Teacher - Moons

Fernanda was born in Salt Lake City, Utah to a large and enthusiastic family from Brazil and Bolivia. She has a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Utah in Gender Studies and History. She began her Montessori journey in 2013 where she worked with Early Childhood. She is passionate about Montessori Education and has recently completed her Montessori Infant and Toddler training through the Institute of Guided Studies. Fernanda currently teaches in the Moon’s Class and truly loves working with these young people. A fun fact about Fernanda is she loves working with plants. 

Teacher - Moons

Nozomi was born and raised in the beautiful coastal countryside of northwestern Japan. She came to the U.S. to attend college, and she graduated from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville with a Bachelor of Music in flute performance. Nozomi’s first experience with Montessori was here at Montessori Community School in 2006-2007. With the encouragement of the school, Nozomi studied and received her Montessori certification from NAMC in infant-toddler and twos. After moving to Texas in 2007, Nozomi taught Montessori in San Antonio, and later preschool in the Houston area for several years. Texas is good, but she is happy to be back in mountainous Utah after a ten-year absence. Nozomi enjoys playing her flute, hiking and traveling with her husband and son, and cheering on the Utah Jazz. Fun fact about Nozomi: she once performed with her university band at Carnegie Hall in New York.

Assistant & Extended Day Teacher - Moons

Kali has lived in Utah for the majority of her life. She loves  the mountains and spending time outside. She was led to Montessori Community School because she realized she wants to work with kids. Kali would have to say her most favorite part of the Montessori environment is teaching kids self-worth and independence. She believes in a world that is constantly trying to tear us down, it is so important to teach kids at a young age how to value themselves.