Mrs. Maria Staman

My name is Maria Staman and I have been teaching since 2011, after being a stay-at-home mom for 12 years.  I received my undergraduate degree in Sociology and Criminal Justice from Bloomsburg University in Pennsylvania and a Masters degree in Education from Concordia University.  I am in year 2 of a second Masters degree and will graduate in June 2020. I have also earned a Montessori credential and a Child Development Associates diploma, both in early childhood.  I have taught Pre-K, Montessori 3-5 year olds, 5th grade, and I have served as an adjunct-instructor to early childhood teaching candidates.  

I am a very proud mama to three teens.  My daughter Allie is entering her sophomore year of college at the University of Pittsburgh, my son Zach is a high school senior, and my youngest, Josh, is a high school freshman. This year, I am celebrating my 24th year of marriage to my college sweetheart.  Together we have lived in Pennsylvania, Colorado, Texas, and settled in Delaware about 13 years ago...it is where we now consider home. I love to travel, find quaint coffee shops (and try their best brews), listen to the ocean, and take long walks in nature.  

I attended Catholic schools for the majority of my K-12 years and graduated from Bishop Shanahan High School in West Chester, PA.  I am excited to be afforded the opportunity to join the staff at Christ the Teacher and return to the Catholic education system. My passion is teaching our youngest learners and seeing the world through their eyes.  I believe early education is a vital component of life-long success and I am blessed to be a part of these formative years.