Staff

“Education begins at birth.”

Tina's love for young children led her to Mission Montessori shortly after we opened our doors in 2009. With years of experience providing childcare in her home, she began her Montessori journey as an assistant teacher while pursuing her formal education in child development. She later completed training in RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers), a philosophy that aligns beautifully with Montessori principles, and went on to become a lead teacher.  

Tina is passionate about creating a warm and inviting learning environment. She has a natural gift for creativity and enjoys designing new materials and activities that spark joy and curiosity in her students. Outside of the classroom, Tina loves shopping, dining out, and spending time with her family—especially her young granddaughter who lives nearby. 

Tina's love for young children led her to Mission Montessori shortly after we opened our doors in 2009. With years of experience providing childcare in her home, she began her Montessori journey as an assistant teacher while pursuing her formal education in child development. She later completed training in RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers), a philosophy that aligns beautifully with Montessori principles, and went on to become a lead teacher. 

Tina is passionate about creating a warm and inviting learning environment. She has a natural gift for creativity and enjoys designing new materials and activities that spark joy and curiosity in her students. Outside of the classroom, Tina loves shopping, dining out, and spending time with her family—especially her young granddaughter who lives nearby.