-American Montessori Society, 2012
Founder: Ms. Sakura Long

Honors:
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. Monet Montclaire
PRINCIPAL
Education:
Doctorate in Leadership, Business Administration, Philippines
Teacher Education, Ohio, USA
Montessori Certification, AIM, California USA
NAMC International Montessori training Diploma
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
School Administrator
Teacher Elementary
Education:
High School and College- Sri Lanka
Pierce College- Child Development
UCLA- Supervision and Administration of Early Childhood
Diploma in Secretarial Studies
Certificate of Graphic Design
Montessori Trained/Certified
20 Years in Montessori Education.
Experience:
Teacher/ Asst.director – Casa Dei Maria Montessori

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 5 Upper 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
Teacher Room 2 Primary Program
Primary Program
Education:
West Valley Occupational Center, Winnetka, California
12 units Child Development
28 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
Teacher Room 2 Primary Program
Education:
Degree in Early Childhood Education, College of the Canyon, Santa Clarita
Experience:
Teacher Assistant, Penny & Peggy Child Care

Ms. Aina Faytaren
Teacher Room 1 Primary 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
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