Mrs Annie Deng (Director)
Hello everyone! My name is Mrs Annie, and I am the director of the Reach Montessori Preschool. I have a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education (ECE) from East China University. I speak Mandarin and English.
When I came to the United States, I continued my studies in ECE at San Jose City College. In 2003, I received my Montessori Certification from the National Center for Montessori Education. After twenty years of teaching in the Montessori field, I am pleased to be the director of Reach Montessori Preschool.
I sincerely enjoy working here with all the wonderful children and teachers. I have always had a passion for teaching and working with young children.
I love spending time with my family when I am not at school. I also enjoy gardening, travelling, and unwinding with movies.
Mrs. Lulu He ( Teacher)
Hi, I’m Mrs. Lulu! I am originally from China, and I speak both English and Mandarin. After moving to the United States, I studied at the Montessori Teacher Education Center and completed all my coursework in 2015. I hold an AMS (American Montessori Society) credential.
I’m also a proud mom of two sons, and both of them spent their preschool years in a Montessori environment. My teaching journey includes working at Trust Montessori Preschool and Waha Montessori Preschool. With more than 10 years of experience in Montessori early childhood education, I am passionate about nurturing children’s growth and curiosity.
I genuinely love working with children. While I share knowledge and guide them, they also give me so much in return — their bright smiles and eyes as pure as the sky remind me every day why I sincerely love what I do.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, exploring delicious food, watching movies, going for walks, or simply relaxing while listening to music.
Mrs. Wendi Guardado ( Teacher)
Hi, my name is Wendi Guardado. I was born in El Salvador and moved to California at the age of 12. I have two daughters and one son.
After I came to the US, I completed my Early Childhood Education at Theoria Technical College in California. I have worked as a teacher assistant for 2 years at Headsup! I attended Montessori Preschool in Palo Alto before starting work at Reach.
I enjoy working with children. Working with infants and preschool children is where my heart belongs. I feel more satisfied when I see the happiness in their faces and share knowledge with them.
In my spare time, I enjoy cooking delicious meals, spending quality time with my family, and immersing myself in nature. Whether I am experimenting with new recipes, sharing laughs with loved ones, or going for a peaceful walk outdoors, these moments help me relax and recharge.
Ms. Anna Guardado ( Infant Teacher)
Hi, my name is Anna Guardado. I was born in El Salvador and moved to California when I was 16. I speak Spanish and English. I have two daughters and two sons.
I studied my Infant and Toddler courses at Theoria Technical College. I am now pursuing the Montessori Early Childhood Education units at Montessori Training USA in Sunnyvale. I have worked with Infants and toddlers for eight years at HeadsUp Montessori Preschool in Palo Alto and San Jose. I have a calm and peaceful demeanour, and children gravitate towards me. I possess patience, creativity, and dedication, all of which are vital for nurturing infant and toddler growth. I wish I could make strong, trusting relationships with parents and have been instrumental in creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
In my free time, I enjoy fishing with my family, visiting the park, and participating in various kids’ activities.
Ms. Vafa Jabrayilova (Teacher)
Hello. My name is Vafa. I’m from Azerbaijan. I’m married and have one son. I speak Russian, Turkish, Azerbaijani, and English.
I graduated from the University of Economics with a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology. Shortly after completing my undergraduate studies, I became a child development specialist in Azerbaijan and worked as a teacher’s assistant for two years. Upon discovering the Montessori Philosophy, I began pursuing the Montessori early childhood education credential at the San Francisco Bay Area Montessori Teacher Education Center. I enjoy working with children and educating them. I hope to carry forward the pedagogy of Montessori education and continue nurturing young children at Reach Montessori Preschool with my knowledge, love, and confidence.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, dining at restaurants, playing with my son, and watching movies.
Ms. Alonda (Teacher)
My name is Ms.Alondra Amore Feliz. I moved to the US at the age of 25 with my aunt from Mexico. I speak Spanish and English.
I had a thankful experience working for four years as a Volunteer at Head Start when my son went there for his preschool program. Later, I studied Early Child Education at Mission College in 2002. Shortly after I completed all the ECE units, I became a fully qualified preschool teacher. I worked as a toddler teacher at Rainbow Montessori School for five years and as an infant and toddler teacher for two years at Apple Seed Montessori School. I have been a teacher in a Montessori classroom for the past seven years. I love working with children and sharing discoveries with them. I enjoy being with young children every day.
In my free time, I enjoy visiting the library, park, beach, exercising, and gardening.
Careers
If you are interested in joining Reach Montessori, you may submit an application at any time. Please be sure to state the type of position for which you wish to be considered. We keep applications on file for at least 6 months. We will contact you if a position for which you are qualified becomes available.
We prefer you submit your resume to reachmontessoripreschool@gmail.com