A Santa Fe local and La Mariposa Montessori Alumni, I began my journey as a

Montessori student in kindergarten. After graduating from the University of New Mexico

with a B.A. in pre-medical biology and psychology, I began teaching Spanish at La

Mariposa in 2024. A violinist since the age of three, I played classical and mariachi

music for many years. Becoming a teacher at La Mariposa has allowed me to integrate

my Montessori background, with my love of learning, caring for others, and music.

Composing educational songs and unearthing classics has been something I’ve

enjoyed integrating into my student’s learning experiences. Currently, I am the assistant

teacher in the South class, where I aim to provide comfort, safety and guidance to our

youngest students.

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