| Escuela's teachers combine excellent training, strong academic qualifications and experience with warmth, openness, and a strong respect for children and their parents. Our lead teachers have their Montessori training through either the American Montessori Society (AMS) or the Association Montessori International (AMI).
Miss Juli
Miss Juli begins her second year as Garden Guide: supporting beautiful outdoor classrooms for toddler walks and elementary research. She is passionate about composting (CREATING SOIL) and this year will … read more >
Mr. Barney
Primary - White Room Barney Lopez joins Ms. Emily in the White Room this year after a year as Extended Care teacher in the Elementary program and a summer as … read more >
Ms. Cristina & Ms. Molly
Junior Elementary Room 2 With the 2010-2011 school year, Ms. Cristina Sessa starts her 21st year at Escuela! After working as an assistant teacher, Ms. Cristina attended the Junior Elementary … read more >
Ms. Dana & Ms. Gretchen
Primary - Blue Room Dana McCabe has been with Escuela for 25 years and is also the school's education coordinator. She has received both her Infant/Toddler Montessori certification (ages 0-3yrs) … read more >
Ms. Emily
Primary - White Room Emily Schuyler has been a lead teacher in the White Room for the past six years. She received her AMI Montessori diploma in Perugia, Italy, in … read more >
Ms. Jennifer
Senior Elementary Jennifer Kepesh joins our teaching staff this year working with Ms. Tanesia in the Senior El. Ms. Jennifer grew up in the shadow of the Sandias until she … read more >
Ms. Jill and Ms. Lisa
Primary - Red Room Jill McCallum co-teaches in the Red Room with Lisa Pearl. After completing her Master's degree, Ms. Jill received a Montessori certification for ages three - six … read more >
Ms. Jitka & Ms. Savanah
Junior Elementary Room 1 Jitka Arseneau is originally from the Czech Republic where she received a Master's degree in English language and literature and taught at an elementary school. She … read more >
Ms. Joy & Ms. Jody
Toddler Room 1 Joy Maranze has been with Escuela for 13 years. She has a master's degree in education and her Montessori certification for birth to age six. Jody Czaja … read more >
Ms. Lisa & Ms. Elizabeth
Primary - Yellow Room The 2011 - 2012 school year marks Lisa Alessio's 20th year at Escuela. Her Montessori certifications for toddler and primary (birth to age 6) is from … read more >
Ms. Monica & Ms. Rita
Toddler Room 2 Monica Chavez has been part of the Escuela team for 5 years and teaching for 22. She received her Montessori infant/toddler certification from the Montessori Education Center … read more >
Ms. Tanesia
Senior Elementary Tanesia Hale-Jones taught in our Junior Elementary Program for two years before joining the Senior El team. She has a B.A. in English and and M.F.A. in Poetry. … read more >
Ms. Vashti
Vashti Moss is the Director of Youth Arts for Escuela and the Harwood Art Center. She teaches our Elementary art classes and is currently developing our Art & Sol out-of-school-time … read more >
Music Program - Ms. Cathy
Escuela Music Program Cathy Suding is the director and creative energy behind Escuela's Primary and Elementary music program. Ms. Cathy received her BM from Butler University and MM from the … read more >
Phys. Ed: Coach James
James Duran oversees the Physical Education programs for both Primary and Elementary. Born and raised in Albuquerque, he has been an air traffic controller for nearly 30 years, as well … read more >
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