Cohesive Close-Knit. Positive School Community. Supports Teachers and Classrooms.
The mission of the Family Association is to nurture a cohesive, positive school community and offer support to teachers and classrooms.
Welcome, Families of MSGH!
Like many Parent Associations, we want to engage our current parent base, but as a Family Association (FA), we also strive to encourage involvement from extended family and friends in supporting the mission of MSGH. By strengthening these bonds, we hope to achieve greater school support through a variety of volunteer contributions, which in turn, will increase the social connections that create our close-knit community. If you are a member of the MSGH community, you are a member of the Family Association. The FA is led entirely by volunteers including a chair, a vice chair, a treasurer, and class representatives for each classroom. There are many ways to get involved with the FA! We encourage you to reach out!
Interested in volunteering or learning more? Please connect with MSGH's FA Liasion, Alex Rozenfeld, at 860-236-4565.
The FA hosts many events throughout the year. Stay tuned to your email for the Weekly Bulletin, which highlights all school-wide FA events, as well as emails from your classroom representative, which highlights classroom specific events.
Family Association Mission Statement
The mission of the Family Association is to nurture a cohesive, positive school community and offer support to teachers and classrooms. Like many Parent Associations, we want to engage our current parent base, but as a Family Association, we also strive to encourage involvement from extended family and friends in supporting the mission of MSGH. By strengthening these bonds, we hope to achieve greater school support through a variety of volunteer contributions, which, in turn, will increase the social connections that create a close-knit community.
Family Association Leadership
Christine Blais
Family Association Co-Chair
Hello MSGH Families! My name is Christine Blais and I am honored to be serving as a Co-Chair of the Family Association. My connection to the MSGH community spans 20 years, and I’m proud to say I’ve made lifelong friends here. My husband and I have four children, two of whom are currently thriving in the Toddler and Primary communities. When I’m not running after my kids, you can find me practicing yoga, gardening, or exploring nature. My passion for the Montessori philosophy led me to earn my AMI diploma at the elementary level, and I love being a part of this community and helping new connections blossom. I look forward to meeting you all!
Devon Rusche
Family Association Co-Chair
Hi, I’m Devon, and I’m excited to serve as Co-Chair of the Family Association. I’m a proud mom to three wonderful daughters, and I’ve been connected to our school community for over 10 years. Before becoming a full-time parent, I worked as a Montessori teacher. These days, you can often find me creating art, tending to my garden, or exploring the outdoors with my family. We love traveling, discovering new places, and making fun memories together. I look forward to building on my long-standing relationship with the school and supporting our community this year.
Isabel Harvey Camino
Family Association Vice Chair
Isabel is a mom of 3 boys, and she grew up in Mexico City. She and her husband Shane moved to Hartford by chance, and found the community they were looking for in MSGH. Raising a bicultural family is easier when belonging to the diverse group our school provides. Isabel is a designer, works in innovation and loves art, music, nature and deep friendships. She is always up for a trip locally and internationally to see her kids enjoy the richness of our world.
Palka Patel
Family Association Treasurer
Palka joined the MSGH community in 2022 when her family moved to West Hartford, CT. She has two children attending the school. Palka enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling and finding new experiences.
Alex Rozenfeld
MSGH's Family Association Liaison
Alex has been a part of the MSGH team since 2023. Alex serves as the Development and Community Outreach Manager serving as a liaison to both the Board and the Family Association. Alex comes to MSGH with a background as an AMI Montessori teacher - having taught at both the Primary and Elementary levels for 10 years.
Alex holds a B.A. in Psychology and an M.Ed. in Montessori Education. Her AMI diploma in Primary is from the Washington Montessori Institute and her AMI diploma in Elementary is from the Montessori Training Center Northeast.
Her hobbies include running, cooking and spending time with her two children and husband.
