Our Staff

Marcia's career in teaching began in 1997. She received her BA at FSU in Political Science and her MA at The American University in International Communication. She then earned her teaching certificate from the Institute for Advanced Montessori Studies (IAMS). She is accredited by the American Montessori Society (AMS). She also received her certification in Phono-Graphix from the ReadAmerica Institute. She calls teaching her calling and finds nothing more fulfilling than watching her students' eagerness and excitement for learning blossom and grow every year.

Ingrid is the co-owner and administrator of the Montessori School of East Orlando. She was born in Breda, Holland and came to America when she was 15 years old. As a child, she attended the Workplaatz--a Montessori school run by Bette and Kees Boeke. After a lifetime of working in such diverse fields as a nurse, Captain, wife, mother, grandmother, small business owner, etc., she now enjoys working with the amazing students at MSEO. Her joy is ensuring that all of her students are nurtured with love, understanding, and joy.

Anuette received her BA at Bayamon Central University in PR, in Social Worker. She received her Master of Social Work in Clinic Area in Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico in 2009. She has the Florida Early Childhood Professional training and is also accredited by the American Montessori Society (AMS) in Early Childhood Education 2 1/2 to 6 years old. Anuette enjoys being around children as she has not only worked since 1997, but until now focused on children between the ages of 1 to 6 years old. She grew up around children because her dad was a teacher and her mom dedicated her life to child care. For her, being in the school is her happy place.

Paola joined MSEO in 2023 as a lower elementary teacher. Initially discovering the beauty of Montessori for her own three children, she realized that this style of teaching not only fit her own personal philosophy of education, but also meshed perfectly with her love of helping others and making a true difference in the world. She loves that she has finally found her calling and is looking forward to learning and growing each and every day right alongside her students.

Marisol was born in Cali, Colombia, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (1992) and a specialist postgraduate qualification in Finance (1997). She enriched her professional career for 10 years before moving to the United States in 1999 due to her husband's job transfer. In 2008, while her daughters were studying at MSEO, Marisol volunteered for a year. She had the privilege of starting the Spanish program and working with primary, lower, and upper elementary teachers. Over the years, every teacher has profoundly contributed to her understanding of the Montessori system. Marisol has fallen in love with Montessori, awakening her passion for positively changing the lives of many children. She believes that observing the essence of the human being in children is essential to building a good future. The best reward for her is the personal, academic, and professional development of the children she guides. Currently working with younger children, Marisol's responsibilities have become exponentially larger, reflecting the importance of the first steps in a human's development. These changes take many forms, including their first hug, first smile, and first tear.

Tania joined the faculty of the MSEO in 2018. She initially worked as an assistant in the Primary classroom and as the science and history teacher for the Upper Elementary Students. From 2019 - 2023, she was the lead Upper Elementary teacher. Now, she is the co-lead teacher for Upper Elementary and the Middle School. Prior to joining the MSEO, she had a career as a commissioned officer in the United States Public Health Service. She served in the Indian Health Service on the Navajo Nation in Crownpoint, New Mexico for eighteen years; Tania and her husband were the only pediatricians for the Crownpoint service area, providing care for 20,000 people. Tania was honorably discharged in 2018 as a Captain, and happily switched careers to teaching children. She has a B.S. in biology from Florida State University and an M.D. from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.

Our dedicated staff member is currently working on their biography. In the meantime, we appreciate their valuable contributions to our school.

Our dedicated staff member is currently working on their biography. In the meantime, we appreciate their valuable contributions to our school.

Our dedicated staff member is currently working on their biography. In the meantime, we appreciate their valuable contributions to our school.

Our dedicated staff member is currently working on their biography. In the meantime, we appreciate their valuable contributions to our school.

Jace joined the Montessori School of East Orlando in April 2024 as the Office Administrator. Though an unexpected cross-country move required her to step away from her on-site role, her love and dedication to the school did not go unnoticed. MSEO retained Jace as a remote, part-time team member, allowing her to continue contributing creatively to the school by editing the website, enhancing photos, creating resources, and more. Her time at MSEO has profoundly shaped her outlook on life, igniting a passion for creativity through photography and organization. Jace is grateful to remain a part of the MSEO community and to support its mission from afar.

Robert is a violinist, composer, and playwright who joined MSEO in 2009 as our Drama Director, Voice Teacher, and after-school piano and violin teacher. During his non-school hours, he is the full-time violinist at Walt Disney World, but loves nothing more than working with the students and seeing their transformation on stage. Robert writes the musicals that the students perform each year and often tailors the parts to the students that have literally grown up under his tutelage. You might also see Robert outside on a lawn mower, landscaping the grounds, or playing soccer with the students at recess. He holds a BA of Fine Arts from the North Carolina School of the Arts and a MA in Violin Performance from Tulsa University.

Our dedicated staff member is currently working on their biography. In the meantime, we appreciate their valuable contributions to our school.

Ross is what is most affectionately known as a Man-of-all-Work. He is a master carpenter, but will put his hand to almost anything. He is always on call and loves nothing more than to find ways to involve the students in discovering the beauty in the world around them. You might see Ross taking the students on a hay ride during Thanksgiving or saving a small wild creature from the elements. He is a conservationist at heart and is known to protect all life with gentleness and compassion.