School Staff
Sigma Teachers
Middle School
Lee Patterson
Sigma Teacher
Lee Patterson has worked as a Sigma Director since 2015. Since joining the MMA community, he has been involved with coaching ultimate frisbee, guiding his math students to build playground equipment, and leading as many outdoor education experiences as possible. Lee is a graduate of the University of Victoria, having completed a Bachelor of Arts with a major in French, as well as a Bachelor of Education, with a middle school focus. He is also a graduate of the Cincinnati Montessori Secondary Teacher Education Program (CMSTEP). In his free time, Lee enjoys a wide array of activities, including: swimming, ultimate frisbee, hockey, skiing, kitesurfing, camping, cooking, reading, and gardening.
Morgan Reid
Sigma Teacher
Morgan is motivated to help students learn deeply about things they’re interested in, so as to help them build their confidence, resilience, and love of learning. He has taught a range of subjects including Math, Laboratory Science, and Social Studies. Experienced in public, private, and post-secondary schools, Morgan holds a B.Ed. in Geography from Simon Fraser University and a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of BC. Morgan holds Montessori Secondary I and II credentials from the Cincinnati Secondary Montessori Teacher Education Program, which he completed from 2020-2022. On any given day you might find Morgan exploring the Salish Sea by sailboat or zodiac with his family, reading science fiction, or making pizza in his backyard wood-fired oven.
Sarah Gord
Sigma Teacher
Sarah Gord joined MMA in 2022. After earning her Bachelor’s in History and English, she moved to Norway to teach English, politics, and writing to high school and college students. She then moved to Oakland, California, where she completed her Master’s in Education and taught middle school for five years. While in Oakland, she co-coordinated a drama program and directed two shows per year. She is passionate about working with middle school students and supporting their growth and wellbeing. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys running, exploring new restaurants, and reading Shakespeare.