Mrs. Ballester was born and raised in Cuba, where she earned her degree in Industrial Engineering. She moved to the United States in 2013 and is the proud mother of two children, both of whom have been educated in Montessori environments. Mrs. Ballester has worked with children in Montessori classroom settings and has spent many years caring for younger family members. These experiences have strengthened her passion for guiding children in a respectful, nurturing, and prepared environment. She values Montessori's child centered approach and its emphasis on independence, self discovery, and respect for each child's unique developmental journey. Outside of the classroom, Mrs. Ballester enjoys reading about science, traveling, and discovering new places and cultures. She loves exploring different communities, learning about their traditions, and experiencing the diversity of the world through travel. Most of all, she enjoys spending time with her family and caring for her two dogs.

Ms. Bossy has been an active member of Montessori Visions Academy since 1999 and is an Administrator and Early Childhood Coordinator.  She is Montessori certified in the Infant/Toddler, Primary, and Elementary levels. Ms. Bossy holds a BA in Early Childhood  Education with an emphasis in Montessori.  She enjoys connecting with nature by doing yoga and exploring outside. She has a passion for working with children and loves implementing the Montessori Philosophy in all aspects of her life, including raising her 4 children. 

Ms. Contreras has lived in Nevada her whole life. She’s been working with young children starting in her teenage year’s. Ms. Contreras researched into Montessori and loved the idea that children can be self-directed learners. She enjoys art, the outdoors, and reading books. 

Mrs. Gay grew up as a military child receiving her childhood education on military Air Force bases in England & Germany. She returned back to Las Vegas where she felt most at home & attended UNLV where she obtained a bachelor’s degree and shortly after, she received her aesthetician license. Since starting her family, she has been a stay-at-home mom, while utilizing her advanced aesthetician license in a private studio. Mrs. Gay’s passion for educating and helping children stems from her volunteer service projects with her youth ministry groups where she traveled to the Czech Republic for three summers to visit underdeveloped schools. She holds MVA’s vision and mission statements close to her heart ever since her first born started attending. Expressing feelings and acclimating to each student’s individual learning needs are what she believes sets the Maria Montessori way apart from traditional public education. She aims to create core memories with her students in their early childhood and hopes to be a memorable teacher to students even when they grow older. During Mrs. Gay’s leisure time, she enjoys going to Disneyland, trying new food spots, going to the theaters, and pilates.

Mrs. Green was born and raised in Brazil.  She has a bachelor's degree in business administration. and previously worked in finance and costumer service. For over 6 years, she has worked as a volunteer in a children's organization as a leader and teacher. She loves helping children and decided she would like to work in ​​early childhood education. She moved to the U.S. in 2016 and since then has devoted herself to educational instruction. When she learned about Montessori education, she fell in love with the philosophy and joined Montessori Visions. Mrs. Green has Montessori credentials in Infant/Toddler and Early Childhood. In her free time, she spends time with her family, volunteers at her church, and enjoys nature.

Aaron Hall learned about Montessori education from family members who are teachers and students.  He was inspired by the goals of Montessori to help develop the whole person, building respect, and self-confidence.  He enjoys working with students and believes he learns from them as they are learning from him. He also enjoys technology, reading and singing in a choir. 

Mrs. Hall joined Montessori Visions Academy in 2012 and is a certified Montessori Infant/Toddler and Early Childhood teacher. She studied in Arizona towards a BA in Psychology and a Minor in Music from the University of Arizona. She has worked with children since 1998, specializing in dance and gymnastics. She has worked with families of students with special needs and has spent time in Korea where she became fluent in the language. Mrs. Hall is an instructor for adults at Montessori Training of Southern Nevada.  She is excited to raise her children in the Montessori philosophy.

Ms. Hurley attended Dixie State University towards a BS in History and Art.  She has experience working at a children’s museum, helping children explore history and science.  The opportunity for children to learn hands-on and explore at their own pace are some of Ms. Hurley’s favorite concepts in Montessori.  She is excited to watch her daughter attend MVA and learn to be a creative and independent thinker.  Ms. Hurley enjoys going on hikes and spending time outdoors.

Ms. Zaghig Kevorkian was born and raised in the UAE.  Her family immigrated to Quebec in the early 90's.  She moved to the US in 2010 and has lived in Las Vegas since 2017.  She is trilingual, speaking English, French and Armenian.  She is a trained Montessori Early Childhood educator and is thrilled to see her daughters and her students learn using the Montessori method, building their self-confidence and self-motivation.  In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her daughters and exercising.

