Lisa Aguilera holds a B.A. in Child Development and Family Studies from California State University, Long Beach, earned in 2013. She received her AMI Assistants to Infancy diploma in 2016 from The Montessori Institute in Denver, Colorado, earned her Masters in Montessori Education from Loyola University, Maryland in 2018.

Lisa began her journey with LePort Montessori in 2013 as an Assistant Teacher in a toddler classroom. Just a year later, she opened her own classroom and spent seven years as a devoted and nurturing Head Toddler Teacher. In January 2021, she stepped into school leadership, first as Education Director and now proudly serves as Head of School.

Over the years, Ms. Lisa has worked collaboratively with parents and her colleagues to create an optimal learning environment for young children both at school and at home. She views bridging the gap between home and school as a pivotal step in a child's growth and enjoys parent education just as much as guiding young children.

Lisa brings warmth, experience, and a deep commitment to supporting both children and their families. Outside the classroom, she enjoys visiting local coffee shops, staying active, and spending quality time with her husband and their three young children.

Ms. Juliette Castelar holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology from UC Irvine, a Master’s in Montessori Education from Loyola University Maryland, and AMI Diplomas in both Assistants to Infancy (0–3) and Primary (3–6) from The Montessori Institute of San Diego and has also completed the core courses for a Master’s in Business Administration.

She brings over eight years of teaching experience—mentored by Dr. Silvia Dubovoy and serving as a Toddler Head Teacher and Primary Teacher. Ms. Juliette then transitioned into administration, serving as Academic Coordinator at The Philippine Montessori Center, where she supported the Head of School, Director of Administration, and teaching staff.

Originally from the Philippines and now a Southern California resident for over 20 years, Ms. Juliette has a great passion for working with children as she is drawn to their capacity for learning at the infancy and primary stages. With the use of Dr. Maria Montessori’s philosophies of a prepared environment, children can learn to be confident and independent and build a strong foundation for their development.

In her free time, she enjoys weight training, trying new restaurants and traveling to new places. Ms. Juliette is approachable and is committed to building strong relationships with children, parents, teachers, and the school community.

Ms. Abi was born in East Los Angeles and was raised in Santa Ana. She is currently attending California State University and is working towards her degree in Chicano Studies, where she is taking Child and Adolescent classes. Ms. Abi is excited to be part of the LePort team and can’t wait to grow with each student. In her free time, Ms. Abi likes to listen to music and hang out with her two dogs Spots and Stuart.