Leadership & Faculty Home / About Us / Leadership & Faculty Dedicated Leaders & Expert Teachers At our school, everyone works together to ensure students and families are happy and supported. Our leaders, staff, and teachers are all here to help. Our teachers love sharing what they know, whether it’s about reading, music, or outer space! They make learning fun and exciting, helping students explore new things and find their passions. Together, we create a special place where students can grow and learn every day. Browse By Role All Roles Faculty Leadership Search Adriana Sosa Administrative Assistant Adriana Sosa Administrative Assistant Ms. Adriana Sosa was born and raised in Colombia. Her love for children inspired her career path towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Foreign Language Education at the University of Pamplona, Colombia. She has been working closely with children for many years, in traditional schools and as a nanny, as well. Ms. Adriana is bilingual in Spanish and English. She enjoys working with children and seeing the child’s performance and how they learn and develop their potential. She has completed her child development classes and worked as a Teacher Assistant at LePort Montessori. In her spare time, Ms. Adriana loves spending quality time with her son Noah and her husband. She loves outdoor activities like hiking, cycling and going to the beach. Katherine Tinio Assistant Teacher Katherine Tinio Assistant Teacher Ms. Kat was born and raised in Orange County. She grew up in a bilingual household and speaks fluent Tagalog. Her passion for working with children started when she would participate in outreach programs in the Philippines with her family. In 2020, she received her Bachelors in Social Work in Washington, DC. She has experience working with special needs children and with low income families in the DC metropolitan area. In her free time she likes to explore new restaurants and go shopping. Joyce Torres Assistant Teacher, Spanish Immersion Joyce Torres Assistant Teacher, Spanish Immersion Natalie Verdeja Assistant Teacher Natalie Verdeja Assistant Teacher Natalie started her career with children working as a nanny and providing support for children with special needs. She received her Early Childhood Education units from Theoria and has a genuine interest in learning more about Montessori education. During her free time, Natalie enjoys spending time with her family and her dog, Deebo, as well as going to the beach. Maria Villegas Head Montessori Teacher (Toddler), Spanish Immersion Maria Villegas Head Montessori Teacher (Toddler), Spanish Immersion Mrs. Maria Villegas is a mother of three children, one son and two daughters. She comes from a traditional Mexican family, from a little state in Mexico called Morelos. Her first language was Spanish but she developed an interest in English and worked toward bilingualism. She is currently enrolled at Santa Ana College, taking child development classes to get her Associates Degree. Prior to taking child development courses, she received her nurse assistant license where she worked as a certified nurse for an Alzheimer facility for 14 years. Although she was happy with her position, her true passion is working with children. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband, three children and her dog. Anel Wauldron Assistant Teacher Anel Wauldron Assistant Teacher Allison West Physical Education Teacher Allison West Physical Education Teacher Coach West is an active mother of five with a passion for fun and fitness. She has a background in education and enjoys sharing her love for learning with every child she encounters. Coach West focuses on social-emotional learning in her teaching. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education at the University of Portland. Coach West has experience as a yoga teacher, P.E. teacher, literacy teacher, and volleyball coach. Page 4 of 4 Jump to Page Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4