Meet Our Staff
Ms. Natalie
Founder
Ms. Natalie was born and raised in Phoenix. She has been a Lead Teacher since 2007 and has been involved in Montessori education since 1999. Ms. Natalie has her American Montessori Society certification, a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, and is a certified Music Together instructor. She enjoys playing with her daughter, hiking and exercising.
Ms. Mariela
Founder
Ms. Mariela is originally from Chile. She is a Certified Spanish and AMS Montessori teacher. Along with a Bachelor of Business, she has her Masters in Bilingual Education and 20 years of experience in bilingual education. She enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
“The greatest gifts we can give our children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.” -M. Montessori
Ms. Claudia
School Director
Ms. Claudia, originally from Honduras and raised in Guadalajara, Mexico, brings a remarkable blend of cultural insight to her role as School Director. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in International Business.
Ms. Claudia is deeply committed to fostering a vibrant learning environment where every student can thrive. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys gourmet cooking, photography, exercise, travel, and spending quality time with her family.
“The greatest gifts we can give our children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.” -M. Montessori
Ms. Yohanna
Lead Teacher, Pre-Primary I
Ms. Yohanna was born and raised in Venezuela. She has a Bachelor of Publishing and Marketing and an International Montessori Diploma. She is currently pursuing a diploma in sign language teaching. Ms. Yohanna has over 20 years of experience working with children. She fell in love with Montessori education because it is based on respect for children. She adores teaching, baking, and nature.
“Children are human beings to whom respect is due, superior to us by reason of their innocence and of the greater possibilities of their future.” – M. Montessori
Ms. Constanza
Lead Teacher, Primary II & Music Teacher
“Ayúdame a hacerlo por mi mismo.” – M. Montessori
Ms. Angie
Lead Teacher, Elementary Spanish
Ms Angie was born and raised in Venezuela. She has a bachelor degree in marketing and a Montessori Certification. Ms. Angie has several years of experience working with children. She likes to read, spend time with the family and hike.
“El mayor signo de éxito para un maestro es poder decir: Los niños ahora están trabajando como si yo no existiera.” – M. Montessori
Ms. Gaby Armas
Pre-Primary II Lead Teacher
Ms. Gaby was born in Venezuela and lived in Panama for 8 years. She has a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Promotion and Sales Administration. She is currently working on her International Master’s Degree in Montessori Pedagogy and Child and Adolescent Psychology. She loves traveling, learning about new cultures, spending time with her family and working with children.
“Aprender es una aventura para los niños.” – M. Montessori
Ms. Delia
English Elementary Lead Teacher
Ms. Delia has a degree from Arizona State University with an Emphasis in Diversity in Language and Learning. She been an educator for over ten years with various roles, e.g., an English/ Spanish teacher, English Language Coordinator, and Dual Language Academic Coach. She is also certified as a Speech and Language Pathology Assistant.
Ms. Delia has three beautiful children and her hobbies include dancing Zumba, running, and personalizing items with Cricut. She also enjoys playing soccer with her kids, traveling, swimming and tubing in the snow.
“Of all things, love is the most potent.” – M. Montessori
Ms. Cinthya
Primary I Lead Teacher
Ms. Cinthya was born and raised in Mexico. She has a B.S. Chemist Bacteriologist Parasitologist. She is currently working on her International Master’s Degree in Montessori Pedagogy and Child and Adolescent Psychology. She is continually advancing her skills through ongoing training in Montessori methods of education. Ms. Cinthya enjoys reading suspense and romantic books, spending time with her family in the pool, and watching the sunset.
“Cualquier ayuda innecsearia es un obstaculo para el desarollo.” – M. Montessori
Ms. Sophia
Primary II Assistant Teacher
Ms. Sophia was born and raised in Chandler, AZ. She went to the University of Arizona where she completed a B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology and a B.A. in Spanish, with an emphasis in Hispanic Literature. While an undergrad, Ms. Sophia worked in molecular and cellular biology research, volunteered at Banner Hospitals and tutored students with learning disabilities. She also worked in a second-grade Spanish classroom assisting with foundational language skills. Miss Sophia also wrote and published a bilingual children’s book while in college called the ABCs of the Cell.
“The child gives us a beautiful lesson- that in order to form and maintain our intelligence, we must use our hands.” – M. Montessori