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. 

Melina Garza has worked with children of varying ages over the years prior to coming to Montessori Visions Academy.  She enjoyed leading an after school program for middle school children where she focused on academic and enrichment activities. Her role included helping to provide children a safe and supportive place to learn, grow, and achieve, while offering the opportunity for children to develop skills, build mastery, and achieve in school and in life.  She also worked as a Summer Camp Director for the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada, featuring archery, confidence courses, art and crafts, hiking, backpacking, STEAM challenges, and campfire fun. Ms. Garza fell in love with Montessori when she learned about Montessori's five principals, inlcuding respect, helping children become independent thinkers, and helping children develop a positive attitude towards school. She is excited to bring her past experiences to support MVA in helping children build life skills to become their best selves, while also helping them build fluency in Spanish.  Ms. Garza's hobby is cooking healthy and nutritious meals, which also includes healthy desserts. She loves to exercise and her interests are kickboxing, dancing, and strength training. 

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 Inguilizian 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.

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. 

Mrs. Reynoso was a professional accountant in Mexico. She followed her heart to Las Vegas where she lives with her husband and son.  Ever since her son was born, she has been learning about Montessori in order to help strengthen her son's growth, development, and self awareness to help him be an independent person. This led her to take courses in Montessori education in order to apply her  knowledge at home. With her new knowledge, Mrs. Reynoso practices  positive discipline and strongly believes that there is no better way than Montessori to nurture and educate your child, starting at home. She is continuing to further expand her knowledge in Montessori and hopes to help other families with respectful parenting.

Ms. Riquerme was born and raised in Brazil. She has a bachelor's degree in pedagogy and a specialization in institutional and clinical psychology along with more than 15 years of experience in school administration. She also has over 30 years of volunteer work with children and youths. She studied about Montessori philosophy in college, and learned about Montessori Visions through her daughter and is happy to be part of our Montessori community. Her hobbies are reading, painting and going to church with her family.

Ms.  Russell is a Las Vegas native, living and growing up in Nevada. She has been interested in the Montessori lifestyle and community since she learned about it and is so grateful for the education and independence it’s given her son. She is excited to learn with the children and express her love and appreciation of the Montessori philosophy. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Art from UNLV and has a business in Photography working with children and families and also is growing to love weddings! She is a Montessori Infant/Toddler and Primary certified teacher, she loves being a part of the family here at Montessori Visions.  Along with learning and teaching the children, she is excited for them to teach her as well. In the last 6 years, Maryann has learned so much about the world around her because of Montessori. She truly loves every aspect of the community, philosophy and family.