Mrs Annie Deng
Hello everyone! My name is Mrs Annie, and I am the director of the Reach Montessori Preschool. I have a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education (ECE) from East China University. I speak Mandarin and English.
When I came to the United States, I continued my studies in ECE at San Jose City College. I later received my Montessori Certification from the National Center for Montessori Education in 2003. I am pleased to be the Director of Reach Montessori Preschool after twenty years of teaching in the Montessori field.
I sincerely enjoy working here with all the wonderful children and teachers. I have always had a passion for teaching and working with young children.
I love spending time with my family when I am not at school. I also like gardening, travelling, and relaxing while watching movies in my spare time.
Ms. Kristy Herrera
Hello, my name is Kristy Herrera. I have lived in San Jose, CA., my whole life. I am very happy to be part of the Reach Montessori Preschool team!
I have a big place in my heart for helping children! I was a volunteer child advocate with CASA for over three years, where I was given the opportunity to spend time with foster children, help them create academic goals, help them live healthy lives; and we even got to go to local sporting events! After I joined RMP in 2022, I began pursuing the Montessori early childhood education credential at the San Francisco Bay Area Montessori Teacher Education Center. I have been a Montessori teacher for two years at Montessori Way Preschool. With my background, I hope to carry forth the pedagogics of Montessori education and to continue to nurture young children with the knowledge, love, and confidence that they deserve in life.
I am excited to be part of your child’s preschool experience!
Ms. Grace Pardo
Hi, I am Ms. Grace. I am originally from the Philippines. At 22 years old, I decided to move and live with my dad in the United States.
First of all, I have always dreamed of becoming an Educator. I gained valuable experience working as a Teaching Assistant/Paraprofessional in Special education, professionally managed students with moderate to severe behaviors, and was trained to become CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certified.
In the past years, I started my BS in Accounting and Finance degree at Southern New Hampshire University. I am pursuing my AA degree in Education in America with a combination of in-person Montessori Training credential courses at the Bay Area Montessori Teacher Education Center. I believe being a teacher has a significant impact on children’s lives. Teachers shape their young minds and prepare them to become productive people in the community.
I love exploring different nature and its finest, having adventures in many places that will benefit for a healthy living.
Ms. Dilshoda Muminova
My name is Dilshoda Muminova ( you can call me Ms Dil). I was born in Tajikistan. I speak four languages: Tajik, Russian, English, and Spanish. I lived in Tajikistan until fifth grade, then moved to Guadalajara, Mexico. After studying in Guadalajara for a year, I came to San Jose with my parents and four brothers when I was 12.
I graduated from Evergreen Valley High School. I am a fully qualified teacher pursuing my AA Degree in Child Development at San Jose City College.
The question arises in every person’s life – what profession to choose? For me, the answer was very simple: I wanted to teach. All because I love children! There is nothing sweeter than the smile of a child whom you have taught something. Choosing the profession of a teacher, I knew, would take a lot of perseverance and patience. A teacher should be a kind, open, caring, insightful, understanding, and exciting person, and I aspire to become just such a teacher. The teacher’s profession is always diverse; it reveals itself every day in a new way, revealing more and more colors. My mission is teaching. For me, the profession of a teacher sounds proud! I am grateful for this opportunity to work at Reach Montessori Preschool. This is my third year of teaching at Reach Montessori Preschool.
Mrs. Jennifer Valencia
Hi, my name is Jennifer Valencia.
I was born here in San Jose, California; I am a mother of four boys and two girls. I speak English and Spanish.
I am a patient person who can work with children of all ages. I have worked in a childcare facility for more than four years. I enjoy the career I choose.
I am a fully qualified teacher pursuing my Montessori Training credential course in MTEC, CA. I enjoy reading books with children, doing fun art activities, doing science experiments, and helping with homework. I like the joy children transmit and all the love they share daily.
I love being with my family, going to the park, and playing baseball with my children in my spare time.
Ms. Alondra Amore Feliz
My Name is Ms.Alondra Amore Feliz. I moved to the US when I was 25 years old with my auntie from Mexico. I speak Spanish and English.
I had a thankful experience working four years as a Volunteer at Head Start when my son went there for his preschool program. Later I studied Early Child Education at Mission College in 2002. Shortly after I completed all the ECE units, I became a fully qualified preschool teacher. I worked as a toddler teacher at Rainbow Montessori School for five years and an infant and toddler teacher for two years at Apple Seed Montessori School. I have been a teacher in a Montessori classroom for the past seven years. I love working with children and sharing new discoveries with them. I enjoy being with young children every day.
In my free time, I like to go to the library, park, beach and garden.
Careers
If you are interested in a joining Reach Montessori, you may submit an application any time. Please be sure to state the type of position for which you wish to be considered. We keep applications on file for at least 6 months. We will contact you if a position for which you are qualified becomes available.
We prefer you submit your resume to reachmontessoripreschool@gmail.com