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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.
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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.