Meet Our Staff
Our Teachers and Assistant Teachers are the best in class. Here's why
All of our teachers hold 4-year college degrees, and many hold graduate degrees as well, including some in Engineering, Computer Science, and MBAs. Every Primary and Pre-Primary (Pre-K) program has at least one Montessori-certified teacher, a credential that requires two additional years of training through AMS (American Montessori Society). All staff attend our annual Montessori conference; the most recent one took place in Washington, D.C., over three full days.
Unlike many preschools and daycare centers, more than 90% of our teachers stay with us long-term — not just for a year or two. Your child will have the same teachers throughout the year, often for multiple years in a row. Many parents, when enrolling a younger sibling, request the same classroom their older child had, and we're able to accommodate that.
All staff are approved to work by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Office of Child Care. This includes ongoing background checks through both the FBI and Maryland CJIS, as well as a medical evaluation every five years. All staff are certified in First Aid/CPR, and some hold Medical Administration certification as well.
Ms. Sangi
About Me
Ms. Sangi is the owner/director of our school. Prior to opening GVMS, she owned and operated Urbana Montessori, a small Montessori school in the Villages of Urbana. She began teaching at Urbana Montessori in 2007 and has dreamed for years to operate a bigger Montessori school; hence “Green Valley Montessori” was born. Prior to 2007 she was a teacher at a private Montessori school.
Ms. Sangi has a Masters Degree in Communications and English as well as her Montessori certification in Early Childhood Education from AMS (American Montessori Society). Both her daughters went to Montessori preschools and realized the importance of the Montessori method of learning in Early Childhood Education. She has lived in Villages of Urbana for over 20 years with her husband, Mr. Deva.
Ms. Naga
About Me
Ms. Naga is the Lead Montessori teacher for Room 3. She has a master’s degree computer applications. She earned her Early Childhood Montessori Certification from the Montgomery Montessori Institute, Rockville, MD. Ms. Naga joined the Green Valley staff in April of 2015. She resides in Monrovia, Maryland with her husband, two daughters and her pet dog “Kushi”. Ms. Naga enjoys doing artwork.
Ms. Bhavna
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Ms. Victoria
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Ms. Anjani
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Ms. Maria
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Our Assistant Teacher in Primary Room 3, who is currently attending a Montessori training program for Early childhood education. She joined GVMS in 2019. She is originally from the Philippines and has a 4-year US Equivalent college degree as well as graduate studies. Her child attended the Montessori program at GVMS, and she and her family live in Urbana, MD, along with their dog “Stromy”. She plays tennis, and her hobbies include singing, dancing, and drama.
Ms. Lakshmi
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Our Assistant Teacher in Primary room 4. She joined GVMS in 2023. She has 4-year US Equivalent college degree in Engineering. She lives in Clarksburg with her family.
Ms. Jen
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Ms. Fatima
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Ms. Sabeen
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Ms. Sabeen is the Lead Teacher for Pre-Primary Room 2, and she started at GVMS in 2015. She has a Montessori certification and worked in Montessori classroom for over 10 years. She has 2 young boys who are both in a Montessori Elementary school.
Ms. Isanka
About Me
Ms. Isanka is the Assistant Teacher for Infant Room 6, and she started at GVMS in 2021. She has 5 years of Childcare experience and is certified in all required childcare training.
Ms. Marisa
About Me
Ms. Marisa is a Teacher for Pre-Primary Room 1, and she started at GVMS in 2026. She has 15 years of Childcare experience and has CDA certification along with MD Level 6 credentials. She is originally from Peru, completed her graduate studies in Psychology, and speaks Spanish fluently. Ms. Marisa loves to work out, and her hobbies are singing and dancing.
Ms. Kate
About Me
Ms. Kate is an Assistant Teacher in a Pre-Primary and also works in the Aftercare program. She started at GVMS in 2015 and was an Assistant Teacher in another Montessori school for 10 years. She loves to travel and in her spare time, she helps others in church including organizing events.
Ms. Poornima
About Me
Assistant Teacher in Pre-Primary Room 2, has been working at Green Valley Montessori since 2024 and plays a key role in supporting children’s learning and development. She has an MBA in HR and Finance. Her hobbies include reading books, outdoor activities and investing. She and her husband live in Monrovia, MD.
Ms. Harika
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