Meet the Staff
The teachers must have the greatest respect for the young personality, realizing that in the soul of the child great values are hidden, and that in the minds of these boys and girls there lies all our hope of future progress and the judgment of ourselves and our times.
– Dr. Maria Montessori
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Biographical Info
Primary Assistant
When did you join One World? 2019
Educational Background: I completed my Montessori Primary training from NAMC in 2015.
Additional Information: I have 2 children (one of whom attends One World). I am fluent in English, Hindi and Marathi. In my spare time, I enjoy arts and crafts, yoga, dance, gardening, and listening to music.
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Office Manager
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Primary Assistant
Montessori Affiliation: PAMS
When did you join One World? July 2018
Educational Background: I have a degree in social education from University of the Basque Country in Spain and vocational superior training in early childhood education from IES EASO in Spain. I am also currently enrolled at the Maria Montessori Teacher Training Center.
Additional Information: I have two children who currently attend One World. I love hiking and riding my bike with my children. I enjoy reading, sharing meals with my friends, and going to the beach.
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Office Manager
When did you join One World? I have been affiliated with One World as a parent since 2003 and started volunteering in 2008. I joined the school as an employee in 2009.
Educational Background: I have 60 college credits in business and liberal studies. I worked in Marketing Operations and Marketing Communications for 14 years before leaving the corporate world after the birth of my 2nd child.
Additional Information: I have 3 children, all of whom attended One World in the past. I enjoy attending my children’s sporting events on the weekends, as well as reading, shopping, and taking Zumba/hip hop fitness classes.
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Primary Guide
Montessori Affiliation: AMI
When did you join One World? 1985
Educational Background: In addition to my Montessori certification, I have an Early Childhood Education Certificate from West Valley College and a Child Development Site Supervisor Permit from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Additional Information: I have 2 grown children who attended One World from infancy through adolescence. I volunteer for the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life, as well as for Canine Cancer: Morris Animal Foundation. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, exercising, cooking, reading, and spending time with family and my dogs.
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Primary Guide
Montessori Affiliation: PAMS
When did you join One World? November 2003
Educational Background: In addition to my Montessori certification, I have a BS in Education.
Additional Information: I have 2 grown children. In my free time, I enjoy oil painting and doing arts and crafts.
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Daycare Provider
When did you join One World? November, 2018.
Educational Background: Currently attending Foothill College. My goal is to graduate from the Radiology Technology program at Foothill.
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Office and Human Resources Administrator
When did you join One World? I worked for the Maria Montessori Teacher Training Center for 12 years, leaving in May 2015. I joined the school in October 2018.
Educational Background: I have a degree in Environmental Studies from San Jose State University.
Additional Information: I have 3 children, all of whom attended One World in the past. I am a professional actor and an avid reader, writer and movie goer. I love storytelling in any form!
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Bookkeeper
When did you join One World? August 2018
Educational Background: I have over 20 years of experience in accounting and bookkeeping in a variety of industries.
Additional Information: I have 3 children, one of whom attends One World. I come from a family of 11 siblings, so I am always surrounded by family!
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Daycare Supervisor
When did you join One World? September 2018.
Educational Background: Medical Assistant – UNITEK Collete
Additional Information: I have three children: Frankie, 17; Elizabeth, 15; and Anabel, 13. They do not attend One World.
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Primary Assistant
When did you join One World? I started at One World in 1992 and left in 1995 to take care of my children full-time. I rejoined in 2004.
Educational Background: I have an MA in Mental Philosophy from Kolkali University in India. I also have ECE units through DeAnza and Mission Colleges.
Additional Information: I have 2 adolescent children. In my spare time, I enjoy dancing.
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Primary Guide
Montessori Affiliation: PAMS
When did you join One World? 1991
Additional Information: I have 2 children, both of whom attended One World in the past. I enjoy watching my children’s baseball and softball games and enjoy hanging out with family and friends.
