Working at the Montessori Center for over ten years. Beatrix was formerly a preschool teacher in her native country of Hungary.
Beatrix received her Child Development Associates credential at Rockland Community College and her Montessori certification through the Center for Guided Montessori Studies.
A dedicated and caring teacher, Beatrix is sensitive to the needs of her students and designs specific activities to accommodate each child's learning style.

Majoring in criminal justice, and plans to finish her studies at either John Jay College or Ramapo College. Prior to joining the Montessori Center,  Jennifer worked with children at the salvation army for 3 years.

Jada earned her Associate in Arts Degree in Humanities from Rockland Community College. She is proficient as a youth program counselor and has knowledge of early childcare development and measurement of the development of children ages 0 - 3 years. Jada was also a Montessori student herself!

Freizy achieved her Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education from Rockland Community College and is presently attending Suny New Paltz to earn her BA in Early Childhood Development. She also has been our floating Spanish teacher and loves going from class to class teaching the students Spanish.

Rahat previously worked at Montessori in 2014/2015. She is welcomed back and brings with her many years of childcare experience. Rahat is very patient and helpful in her role as Teacher’s Assistant. She has 4 children.

Working at the Montessori Center of Nyack for nearly 25 years. Her beautiful smile and gentle ways make her equally popular with children, parents and staff. Fluent in French and working on her Spanish, Azeb completed her Montessori training at the Center for Montessori Teacher Education. She also has a Child Development Associates credential, an Early Childhood Development credential, and an Associate's Degree in education from Rockland Community College.

Kamani is organically from South Africa and is now currently living in Valley Cottage with her family. She is the mother of 2 daughters, Mia and Isla. Kamani received her Montessori certification through CMTE/NY
(Center of Montessori Teacher Education) and has been a Montessori Teacher for the last 15 years.

Ita previously worked at the Montessori Center and is now working in the toddler classroom. She is a mother of 2, she brings many years of childcare experience. Ita is very patient and helpful in her role as a Teacher's Assistant.

Maria has been a teacher at The Montessori Center of Nyack since 1998. Maria received her Montessori Teacher Education certification in August 2007. She attended Manhattan College in Riverdale NY. Maria brings extensive experience with children and knowledge of the Montessori curriculum. Maria is a local resident and is a mother of a former Montessori student.

Julianna has worked with a special needs child which included home schooling, making daily lesson plans, interactive activities, and interacting with parents. She has earned her B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Family & Human Development from Arizona State University. She is currently attending Graduate School at Mercy College. She is very kind and understanding of children and children with special needs.

Carmita came to The Montessori Center 7 years ago with experience as an au pair with genuine love of children. Now, she has her Child Development Associates credential and has completed her Montessori Infant Toddler Training at CMTE/NY (Center of Montessori Teacher Education). She is now the lead teacher in the toddler program. She is known and respected for her hard work and dedication.

Michelle has previously worked in childcare settings for many years and loves working with young children. She has her Child Development Associates credential and has completed her Montessori certification through NAMC (North American Montessori Center). She has been with our program for several years and has taken on the role this year as a lead teacher. She is sensitive, caring, and creates a nurturing and challenging classroom.

Elizabeth attended St. Thomas Aquinas College and received a Bachelor's degree in Educational studies. She enjoys singing and plays the piano. Elizabeth attended Rockland Community College and received an associate's degree in Early childhood education, and has been working with children for 5 years.

Tiffany has been working with children for the past 7 years. For the past 3 years as a headteacher at an after-school program. Tiffany recently attended Rockland Community College and received her associate degree in liberal arts and humanities with a concentration in education. She is currently pursuing her early childhood educations studies at Cuny Staten Island and hopes to run her own classroom one day. This is Tiffany's first year at the Montessori Center of Nyack and she is looking to gain more experience working with young children in a classroom setting.