Megan Marino was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, and attended Loyola University of Chicago where she pursued a degree in Biology and Psychology.  She has years of experience working with children with disabilities as well as teaching children of all ages how to swim.  After having her daughter, she learned about Montessori education and felt that the philosophy and ethics aligned with her goals for raising her own child.  Joining Montessori Visions Academy has allowed her to be an active member of the community that follows her educational beliefs and raise her daughter in the Montessori way.  Ms. Marino also enjoys spending time with family, being active outdoors as much as possible, and continuing to grow in her knowledge of Montessori education and child development.

Mrs. Merino started teaching Early Music Stimulation classes in 2001 in Mexico City at the Artene Institute, Sala Chopin, Music and Arts and Montessori Schools among others. She has a background in Child Psychology and Music Pedagogy and has taught other educators from all of Latin America at the Latin American Forum of Music Education (FLADEM).  In the US, after becoming a mom to two amazing kids, she has worked in Early Intervention and ABA therapies, applying musical therapies and also taught a workshop to other ABA therapists and Child Development Resources in CA.  Currently, she is collaborating with Child Abuse Prevention in California and Nevada.  Her and her husband have created KIMET (Karen Iniciación Musical Estimulación Temprana) teaching once again, babies and parents, continuing her passion for kids, music and education.  Mrs. Merino is excited to be teaching in a Montessori Spanish immersion classroom!

Mrs. Mousel was born and raised in Luxembourg, where she attended Technical Administration and Business School.  During her schooling years she studied 13 years of French and German, currently she’s fluent in 5 languages. She loves traveling and experiencing different cultures, she’s visited 11 countries. Learning about early childhood psychology has always been her aspiration and she fell in love with the Montessori Philosophy at first sight. She always felt a deep connection to children, she loves teaching Montessori values and she feels she can make a significant difference in a child’s life. Teaching the French language according to the Montessori Philosophy at MVA has become her vocation and her true passion. Mrs. Mousel is certified in Montessori Early Childhood.  Her favorite hobby is cooking French and Italian cuisine. 

Mrs. Joanne Quintero used to work in the News and Public Affairs Department of a Television Network in the Philippines.  Since graduating from De La Salle University with an AB Communication Arts Degree, she has helped produce a talk show, a food review show, a singing competition and a show that rescues women and children from abusive situations.   She fell in love with the Montessori method when she became a mom, and convinced her husband it was the right path after telling him his favorite basketball player, Steph Curry, also went to a Montessori school.   Mrs.  Quintero believes learning about Montessori helped her to become a better parent and child advocate.  She believes Montessori is beneficial for all children in becoming life-long learners and advocates of peace and social justice.  One day, Mrs. Quintero also wishes to go back to one of her first loves, photography.  In the meantime, she is on a mission to fill their house with plants. 

Ms. Roes is both an educator and a 'creative inspirer'!  From a very young age she loved helping children learn and grow. What drew her to teaching is her love of taking care of her younger siblings and teaching them. It all started when she helped teach her younger brother and sister to read. Since then she has gone on to study Elementary education, discovered Montessori and become a certified Montessori Primary teacher. In any spare time Ms. Roes has, she likes to sing, read books watch old and new movies, eat breakfast food for any meal anytime, visit museums or places she's never been and go on hikes. 

Ms. Yovana Ruiz was born in California but has lived her whole life in Las Vegas.  She has always enjoyed working with children, beginning with babysitting her niece and nephew.  When she learned about Montessori education, she was intrigued and began to research more.  She is happy to be educating children in the Montessori environment and also wants to educate others about the Montessori philosophy.

Ms. Veloso was born in Brazil and spent most of her life in the Rio de Janeiro area. She attended a military elementary and high school and earned a bachelor's degree in literature and studied early childhood education. Ms. Veloso worked as a child educator and volunteered at an organization for adolescents. Ms. Veloso also worked as a school bus driver for 15 years. She moved to the United States where she learned of the Montessori philosophy through a friend, and she was impressed with the respectthat is shown to children through the program. She has always had a profound connection with children. Her passions in life also include reading, movies, travel, learning new cultures and sports.