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).
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 as a long-time soccer coach, including 7 seasons at Manzano HS (boys) and Valley HS (girls). He and his wife Denise have two children who are in their fifth year as students at Escuela.
