With a diverse background, a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education Teaching in Philosophy, and an

MS degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, I worked as a school counselor and a volunteer educator for several years with age groups ranging from 1 to 17 and teens and adults with disabilities as a Job Placement/Vocational Specialist both in Istanbul /Turkey and the US.

Yet, I must confess the most fun and rewarding part was spending time with the infants and preschool age group. I must have some aura that works like a magnet to attract kids immediately.

I earned my Master of Science degree with honors, summa cum laude, In Rehabilitation Counseling at the University of Texas Pan-American (merged into UTRGV) and became a Certified Rehab Counselor in 2012.

However, after giving birth to my son, we decided to raise him alone until my husband and I found an excellent educational setting. We discovered the Montessori Method then, and that is how I felt passionate about its philosophy. Fostering and enhancing each child’s natural wonder and guiding them

to work independently and respectfully was the perfect match so I became a proud Montessori mom and, since then, learned a lot!

I am now so thankful to find an opportunity to get my Infant-Toddler training and honored to be a part of this fantastic MIM family in my second year as a Toddler Teacher. I am thrilled to warmly welcome you and your precious toddlers as we embark on a beautiful journey of growth, learning, and discovery here at Montessori In Motion. I can’t wait to learn more about them.

Outside the classroom, I enjoy spending time with my beautiful family including our furry kids, traveling, plant-based cooking, art, recycling crafts, and jewelry making. Also gaining pottery skills is number 1 on my near future bucket list