Ms. Miriam
Lead Teacher
Ms. Miriam was born and raised in the Philippines, where she was fortunate to have received a Montessori education as a young child.
She received her Bachelor’s in Business Communications Technology Management back in the Philippines. When her family moved to the United States, she pursued her passion for working with children. She received her Master’s of Education in Montessori Education from St. Mary’s College of Moraga in California in 2009.
Ms. Miriam began her teaching journey in the Montessori environment in California and has since taught in Illinois, Texas, and Massachusetts. She is starting her 15th year at The Woods.
“The transformation and growth of the children I get to witness in the Montessori classroom each day regardless of my location is amazing. Aside from the academic learning children gain, the Montessori environment offers young children all the rich early experiences that mold them into confident, capable, and independent lifelong learners. Seeing the joy that this brings children makes me feel lucky to do what I do every day.”
Outside the classroom, Ms. Miriam is a proud military wife and mom of 2 boys who has also experienced the beauty of a Montessori education.
Lunch time is an important social learning experience for children and we use lunch time to reinforce the importance of Grace and Courtesy. Children are encouraged to actively participate in lunch time preparations and socialize appropriately as they enjoy their meal.
