The Montessori & Me Educators
Our Dedicated Staff Makes Us Special
Our certified Montessori teachers have achieved specialized and advanced training in the Montessori method. They are chosen for their love of the preschool child and the ability to create an environment that is warm, caring, engaging and fun. View our current staff members and their impressive credentials.
Judith Martins
Director, Montessori & Me
Ayesha Azam
French Teacher
- Enrolled in 3rd Year of a BSC Degree – MacEwan University, Alberta
- French as a Second Language – Elementary, Junior High & High School
- Private French Tutoring – 3+ years
- Standard First Aid Certificate with Level C CPR & AED
Jennifer Myers
Yoga Teacher
- Yoga Association of Alberta – 300 Hour Certificate
- Registered Massage Therapist – Lion’s Paw Wellness
- Massage Therapy Association of Alberta – 18 years
- Visual Artist and Trauma Counsellor – Lion’s Paw Wellness
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree In Psychology
- Standard First Aid Certificate with Level C CPR & AED
Maria Lobreau
Music Teacher
- Level 9 Piano Certificate – Royal Conservatory of Music
- Level 8 Violin Certificate – Royal Conservatory of Music
- BSc Human Ecology – Family Studies- University of Alberta
- Violin Teaching Artist – “YONA” Winspear Centre Program
- Private Violin Teacher – Augustana Campus, University of Alberta.
- Alberta Child Care Certificate – Level 2
- Standard First Aid Certificate & Level ‘C’ CPR
- Ensemble experience playing all genres of music with small string ensembles, large orchestras and jam-style groups.
- Teaching Values: Trust, Honesty, Respect, Connection and Commitment.
Courtney Woods
Ballet/Dance Teacher
- Advanced Certification in Jazz & Tap – Associated Dance Arts for Professional Teachers (A.D.A.P.T.)
- Grade 6 & Intermediate Level Certification in Ballet – Royal Academy of Dance (R.A.D.)
- Training – Modern, Lyrical, Contemporary, Pointe, Musical Theatre, HipHop, Funk Styles, African and Animation
- Emergency First Aid Certificate with Level ‘C’ CPR – Canadian Red Cross
Asma Saqlain
Montessori Early Childhood Teacher
- MA (Fine Arts) – University of Punjab, Pakistan
- Montessori ECE Diploma (M.A.C.T.E. Accredited), Toronto Montessori Institute – Canada
- Alberta Child Care Certificate – Level 2
- Standard Child First Aid Certificate with Level ‘B’ CPR – Breath For Life
- Advanced Food Safety Certificate – Canadian Food Safety
Michelle Lopez
Montessori Early Childhood Teacher
- B.S. (Major in Psychology) – St. Paul College, Philippines
- Montessori Early Childhood Diploma – University of San Carlos, Philippines
- Montessori Early Childhood Certificate – College of New Rochelle, USA
- Alberta Child Care Certificate – Level 2
- Standard Child Care First Aid with Level ‘B’ CPR – Breath For Life
- Advanced Food Safety Certificate – Canadian Food Safety
Judith Martins
Lead Montessori Early Childhood Teacher, Program Director & Owner
- BA – (FY & SY) University of Bombay, India
- International Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy – Montessori Centre International – England
- Montessori ECE Diploma (M.A.C.T.E. Accredited), Montessori Teacher College – Canada
- Alberta Child Care Certificate – Level 2
- Ontario Child Care Certificate – Level 3
- Standard Child First Aid Certificate with Level ‘B’ CPR – Breath For Life
- Advanced Food Safety Certificate – Canadian Food Safety
