Gaby

My name is Aida Garcia.  I am a native Mexican that is fluent both in Spanish and English.  My husband, Hector, and I have one child, Max, who attends Greenway Crossing Montessori in the 3-6 Primary Room. I have always had a love for learning and children.  I am very happy to have a professional career as a Montessori Teacher.   I have been with the school since the Fall of 2005.  My early childhood education is from MATC and a Montessori training from Meca-Seton Training Center of Hinsdale, Illinois.  I love sharing my Spanish language in the morning 3-6 Primary classroom.    I also plan weekly an intensive seven hour immersion environment for the Elementary classroom and a two hour immersion for the Extended Day children.   I love my work and hope to meet you soon.

Virginia "Vicki"

My name is Virginia Albarrán and I was born in Morelos, Mexico. My little girl will be born around July 5, 2008.  I have a certification for childcare through MATC and also Montessori training from Meca-Seton Training Center of Hinsdale, Illinois.  I have been working at Greenway Crossing Montessori for two years (since 2006). I really enjoy teaching.  I especially like that Montessori respects each child. I think it is wonderful that the children become very independent.  We try to help each child prepare for the future.  Every day the children teach me something new.  I am continuing my own education through MATC.  I truly believe that children are our key for the future and that knowledge is one of our most precious gifts in life.

Gloria

My name is Gloria Trejo-Gonzales.  I was born in Temascalcingo, Mexico and studied at Santa Rosa Academy.  My husband, Sergio, and I have four children.  I have attended MATC for a career in Child Care with an emphasis in Infants & Toddlers.   I attended Meca-Seton Training Center in Hinsdale, Illinois for my Montessori training.  I have worked with the toddlers at Greenway Montessori School since March 2007and love the little ones.  I enjoy sharing my Spanish language and culinary heritage.  My tamales are always a big hit on Family Nights at the school.  I hope to share some with you soon.

Ariel

Hello, my name is Ariel Bohnsack and I am 20 years old. I am the After-School teacher here at Greenway Crossing Montessori School. I also teach one of the Elementary classes during the Summer Camp. I started at Greenway Crossing the summer of ‘08. I am from Warren, IL where I lived with my 5 brothers and sisters. I moved to Madison to attend school at Edgewood College, where I am majoring in Nursing and Psychology. I have grown up around Montessori my whole life with my Grandma, Ms. Cynthia (President and Director of Greenway Crossing Montessori). I have also received Montessori Training from MECA Seton in Chicago. I love working at the school. I love to see children learn and grow. It is such a friendly place, it really feels like home. 

Phyllis

Hello, my name is Phyllis, I was born in North Dakota and have lived in West Bend, Sheboygan and Madison Wisconsin. I have been teaching for 40 year and started working at Greenway Crossing Montessori the fall of 2008. I graduated from Jamestown College with a BS in Elementary Education. I have Pre-school Montessori Training from MMTTC in Chicago. I also have my Elementary Montessori Program training from NAMC in British Columbia, Canada.

I am married with four children. I love working with children and watching them change and grow in independence. My biggest goal is to instill in them a love of learning.

What attracted me to Greenway Crossing Montessori School was the diversity and sense of "family" felt throughout the school.