Meet the Teachers

Meet our Lower Elementary Teachers

Alejandra Carta - LEAD GUIDE - JACARANDA CLASS

Alejandra is originally from Montevideo, Uruguay and started with MOMI over 20 years ago. She first worked as an assistant, then as a Primary Guide, and is now a Lower Elementary Guide in the Jacaranda Class since 2023. Alejandra attended college in Uruguay before pursuing her work in Montessori education.

Alejandra holds credentials from the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) in Primary (ages 3-6) and will complete her Elementary training (ages 6-12) in Summer 2024 from the Montessori Training Center Northeast. Alejandra’s Elementary credential is for both Lower Elementary and Upper Elementary, effectively preparing her to support her students in Lower Elementary and the work they will do in the future as they move into Upper Elementary. In her time away from her studies, Alejandra enjoys spending time with her daughter and her four adorable rabbits, Bella, Brianna, Bruno and Bonnie.
 

Rosie Said - LEAD GUIDE - WILIWILI CLASS

Rosie joins us following three years of engagement as an outdoor educator and instructor in Michigan. Having previously lived on Hawaiʻi Island Rosie’s Interest in culture, diversity, equity and inclusion led her to explore the Montessori pedagogy. Its approach toward engaging children respectfully and encouraging their agency around learning took her to Bergamo, Italy and the Montessori Training Centre, founded by Maria Montessori’s son Mario in 1961. With countless hours of observation and materials practice under her belt, Rosie comes to MOMI directly from Italy and is eager to engage with your children and her colleagues as she furthers her understanding and mastery of the Montessori method.
 

Fatima Salaam - LEAD GUIDE - BANYAN CLASS

Bio coming soon!