Lead Montessori Teacher ::
Mary Pedraza – mpedraza@mdpsc.org

  • 5 years at MDS
  • Bachelor’s in Philosophy and a Master’s in Human Services
  • Montessori Certification from North American Montessori Center (NAMC)
  • I love getting to know my students and their families. It makes Montessori Day School feel like a family. My favorite subjects to teach are Math and Culture.

Classroom Assistant ::
Michelle Michael – mmichael@mdpsc.org

  • 22 years at MDS
  • Arizona ParaProfessional Certificate
  • During my years at MDS I have assisted at Middle School, Senior Elementary, Kindergarten, and now, Junior Elementary. This has given me a very broad perspective of Montessori education, and I have loved every level.