Lead Teacher / Toddler co-ordinator

Ms. Elsa Cortez

Hello I am Elsa Cortez. I have been teaching Montessori for over 19 years. I have been with Casa Dei Bambini for over 10 years. I have been the Lead Toddler Teacher.

I have AMS certification for Toddler.

When I became interested in education it allowed me the opportunity to explore and experiment with children. They invited me into their world with the joy of learning and showed much love for me as a teacher. I will continue to receive adequate training that will allow me to continue the Montessori Method for teaching.

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Ms. Iman Gad

My name is Ms. Iman Gad. I am married and I have two children. I have been in the field of teaching for 37 years. My years of experience comes with a great opportunity of speaking French, Arabic and English. I also hold a bachelor degree of Agricultural Science.

I have worked as an assistant toddler teacher for nine years in Casa Dei Bambini. My goal as a Montessori teacher is to make sure that I meet the needs of each child developmentally. I always enjoy working with the children to make sure they are happy, settled and focused with a sense of loving and belonging.

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Ms. Natasha Atashband

My name is Natasha Atashband. I am Wife, Mother and teacher. I have two beautiful children. My daughter is 11 years old and my son is 4 years old. My daughter was a Montessori student and so is my son.

I was born and raised in Tehran and have my BC on Dramatic literature. I have lots of stories for children in Farsi language. I moved to the U.S.A 12 years ago and we lived in Kansas City until May 2022. Honored to work as a toddler teacher for 8 years. Me and my family are so excited to move to Texas to spend more time with our family.

I am so excited to start working with Casa Dei Bambini from September 2022. I love spending my days with children because they are inviting me into their world with lots of joy and learning. Also being a teacher allowed me the opportunity to explore and experiment with children.

I am working on my Montessori certification and will become certified lead Montessori infant/ toddler teacher in March 2023.