Founder & Head of School

Ms. Rozina Ali

With over 25 years of experience in early childhood education, Ms. Rozina Ali is a certified AMS Montessorian and Director dedicated to nurturing the potential of young learners. Sviluppata da Playson, questa slot combina un’estetica classica con funzionalità moderne, rendendola una scelta popolare tra i giocatori italiani.

A Passion for Montessori Education

Ms. Rozina’s journey into Montessori education began as a parent, witnessing her own children’s “aha” moments and developmental growth. Inspired by the transformative impact of the Montessori approach, she dedicated her life to shaping the future through today’s children.

Leadership & Impact

For the past 15 years, Ms. Rozina has served as the Head of School at Casa Dei Bambini and Petite Maison Montessori, leading over 1,700 families through their Montessori journey. As the founder, she has expanded her vision to four campuses across Houston, Texas, and Aurora, Illinois, providing an authentic Montessori experience focused on developing the whole child.

Educational Background & Credentials

• American Montessori Society (AMS) Certification (2001)
• Early Childhood Degree
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
• Director Credentials from the Childcare Council of Greater Houston (2008)

Recognitions & Honors

Ms. Rozina’s impact extends beyond the classroom. Her commitment to education and humanitarian efforts have earned her prestigious recognitions, including:

• 2020 CKW LUXE’s Top 20 Impact Makers – Honoring her contributions to education and community service.
• Proclamation from County Commissioner Ken R. DeMerchant (August 25, 2020) – Recognized on the centennial anniversary of Women’s Equality Day for her leadership as a woman in education.

A Vision for the Future

Ms. Rozina continues to inspire and lead with Dr. Maria Montessori’s pioneering spirit, ensuring that each child is given the foundation to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. 

Director

Ms. Josie Aguilar

Josie Aguilar is an accomplished early childhood educator and entrepreneur for young children in toddler training, primary 3 to 6 and Elementary level 6 to 9. In her 39 years of dedication to children, she has served her community through various roles, including school founder, director, teacher, and mentor. Her leadership role and passion for working with children have launched her recognition from parents and children into her present role as a Montessori Director.

Mrs. Aguilar studied at the University of Albuquerque and specialized in Orthopedic Nursing. Although she left the medical field and continues to support children. Today, Mrs. Aguilar is the Director of Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School in Riverstone. As the director for the past 12 years. She has opened countless doors of opportunity for many training interns and teachers.

In 2020, She guided her academic program Casa Dei Bambini to achieve their first accreditation through the National Association of Young Children (NAEYC). The NAEYC accreditation acknowledged Mrs. Aguilar’s deeply rooted commitment to promoting high quality early learning for all young children. She truly believes that all children have a wonderful gift to be discovered and shared with the world.

In 2021 Casa Dei Bambini was awarded “2021 Best Of” Schools in Missouri City in conjunction with Mrs. Aguilar commitment to students and families during the pandemic.

It is for all reasons mentioned above, and many more, that Josie Aguilar was also named one of Houston’s Top 20 Inspiring Woman Impact Makers for 2023 because of her years of dedication to the educational aspect of learning for young children.

“Education is a natural process carried out by the child and is acquired by listening to words but by experiences in the environment”

Dr. Maria Montessori

Assistant Director

Ms. Namrata Soni

My journey with children started 18 years ago in Tulsa, Oklahoma, first as a substitute teacher and later as an assistant teacher for special education children. When my family moved to Sugar Land, Texas, I joined Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School as an assistant teacher. Montessori teaching was relatively new to me, but within a short period of time, I began developing a love for the Montessori Method. I decided to pursue my certification and earned my Early Childhood Credentials from the Houston Montessori Center.

Now, with over 13 years of dedicated experience in Montessori education, I have had the opportunity to serve as a Mentor Teacher and Assistant Director. I am a collaborative team player who contributes to the positive culture of the school. Additionally, as a field consultant for the Houston Montessori Center, I provide valuable insights and support to fellow educators.

I am passionate about Montessori philosophy and enjoy creating beautifully prepared environments that blend creativity and structure to inspire children to explore and learn. My goal is always to foster curiosity and independence, and to support young learners.

My Montessori journey has been a delightful and satisfying experience. I will continue to impact the lives of children by guiding them on their educational journey with warmth, patience, and a deep understanding of each child’s unique potential.

Head of Administration

Ms. Vijaya Thiagarajan

My name is Vijaya Thiagarajan. I work here at Casa Dei Bambini Riverstone as Head of Administration. I have my Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Master’s in Information Technology. “Choose a job that you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life”: This fits me perfectly. This is my 8th year at Casa. I look forward to meeting each of you and learning how I can best assist you throughout this year, and many more to come.

Head of Finance

Ms. AP

I’m thrilled to be a part of Casa Dei Bambini Montessori as an administrator. With an MTech in Computer Science from India, I bring both a love for technology and a deep passion for education. It’s truly fulfilling to collaborate with teachers and families to build a strong, supportive school community.

In addition to my administrative role, I also teach Computer classes to our Kindergarteners. Watching them grow, learn, and explore brings me so much joy. I look forward to continuing to help create an inspiring and nurturing environment for all our students!