Welcome!

I was fortunate to have found my passion early in life, realizing that I wanted to be a teacher when I was a young child growing up in a family of nine. I attended Brigham Young University where I majored in elementary education. I started teaching in the public school setting where I recognized some of the limitations of traditional education.  I learned of a better educational philosophy when I returned to California and discovered Montessori Education. The beautifully ordered and prepared classrooms were ideal settings for learning to take place and I appreciated the peaceful, respectful interactions with the children that are key elements of Montessori training. I could finally take the time with each child to ensure mastery of a skill before moving on, while also challenging the accelerated learners.