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Montessori Directress
Montessori Affiliation: AMS
When did you join One World? September, 2015
Educational Background: Lower Elementary Montessori Certificate, MTEC, 2015
Upper Elementary Montessori Certificate, MTEC, 2017
Primary Montessori Certificate, Trinity Montessori Education Center, 2013
MSC Operation Management, University of Nottingham, UK, 2003
BSC Design & Manufacture, University of Central Lancashire, UK, 1999-2002
Additional Information: I have 1 child who currently attends One World.
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Primary Guide
Montessori Affiliation: PAMS
When did you join One World? February 2008
Educational Background: I have my Primary Montessori certification.
Additional Information: I have a son who currently attends One World’s Elementary program. I enjoy singing and making music with different types of instruments with children. In my free time, I like to practice my instruments, travel, and do Chinese brush art.
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Elementary II Guide
Montessori Affiliation: AMS
When did you join One World? August 2019
Educational Background: Bachelors degree from India, Human Resources major. Lower and Upper Elementary training from Montessori Training Education Center, East Bay, San Francisco.
Children: My son, Adithya Prashanth, is 7 1/2 years old and will attend Lower Elementary at Pearl this year. My daughter, Pragya Prashanth, is 6 years old and will attend Lower Elementary at Pearl this year.
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Founder and Primary Head-of-School
Montessori Affiliation: PAMS
When did you join One World? I founded the school in 1979
Educational Background: I have a BA in Human and Community Services, and an MA and Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from St. Mary’s College. I have Montessori Certificates for both Primary and Elementary and have been a Teacher Trainer since 1979. My publications include: The Montessori Peace Curriculum, One World Montessori United Nation’s Day Celebration, One World Montessori Earth Day Celebration, as well as several articles.
In 2015, I was awarded first place for Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation by the American Montessori Society (AMS) and the “Wisdom of the Elders” award by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE).
Additional Information: I have two grown children who both attended One World in the past; one of my grandchildren also attended school here. My hobbies include music, sewing, swimming, reading, and enjoying nature.
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Outdoor Assistant
When did you join One World? March 2019
Educational Background: In addition to 12 ECE units, I have two AS degrees in Sociology and Psychology. I also have a BS degree from Palo Alto University in Psychology and Social Action.
Additional Information: My hobbies are art and photography and, as an Armenian, I speak Armenian fluently. I love children and enjoy babysitting. Eventually, I would like to return to school to get a Master’s degree, possibly in education.
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When did you join One World? August 1988
Educational Background: I have a diploma in Psychomotricity.
Additional Information: I have two grown children, both of whom attended One World (my son attended through 6th grade and my daughter graduated from the Junior High program). I have been doing Ikebana (Japanese flower arranging) for over 10 years. Being a world citizen (French nationality who was born in West Africa), I have found my perfect niche at One World.
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Montessori Affiliation: AMS, St. Nicholas
When did you join One World? 1981
Educational Background: In addition to my Lower and Upper Elementary and Primary Montessori teaching certificates, I have a BA from San Jose State University. I also have additional training in Montessori History Studies and Montessori Elementary Course Study for Zoology and Botany.
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Primary Guide – Outside Enrichment
Montessori Affiliation: PAMS
When did you join One World? August 2010
Additional Information: I have 1 adolescent child.
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Primary Guide
Montessori Affiliation: PAMS
When did you join One World? 2008
Educational Background: In addition to my Montessori certification, I have a BA in History.
Additional Information: I have two children, one of whom currently attends One World and one who graduated from our Elementary program.
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Montessori Directress
Montessori Affiliation: AMS
When did you join One World? September 2018
Educational Background: I have a B.A. in Child Development from CSU Chico. Primary Montessori training from Saint Mary’s College in Moraga, CA.
Additional Information: I have 1 three year old child who currently attends One World.
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Primary Guide
Montessori Affiliation: PAMS
When did you join One World? I have been affiliated with the school as a parent since 1996 and began teaching at One World in 1999.
Educational Background: In addition to my Montessori certification, I have an MA in Philosophy and Educational Sciences from the Universidad Complutense of Madrid.
Additional Information: I have 2 children who both attended One World in the past. I have an interest in helping children with special needs and continue my learning and education in that area. In my free time, I enjoy charcoal drawing.
