Born and raised in Northern California, Aman has a BA from California State University, Sacramento and a Master’s from the University of California, Davis. Aman received her AMI Diploma from the Montessori Institute of San Diego. Her hobbies include baking, traveling, and reading. Email: waylandmontessori@gmail.com

Sanj is originally from California and has a BA from California State University, Sacramento. Sanj received his AMI training from the Montessori Training Center of New England. He enjoys exploring the great outdoors, cooking, and going on road trips.

Danielle, our Assistant Director, studied English literature and creative writing, as well as child psychology, at California State University, Sacramento. She completed her Lead Teacher training from the Montessori Institute of San Diego. Danielle integrates her creative background into the classroom to offer a well-rounded experience for her students. “My goal is to lay the foundations for kind, curious, and empathetic individuals who will one day make their own unique imprints in their world. As our school expands, I’m excited to grow and learn with every student.”

Dora is a warm, attentive educator with a strong background in early childhood education and a special focus on infant care. She brings a calm, nurturing presence to the classroom and believes that every interaction is an opportunity to support a child’s growth, security, and curiosity. Dora approaches her work with optimism and patience, viewing challenges as valuable feedback and learning moments for both children and adults. Dora has worked with children from infancy through early elementary ages in a variety of school settings. Her experience also includes early childhood and elementary teaching roles internationally, giving her a well-rounded and culturally responsive approach to child development. She is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dama was born in Bogotá, Colombia, and holds a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education with a specialization in Educational Management. She completed her AMI Primary teacher training at Montessori Northwest. From a young age, Dama knew she wanted to work with children, and this passion shines through in her interactions with her students. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and spending quality time with her family.

Bella grew up in Lincoln and has spent the last three years working in freelance childcare, focusing on children ages 1-10. Her passion for childcare and social services has always driven her career aspirations. Bella is excited to join our team at Rocklin Ranch Montessori and begin her journey in caregiving. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, reading, and spending quality time with her friends and family.

Kelsey grew up in the greater Sacramento area and graduated with a BA in Asian Studies from CSU Sacramento. After moving to Japan to work as an English teacher for two years, she discovered her passion for education. Upon returning to the U.S., Kelsey pursued Early Childhood Education at Sierra College and began working in the field as a daycare teacher. She has completed her AMI Primary Teacher Training at Montessori Northwest in Portland. Kelsey is dedicated to fostering social-emotional learning and encouraging creativity through art in her classroom. Her enthusiasm for nurturing children's growth and development shines through in her teaching. In her free time, Kelsey enjoys exploring the arts, spending time outdoors, and engaging in creative projects.

Karina grew up in Loomis and pursued Deaf Studies for two years at Sierra College. With 8 years of experience as a nanny, she has worked with children of all ages, from newborns to teens. In her free time, Karina enjoys camping, fishing, and running. She is thrilled to be a part of Rocklin Ranch Montessori, not only to further her career in early childhood education but also because she loves witnessing the growth and learning of young children.

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