About Staff

About Staff

Corte Madera Montessori knows that our teachers are our most important resource.  Our teachers support the joyful learning environments, the children’s independence, and the brilliant curriculum that are the hallmarks of Montessori.  All of our head teachers are AMI- or AMS-trained.  Our assistant teachers have been educated in early childhood development and are well-versed in the Montessori approach.

  • Vanessa Montgomery

    Administrator

  • Daniel Sapien

    Founder/Executive Director

  • Paloma Sapien

    Paloma Sapien

    Business Manager

  • Shamia Munshi

    Toddler Classroom

    Head Teacher

  • Mayi Espinal

    Toddler Classroom

    Assistant Teacher

  • Ashley Gardner

    Primary Classrooms

    Head Teacher

  • Julie Johnson

    Primary Classrooms

    Head Teacher

  • Nicole Childers

    Primary Classrooms

    Assistant Teacher

  • Lily Fenix

    Lily Fenix

    Primary Classrooms

    Assistant Teacher

  • Isabella Swezy

    Garden / Outdoor Classroom

    Teacher

  • Lena Fogarty

    Afterschool Program

    Teacher

  • Vanessa Bello

    Afterschool Program

    Teacher