Meet the Team
Dedicated & Certified
Mrs. Elizabeth
Lead Teacher
Meet Our Founder & Director
With over 30 years of experience in child development, early education, and family services, Mrs. Elizabeth brings a wealth of knowledge, heart, and dedication to Cielo Montessori. Her work is rooted in nurturing each child's unique potential within a calm, respectful, and enriching environment that honors the whole child—academically, socially, emotionally, and creatively.
Mrs. Elizabeth holds a Child Development Degree and a California Teacher Permit. She is certified in Montessori Education and the Lindamood-Bell Learning Process, and trained as an Orton-Gillingham practitioner, thoughtfully blending structure and creativity to meet each child where they are.
In addition to her extensive background, she is a trained Inclusion Facilitator, a Trauma-Informed Educator, and a proud California Early Childhood Mentor Program (CECMP) Teacher Mentor, supporting the next generation of early educators. As a lifelong learner, Mrs. Elizabeth remains deeply committed to ongoing professional growth and staying at the forefront of early childhood best practices.
Miss. Katheryn
Assistant Teacher
Meet Katheryn, our caring teacher assistant she is currently completing her Bachelor’s degree in Molecular and Cell Biology. She brings a strong passion for science and early childhood development to the classroom. As a dedicated teacher’s assistant, she loves supporting each child’s curiosity and growth in a nurturing, Montessori environment.
Mr. Eddie
Program & Operations Assistant
For the past 12 years, Mr. Eddie has been an essential part of Cielo Montessori, supporting both the day-to-day and behind-the-scenes operations. He holds a degree in Business Administration, which he uses to expertly manage the business side of our program—overseeing billing, registration, logistics, and communications. In addition to helping maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming learning environment, Mr. Eddie ensures that everything runs smoothly so our educators can focus on what matters most: nurturing each child's growth. His dedication, professionalism, and attention to detail help create the warm, reliable foundation that families and staff depend on every day.