Meet the team

Our Staff & Board

Our administration and staff are highly trained, talented, and love working with children. We believe great teachers are our best asset — dedicated, every day, to authentic Montessori education.

Faculty

The people who guide our children

Ms. Diane Woodyard

Head of School

Ms. Rebekah Baltazar

Assistant Head of School

Ms. Kathy Frankenstein

Lead Guide – Angelfish

Ms. Belen Inal

Lead Guide – Clownfish

Ms. Nahomy Meija

Assistant Guide – Angelfish

Ms. Berenice Villafan

Assistant Guide – Bettafish

Ms. Briana Moreno

Assistant Guide – Bettafish

Ms. Gardenia Ortega

Assistant Guide – Clownfish

Ms. Isabella Martinez

Assistant Guide – Feather Fin

Ms. Manda Gempler

Reading Specialist

Ms. Anna Mayen

Lead Guide – Bettafish

Ms. Kassandra Castillo

Assistant Guide – Clownfish

Ms. Rosela Martinez

Lead Guide – Feather Fin

Ms. Narinder Kaur

Assistant Guide – Dory

Ms. Nica Galang

Lead Guide – Eels

Ms. Elena Mazon

Lead Guide – Eels

Ms. Carola Guzman

Assistant Guide – Eels

Ms. Jessica Garcia

Assistant Guide – Eels

Ms. Delani Hita

Lead Guide – Aftercare Program

Reverend Amy E. Jacober, PhD, MDiv, MSW, MACSS

Chaplain

Pastor Amy has served in ministry for nearly 25 years. She holds an MDiv and a PhD in Theology, with a particular interest in practical theology. Her connection to St. Peter's Montessori began when her three children started attending in 2012. She is deeply invested in the faith formation and scriptural teaching of our students, from our youngest to our most experienced. Beyond chapel, she is a professor of Theology & Youth Ministry with a range of pastoral duties — and she treasures time with her family, where she can be found hiking, cooking, or playing board games around the table.

Family voices

What families say

"The teachers are patient and kind to the kids."

— Patricia K.

"The director is incredibly qualified and is always available for our questions. Our son's teaching team is equally impressive and highly qualified."

— Victoria B.

Leadership

School Board

Our governing board brings together parents, parishioners, and professionals who volunteer their time and talents to steward the mission of St. Peter's.