Mel Coning
Upper Elementary Lead Directress

Mel is a highly experienced educationalist having been in the field of Montessori education for over 25 years . She has a degree in Youth and Community Work from Manchester University, and holds the full International Diploma in Montessori pedagogy 3-6 years, and the Montessori Primary Certificate 6 - 12 years.

Mel was previously the Deputy Head and lead teacher for the Primary class at Malton Montessori. Prior to this she taught at Abbey Montessori, Kirkham Abbey, York and before that at Pocklington Montessori School.

Mel is happily married to Nick and has two grown up sons - The eldest a keen cyclist who has raced professionally in the UK and Europe and the youngest who is studying Photography at Cardiff University. Mel enjoys singing, reading and walking and is a qualified ASA swimming teacher.