Meet the Director
Director
Ms. Lakeisha McCall, Weinacker’s Montessori
Hi, my name is Ms.Keisha and I was born in Tucson, Arizona and raised in Mobile. I am the proud mom of three beautiful children and the oldest of five siblings. Being the oldest of five, I found my joy of teaching and taking care of small kids at a young age. At sixteen, I started volunteering at a local daycare center and after graduating from high school I began working at the center on a full-time basis. I worked in a few different centers before coming to Weinacker’s in November of 2021. I love working with children and have about twenty years of experience in child-care. I have tons of training and am currently enrolled in school to get my bachelor’s in early childhood education. In my free time, I enjoy being outdoors, shopping, and spending quality time with family.
Our History
Marcia Weinacker founded Weinacker’s Montessori School in 1969. Having been introduced to Maria Montessori’s works during her graduate research, Mrs. Weinacker began the school after she completed her Master’s Degree in Education. Her first students included the two youngest of her nine children who were then three and five years old. Her son, one of those original students, is continuing the family tradition. Mr. Weinacker’s three children have attended the school as well as several nieces and nephews.
Today, there are three schools, at locations in both Mobile and Baldwin counties. Weinacker’s trained and Montessori certified teaching staff have four main areas of concentration including sensorial, practical life, reading, and math. In the classrooms, our teachers teach children to learn for themselves; stressing that work is the basis of all accomplishments, development of coordination, and “ego stretching experiences”, all primary goals of our schools. Freedom in an environment controlled by the students themselves has been in the formula for Montessorian success.
Our Staff
Our teachers are what make every day special for our children. Our teachers are creative, understanding, and passionate. They work with families to create every child’s own success story.
+ Bertha Solorio-Bechthum
Hello! My name is Mrs. Bertha Bechthum. I am please to be one of the preschool teachers at our Hillcrest location. I have many years of experience working with children in a variety of settings. My husband and I and our small dog recently moved to Mobile from Hamburg Germany where we lived for over 11 years. I worked in the elementary school from grades 1st – 4th. Before moving to Hamburg we lived in Toulouse, France for four years. While living there I took French classes and continued my online education. I was born in Mexico, but was raised in the USA (New Mexico). I am excited to see your child grow and develop in the learning environment.
+ Kayla Hunt
My name is Kayla Hunt and I have been with Weinacker’s Montessori School for two years. I recently was given the opportunity to take the Lead Toddler Teacher position and I love it! I really enjoy teaching the toddlers new things and seeing the sparkle in their eyes as they explore and learn! I love creating art and crafts each month with my students. I look forward to helping them grow on their journey. In my free time, I enjoy reading, crafting, playing video games, listening to music, shopping, and being outdoors.
+ Jenifer Stovall
Hello! My name is Jenifer and I an currently the infant teacher at our Hillcrest campus. I grew up in Louisville. KY and moved to Mobile when I was 16 years old. I am very bubbly and outgoing and I love to work with children and their families. I joined the Weinacker’s family in February 2023. During this time, I have working with every age group. I have recently been given the opportunity to take the lead teachers position in the infant program. I am very excited to help guide our students through their natural curiosity stage and start fostering their independence not only in the classroom but in life. When I am not at school, I love to get food with my friends and family or curl up with a good book or find my way to the beach if the weather is good.