About
Faculty & Staff Bio
- hillt@leelanaumontessori.org
- BA - Montessori Emphasis
- MA - Integrated Montessori Education
- American Montessori Certification - Primary
- AMI Elementary Certification - Montessori Institute Denver
Tanya was introduced to Montessori education when her son went to a Montessori school in Midland, MI. She was instantly drawn to the Montessori philosophy and pedagogy as he went through his primary class as a four-year-old. Tanya began her AMS training to receive her Primary credential and has taught in a Montessori environment for 26 years. Since her time in Midland, MI, she has served in two other schools. She was at Kingsley Montessori School in Boston, MA. and Esprit International School in The Woodlands, TX. Tanya has a passion for Montessori education and teaching children of all ages. She completed her master’s thesis in Montessori Integrated Learning at Endicott College in Massachusetts where her love for Cosmic education was deepened and informed. When Tanya is not in the classroom, she is at home with her husband remodeling their house and taking care of their “farm” and dogs. She loves to visit her children and grandchildren in Texas, Louisiana, and Florida.
