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Founder: Ms. Sakura Long

Honors:

-American Montessori Society, 2012

Education:

-Toyo Eiwa College, Tokyo, Japan-Bachelor of Arts – Childhood Education, Birth to Six Years (GRADUATED WITH HIGHEST DISTINCTION)

Midwesten University, Texas-Bachelor of Science – Education

Northwestern University Graduate School of Theology, Illinois-Master of Arts

American Montessori Society, Full Primary Credential, Full Elementary Credential

Professional Organizations:

-American Montessori Society

Experience:

-Director & Founder – Casa Montessori, Inc.

-Principal & Head Teacher, Elementary – Casa Montessori, Inc.

-Director & Head Teacher, Primary – Montessori Schools, Inc.

-Teacher – Yokosuka Community Center, Japan

Continuing Education:

-Professional Development in Childhood Education, New York

-Professional Development in Childhood Education, California

Dr. Monina Santos

PRINCIPAL

Education:

Doctorate in Leadership, Business Administration, Philippines
Teacher Education, Ohio, USA
Montessori Certification, AIM, California USA
Masters in Business Administration, Philippines
Masters in Special Education, Communication Disorder, Philippines
Bachelors of Science in Management, Philippines

Experience:

Casa Montessori, School Administrtator
Teacher / Director , Penny & Peggy Pre School & Day Care
Lead Teacher, Oak Ridge Preschool
Office Administrator, Sylvan Learning
Dean, La Consolacion College
Professor, San Sebastian College
Program Head, Angelicum College

Ms. Roshitha Dabare

Office Administrator
Assistant Teacher

Education:

High School and College- Sri Lanka
Pierce College- Child Development

15 Years in Montessori studies.

Experience:

Teacher/ Asst.director – Casa Dei Maria Montessori (NOT Casa Die)
Under Silvia Education:
It should be 18+ (NOT !8)
Under Jaqueline Blevons : no space between the asst teacher and primary program

Ms. Villan Milo

Lead teacher Room 6 Elementary Program
Lead Teacher
Elementary

Education:

Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University – Philippines
Bachelor of Science – Elementary Education
Los Angeles Mission College- Child Development Certification

Experience:

-Lead Teacher, Casa Montessori
-Assistant Teacher, Casa Montessori
-Elementary School Teacher, Philippines

Professional Affiliations:

-American Montessori Society

Ms. Shana Marie Perez

ROOM 1- LEAD TEACHER PRIMARY PROGRAM

Education:

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY, BACHELOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS, ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION COURSE
COLLEGE OF CANYONS, ASSOCIATE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
MONTESSORI CERTIFICATION

Experience:

PRESCHOOL TEACHER, MONTESSORI OF MALIBU CANYON
PRESCHOOL TEACHER, OAKRIDGE PRESCHOOL

Ms. Kiara Alarco

ROOM 2- LEAD TEACHER PRIMARY PROGRAM

Education:

PIERCE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, DEGREE IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT
MONTESSORI CERTIFICATION

Experience:

PRESCHOOL TEACHER, DEVONSHIRE MONTESSORI SCHOOL

Ms. Maryam Jahanpanah

Lead teacher Room 3 Primary Program
Lead Teacher
Primary Program

Education:

AA Child Development – Pierce College LA
Montessori Certification, Santa Monica Montessori Institution
Occupational Pre School Teacher Certification
Preschool Director Certificate

 

Experience:

Director – Montessori of Calabasas
Lead Teacher – Montessori of Malibu Canyon
Lead Teacher – Sunset Montessori, Studio City

Ms. Carla Velasco

Lead teacher Room 7 Elementary Program
Lead Teacher
Elementary Program

Education:

TESOL Certificate, UCLA
Montessori Certificate, AMI (Preschool – 12 Years)
Early Childhood Education Preschool Administration, Laguna Technical College

Experience:

Grade School Teacher, Primanti Montessori Academy
School Director/ Elementary Teacher, Learning Tree Walnut Education Center
Center Director/ Elementary Teacher, The Cross Christian School

Ms. Silvia Hernandez

Assistant teacher Room 2 Primary Program
Assistant Teacher
Primary Program

Education:

West Valley Occupational Center, Winnetka, California
12 units Child Development
18+ Units Child Development, Pierce College LA

Experience:

-Assistant Primary Teacher, Casa Montessori
-After Care Teacher, Casa Montessori
-Assistant Teacher, West Valley Early Education Center
-Preschool Teacher, West Valley Children’s Center

Ms. Geselle Corrales

Assistant teacher Room 6 Elementary Program
Assistant Teacher
Elementary Program

Education:

Degree in Early Childhood Education, College of the Canyon, Santa Clarita

Experience:

Teacher Assistant, Penny & Peggy Child Care

Ms. Jaqueline Blevons

Assistant teacher Room 1 Primary Program
Assistant Teacher
Primary Program

Education:

Child Development – Mission College
Child Development – Valley College
Bachelor of Arts – College of Design, Israel

Experience:

2021-2022 Co teacher – LSLC
2016-2021 Teachers Aide at St. Nicholas Preschool
2010-2011 Substitute teacher Mission College
2009-2010Substitute teacher Early education – LAUSD
2007-2009 Teachers Assistant – Haskell Elementary

Ms. Edith Monje

Assistant teacher Room 3 Primary Program
Assistant Teacher
Primary Program

Education:

2012 -Early Education & Elementary Education, Rogue community college.
2010 – Child Development Associate
council for professional Recognition
2007 -General Education Development
Rogue community college

Experience:

2012-2020
Kindergarten teacher assistant, Kids unlimited Academy
2013-2019
Teacher & Side Manager, Kids Unlimited summer after school program
2003-2012
Preschool teacher, Oregon child development coalition

Ms. Aina Faytaren

Assistant teacher Room 6 Elementary Program

Education:

Bachelor of Arts in Child and Adolescent Development- CSUN

Experience:

Early Childhood Educator- Penny & Peggy

Mr. Hiranjan Rodrigo

Computer Teacher

Ms. Marianela Salazar

Assistant teacher Room 6 Elementary Program

Experience:

Pre School Teacher- Little Learners Academy, Reseda

Granada Hills Montessori, Granada Hills

Education:

Preschool Teacher certificate- West Valley Occupational Center

15 units Child Development  – Pierce College