Staff

December 8, 2023
Ms. Ally Tirendi Primary EDP at La Jolla Montessori School

Ms. Ally Tirendi

Ms. Ally Tirendi earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from UC San Diego in 2023. She most enjoyed her course in Introduction to Early Childhood Education and hopes to continue to teach science one day. Ms. Ally is from New Jersey and came to San Diego three years ago. She grew up teaching children to dance, working at the YMCA, and has experience babysitting. Read more
November 14, 2024
Ms. Rachel Pigula at La Jolla Montessori School

Ms. Rachel Pigula

Ms. Rachel Pigula earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology at Fairfield University in 2019. Since then, she has worked as a private nanny, as well as taught and explored the world of yoga and Ayurveda. Ms. Rachel aims to marry these ancient practices with early childhood education in order to infuse mindfulness into the classroom. Read more
August 12, 2024
Ms. Courtney Miller Floating Teacher / In-House Substitute at La Jolla Montessori School

Ms. Courtney Miller

Ms. Courtney Miller attended both Humboldt State University in Northern California and the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Integrative Animal Biology. She worked in the science field after graduation from working with big cats at a zoo to working in quality control in the beer industry. Ms. Courtney has also held many child-related jobs over the years. During her childhood, her mother ran a daycare business in their home. Being around children throughout her childhood and adolescence ignited her love and passion for working with younger children. She worked as a gymnastics instructor, swimming instructor, gym teacher at My Gym Children’s Fitness Center and as a nanny for several families in Virginia Beach. Ms. Courtney believes she has found her calling in the Montessori method and is currently finishing up her Childhood Education courses so that she may train to be certified as a Montessori Guide. Read more