Teacher

Maria Gabriela Sanoja

Assistant Director & Teacher

Class: Toddlers (16–36 months)

Maria Gabriela Sanoja

Assistant Director & Teacher

Education & Training: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration;AMS Certified Montessori Infant- Toddler Teacher

Experience: 10 years

About: Maria nurtures each child’s independence, confidence, and love of learning. Alongside her leadership responsibilities, she remains actively involved in the classroom, encouraging children to explore and develop at their own pace.

Outside the Classroom: She treasures family time, especially playing with her grandchild and sharing Montessori practices.

Soheila Samandi

Lead Teacher

Class: Infants (2–16 months)

Soheila Samandi

Lead Teacher

Education & Training: Bachelor of Arts in Textile Design; coursework in Child Development and Early Childhood Education

Experience: 9+ years

About: Soheila creates a warm, reassuring environment where infants feel secure as they explore and develop new skills. She finds joy in each milestone and brings patience, creativity, and compassion to her daily interactions.

Outside the Classroom: She enjoys drawing, design, art projects, movies, and spending time with family.

Monica Guzman Rodriguez

Lead Teacher

Class: Toddlers (18 months–3 years)

Monica Guzman Rodriguez

Lead Teacher

Education & Training: AMS Certified Montessori Infant-Toddler Teacher

Experience: 8 years

About: Monica encourages toddlers to discover their world through hands-on learning and meaningful choices. Her nurturing classroom helps children build independence and confidence while feeling valued, capable, and excited to learn.

Outside the Classroom: Having lived in Florida for 19 years, she loves the beach and spending time by the ocean.

Vandana Nair

Lead Teacher

Class: Primary (3–6 years)

Vandana Nair

Lead Teacher

Education & Training: AMS Certified Montessori Teacher; background in homeopathy

Experience: 3 years

About: Vandana supports children’s natural curiosity while nurturing their academic and emotional growth. She creates a thoughtfully prepared, respectful environment where each child can develop independence, confidence, and a lasting love of learning.

Outside the Classroom: She enjoys traveling, exploring different cultures, and expressing her creativity through art.

Monica Núñez

Lead Teacher

Class: Casa Primary 2

Monica Núñez

Lead Teacher

Education & Training: Background in psychology and law; Montessori certified for ages 0–3 and 3–6

Experience: 15 years

About: Monica delights in seeing children become confident, capable, and proud of their achievements. She embraces the Montessori teacher’s role as a guide, using purposeful materials and independent exploration to support each child’s learning.

Outside the Classroom: She enjoys reading, discovering new places and restaurants, exercising, and spending time with family.

Pooja Prashant Shirke

Afternoon Teacher

Class: Casa Primary

Pooja Prashant Shirke

Afternoon Teacher

Education & Training: Bachelor’s degree in Home Science; Postgraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education

Experience: 16+ years across India and the United States

About: Pooja finds fulfillment in helping children develop positive values, good habits, and practical life skills. She celebrates each child’s progress and encourages independence while respecting their individual pace of development.

Outside the Classroom:She loves singing, dancing, and cooking.

Ana Gabriela Cabrera

Front Office & Teacher

Class: Across Classrooms (2 months–6 years)

Ana Gabriela Cabrera

Front Office & Teacher

Education & Training: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Experience: 3 years

About: Ana Gabriela guides children with warmth, respect, and patience, supporting their natural curiosity and individual learning pace. Through her front-office and teaching roles, she helps create a welcoming environment where children can grow in confidence and independence.

Outside the Classroom:She enjoys cooking and creating new recipes.

Welcome to Montessori Haven!

Teacher

Maria Gabriela Sanoja

Soheila Samandi

Monica Guzman Rodriguez

Vandana Nair

Monica Núñez

Pooja Prashant Shirke

Ana Gabriela Cabrera

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