Alex Amaral

Hometown: Barrington, Rhode Island How did you learn about Montessori?: My cousin wanted to enroll her daughter in a Montessori School. Any other degrees, schooling, or training of note?: Previously an art instructor What do you love about Montessori?: The freedom Montessori gives students to explore topics that interest them. 3 things you can’t live…

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Geri Richards

Hometown – Arroyo Grande, CA How did you learn about Montessori? – I’ve known of Montessori for quite some time and have always been curious about it. It wasn’t ’til I started working at Bergamo that I learned about it in greater detail. Montessori teaching is unique and inspiring. Any other degrees, schooling, or training…

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Betty Landaker

Hometown: Orangevale How did you learn about Montessori?: Craigslist 😉 Degrees, schooling, or training of note: School of Hard Knocks; BA, Masters What do you love about Montessori? Love the freedom for children that Montessori represents 3 things you can’t live without: Can’t live without: coffee, music, my bible 🙂 Most favorite trip you’ve taken:…

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Aimee Meyer

Hometown: Sacramento How did you learn about Montessori? I studied Spanish at UCD, and when I graduated, I got a part-time job teaching Spanish at a Montessori School in Granite Bay. After a few months, they decided to sponsor me for training. Who knew that I’d stick with it for 20+ years! Where did you…

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Wendy Tye

I learned about Montessori because my high school boyfriend’s mom owned a Montessori school in southern California where I am from. I worked there for years in various capacities as I put myself through college. I took my training in Minnesota with Phyllis Pottish Lewis. Washington DC would have been easier for me but I…

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Martha Ruiz

Hometown: Tracy, California How did you learn about Montessori? Just kind of fell into my lap! Where did you take your training? San Leandro Any other degrees, schooling, or training of note? Sac State- majored in Criminal Justice What do you love about Montessori? Everything! Specifically the teaching of kindness, independence, and method of learning.…

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Dayna Brennan

Hometown – Whittier, California How did you learn about Montessori? – In 2006, I’d relocated to Madison, Wisconsin, and was looking for a job. Applied after seeing an ad in the paper, fell in love after Day One and the rest is history! Where did you take your training? – Montessori Northwest, Portland, Oregon. Any…

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