I absolutely love Westside Montessori! The teachers and the staff are so welcoming and I’m very happy with the curriculum as it it catered to each student. The whole atmosphere promotes holistic learning and my children are extremely happy and excited to go there.
Tasneem H, WMS Parent
Administrative Staff
Student Support Staff

Shelly Julian
Director of Student Support
Toddler Program Faculty

Ana Cornejo
Toddler Lead Teacher

Charlee Muñoz
Toddler Lead Teacher

Alexis Parra
Toddler Lead Teacher

Jesusa Mejia-Castro
Toddler Assistant

Kendra Smith
Toddler Assistant

Maria Balvin Leon
Toddler Assistant
Primary School Faculty

Liyuan Jin
Primary School Lead Teacher

Rachel Jorgensen
Primary School Lead Teacher

Jessica Maradiaga
Primary School Lead Teacher

Lydia Mojuetan
Primary School Lead Teacher

Maria Cardenas
Primary School Assistant

Silvia Leal
Primary School Assistant

Alisa Hernandez
Primary School Assistant
Elementary School Faculty

Allison Bryant
Lower Elementary Teacher

Gabi Hawkins
Lower Elementary Teacher

Jasmina Jasarevic
Lower Elementary Teacher

Haley Jefferies
Lower Elementary Teacher

Christa Lazard
Upper Elementary Teacher

Gordon Roberson
Upper Elementary Teacher

Kariene Jonker
Upper Elementary Staff / Art Teacher

Arlette Garcia
Upper Elementary Staff
Middle School Faculty

Dr. Neelam Poonawala
Middle School Lead Teacher
Specialty Faculty & After School Staff

Alisa Hernandez
Home Environment Lead

Vanessa Lopez
Home Environment Assistant

John James
Science Extension Volunteer

Laverne Jones
Physical Education Teacher

Kariene Jonker
Art Teacher / Upper Elementary Staff




