I am thrilled to be on this journey with the wonderful children at Via Montessori!  A long time in the making, this preschool is the culmination of so many amazing things. From that life changing day nearly 20 years ago (?!?) when I first stepped into a Montessori classroom in Hiawatha, Iowa, through hours of coursework, months of practicum experience, endless plans, hopes and dreams (and just a few hiccups!) along the way… Via Montessori Preschool became a reality in 2017, and has been going strong  ever since.

 

Mom of two boys, two dogs, and a desert tortoise named Frank, wife of an amazingly supportive man who stands by me always (even when I’m stressed out, overly tired, desperately hungry, or simply feeling ornery), I am so grateful for the opportunity to share my love of family and passion for Montessori education with the children of Tucson.  With a Bachelor of Science  degree in Family and Consumer Sciences from Iowa State University, full certification through the American Montessori Society in Early Childhood Education, and years of experience working with children in a variety of settings, I have the necessary tools to provide your child a full and enriching preschool experience.

 

For me, the Montessori environment offers the perfect blend of science, creativity, hard work, independence, and accountability. And I love that all of those things are experienced through the joys of daily life. The Montessori classroom is a very “real” environment. It’s a place where we can all go to learn, explore, and be ourselves.  I am humbled and honored to have you consider Via Montessori as part of your family’s journey.