The success of our school is the result of the quality of our program and the mature professional staff we choose, and the realization that all children deserve the greatest respect, loving care, and professional guidance in their development. This philosophy underlies everything we do at school. The task of the teacher in our classroom is more that of guide than that of instructor. This is why the teacher is normally called “directress”. His/her main function is to be a link between the child and the Prepared Environment, by means of which the child has the opportunity to develop his individual potentialities to the utmost.

 

Ram

Ramona - Teaching Director Montessori Program
Ramona's first. contact. with the Montessori. Method goes. back to the year 2000, when she was offered to teach the French language in a Montessori School, here in the United States. By that time she had acquired her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Languages (German and English) and had been teaching languages in Europe since 1987. Being in her first Montessori School, she suddenly discovered a new way of knowing, loving and teaching a child. She began to understand the importance of working more fully with the child's urge to learn and the importance of preparing the child, at this very young age, not for school but for life.Ramona successfully mastered the Montessori Diploma in February, 2002 and completed the approved Course of Study and Practical Training of the International Association of Progressive Montessori. Her inner discipline.and excellent. organizational skills made. room for more.Ramona went back
to College and successfully completed the Infant and Toddler Program at UCI Montessori. She also completed the Program for the Administration of Schools for Young Children - Personnel, at Irvine Valley College. Ramona's strong belief in the Montessori Philosophy and Education together with her already acquired pedagogical experience and excellent educational background, made it possible to start her own Montessori Program under the name of "Robin Hood Montessori School".
       

 

Mirna completed her BA in Education at the American University of Beirut in 2002. She then earned her MA degree in Education at Pepperdine University in 2003. While she was assisting at a preschool in Irvine, the teacher who was about to go on maternity leave had told her about Montessori. Mirna did some research about the Montessori system and felt that she had found her passion. She quickly enrolled at the International Association of Progressive Montessori Training Institute, where she completed her internship and became a teacher’s assistant. Mirna earned her Montessori diploma in 2004 and co-taught for one year. After that, she worked as a lead teacher for two years. She thought it would be beneficial to gain knowledge at the administrative level, so she earned a certificate in the Administration of Schools for Young Children at Irvine Valley College in 2005. Mirna also fulfilled the Infants & Toddlers for Caregivers program at the University of California Irvine Extension. She then taught for three years as a Montessori lead teacher in the Midwest. Mirna enjoys creating a comfortable and secure atmosphere in the classroom. She feels that experiencing new and exciting milestones with children at the early childhood level is priceless.

Mirna

Mirna Faysal - Teacher Montessori Program
     
     
 

Kathy

Katy Mirnezam - Teacher Infant / Toddler Program

 

Katy completed her BA in French at the Azad Islamic University in Tehran, Iran. Katy has completed her Montessori Training at the IAPM in 2005 and has ever since worked in a Montessori environment. Katy completed her Infant Training at the Saddleback College. Her strong organizational skills and passion for education enable a wonderful relationship with Robin Hood. When not at school Katy spends a lot of time with her 2 boys and husband.

 
 

 

    
Hadley graduated from Biola University with a Bachelor's degree in Fine Art in 2006. Hadley has enjoyed working with children for many years and loves to be able to show them the wonderful world of learning and art. In 2008 Hadley married the love of her life and they currently live in Irvine. In her free time Hadley enjoys running, going to the beach and traveling with her husband. Hadley enrolled in the Montessori Training and is looking forward to successfully completing her training.

 

 

Hadley

Hadley McCall - Assistant Teacher Montessori Program

 

  
 

 

Zahra

Zahra Hedayati - Teacher Infant / Toddler Program

 

 

 
Zahra has completed her studies at Shemiran College in Iran, earning the License in Pre-Elementary Education in 1978. Her over 26 years experience in childcare, combined with her love for children all ages makes her a beloved teacher among children and parents. Zahra completed her Infant Training at the Saddleback College. In her free time Zahra loves to organize and cook and spend time with her family.
Amy graduated from Azusa Pacific University in the spring of 2008 with a degree in Liberal Studies. Southern California is her home, but Amy loves to travel and visit other countries. In her spare time Any loves to read, go to the beach, and do art projects. Amy has a strong interest in education and in child development. Amy knows how to make each child feel unique and valued. She manages classroom activites with both patience and enhusiasm.

 

 

 

Amy

Amy Garner - Assistant Teacher Montessori Program

 

  
       
 

Zahra

Hugo Miranda - Teacher Assistant Montessori Program

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As an English major at CSU Northridge Hugo traveled to his native Costa Rica to become an ESL teacher. In 2001, he received a full-paid scholarship to study Mandarin Chinese in Taiwan for one year. He later supported his language training by tutoring both Spanish and English. He came back to settle down and get married. He is currently completing a degree in Linguistics at CSU Fullerton. Hugo is a language teacher specializing in the area of linguistics called language acquisition. As a pioneer in early foreign language education in Orange County,  he hopes to apply all this knowledge with his newborn son in Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. In his free time, he organizes a club for learners of Mandarin Chinese called Mandarin Friends which was featured in the LA Times.