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Primary Guide
Montessori Affiliation: PAMS
When did you join One World? I have been affiliated with the school as a parent since 2010 and joined as a Guide in 2014.
Educational Background: In addition to my Montessori training, I have a B.S. in Environmental Planning and a Master’s degree in City and Regional Planning from the University of Cape Town, South Africa. I also studied Horticulture and Landscape Design at Foothill College.
Additional Information: I have 2 children who currently attend One World. I love being outside and particularly enjoy hiking, swimming and gardening. I love to travel and enjoy going to “off the beaten track” destinations. I am also interested in different art forms – visual, dance and performance. On a rainy day, you might find me reading.
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Primary Guide
Montessori Affiliation: St. Nicholas Montessori
When did you join One World? 1987
Educational Background: In addition to my Montessori certification, I hold 23 ECE units from West Valley College.
Additional Information: I am the Godmother to 4 children, who all attended One World and graduated from our Junior High program. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, gardening and sewing. My special passion is tutoring math to children who are struggling in that subject.
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Montessori Directress
Montessori Affiliation: AMS
When did you join One World? January 2002
Educational Background: In addition to my Montessori certification, I have a BA in Liberal Studies with a minor in Spanish from San Jose State University.
Additional Information: I have 1 child who currently attends One World.
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Business Manager
When did you join One World? December 2019
Educational Background: I have a BS in Business Administration and Accounting from San Jose State University and an MBA in Finance from Pepperdine University.
Additional Information: I am a passionate cook; it’s rare that prepackaged food is in my home. I love European travel and I try to visit a new city every year or two. My last job was with a design company that I co-founded.
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Primary Guide
Montessori Affiliation: PAMS
When did you join One World? August 1991
Educational Background: In addition to my Montessori certification, I have a BS in Applied Mathematics from the University of the Philippines.
Additional Information: I have 3 children (one of whom is still attending One World and two who have graduated from our Junior High program). My children and I volunteer in our church’s choir, as we all love to sing.
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Daycare Provider
When did you join One World? August 1991
Educational Background: I have a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Additional Information: In my spare time, I enjoy drawing, playing video games, and bike riding.
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Primary Guide
Montessori Affiliation: AMI
When did you join One World? 1982
Additional Information: I have 1 child who attended One World in the past.
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Primary Guide
Montessori Affiliation: AMS (Infant), PAMS (Primary)
When did you join One World? 1994
Educational Background: In addition to my Montessori certifications in Assistance to Infancy (birth – 3 years) and Primary, I have a BS from Madras University in India.
Additional Information: I have 2 grown children, both of whom attended One World. I have been taking Ikebana classes (Japanese flower arrangement) for the past 10 years and in my free time I like to do gardening and reading.
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Elementary Guide
Montessori Affiliation: AMS
When did you join One World? August 2007
Educational Background: In addition to my Montessori certification, I have a BS in Human Development.
Additional Information: I have 2 children who currently attend One World. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, spending time with family, photography, cooking, and yoga.
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Primary Assistant
Montessori Affiliation: PAMS
When did you join One World? September 2018
Educational Background: I am currently enrolled at the Maria Montessori Teacher Training Center.
Additional Information: I have one child who currently attends One World. In my free time, I enjoy reading and listening to music.
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Daycare Provider
When did you join One World? November, 2018.
Educational Background: Graduated from Oak Grove High School, currently attending Evergreen Valley College. Transferring 2019 to San Jose State University to pursue file editing.
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Elementary II Guide
Montessori Affiliation: AMS and AMI
When did you join One World? Sept. 2015
Educational Background: Grace graduated with her undergrad from Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, Canada. She continued with her Montessori training and graduated with her AMI primary diploma from the Montessori Training Center of British Columbia, as well as her AMS Elementary I-II credential from the Montessori Teacher Education Centre in San Leandro, CA. Grace also has a Masters in Education from Chaminade University in Honolulu, HI.
Grace is originally from Vancouver, BC, Canada and has been a guide for the past several years, at both the primary level as well as the elementary II level. She has two young children who attend One World Montessori School.
