Teachers
Anuradha Sala Founder, Head Teacher
Anuradha Sala (Anu) is a deeply motivated and reliable Montessori Preschool teacher and founder of LM with a stellar record of classroom and administrative achievement. In her 18 years of experience, Anu has developed excellent teaching strategies for children in various stages of development, including children with challenging behaviors and disabilities. She believes in and commits to every child that enters her classroom because her goal is to help every child be the best version of themselves.
Education
Child Development Site Supervisor Permit by California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Children and Adult Psychology -- DVC, California
Health, Safety, and Nutrition for Young Children -- DVC California
Montessori Early Childhood Credentials -- American Montessori Society (AMS)
Certificate in Montessori Training -- California State University, East Bay
Early Child Development Units -- Vanguard University of Southern California
ECD Administration -- Chabot-Las Positas Community College
Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce -- Andhra University, India
Experience
Lotus Montessori (San Ramon, CA)
Founder/Head/Preschool-Kindergarten Teacher March 2021 - present
Peace Flower Montessori (San Ramon, CA)
Director/Head/Preschool-Kindergarten Teacher 2017-2020
Hacienda Child Development Center (Pleasanton, CA)
Head/Preschool-Kindergarten Teacher Jul 2014 - Nov 2016
Lead Teacher in Preschool (3-6) Jun 2011 - Jun 2014
Teacher in Preschool (3-6) Jun 2007 - Jun 2011
Kiddin’ Around, Childcare Facility (Coppell, TX)
Supervisor/Teacher Mar 2003 - Oct 2006
Moore Elementary School (Coppell, TX)
Volunteer, 2nd Grade 2002- 2003
Volunteer, 1st Grade 2001-2002
Soyeon Lee (Sonya) Lead Teacher
Education
Introduction to ECE Curriculum -- DVC, California
Principles and Practices in ECE -- DVC, California
Child, Family, and Community -- DVC, California
Child Development and Psychology -- DVC, California
Health/Safety/Nutrition: Young Child -- DVC, California
Diversity in ECE -- DVC, California
Master in Education -- South Korea
BA in English Language and Literature -- South Korea
Teacher's Certificate -- South Korea
Experience
Lotus Montessori (San Ramon, CA)
Lead Teacher March 2021 - present
Peace Flower Montessori (San Ramon, CA)
Lead Teacher Nov 2019 - Mar 2020
Good News Club (San Ramon, CA)
Director/Teacher Feb 2013 - Nov 2017
Korean Baptist Church of Austin (Austin, TX)
Director of Preschool Ministry/Teacher Jan 1999 - Feb 2011
Ja-un Elementary School (Daejon, South Korea)
Teacher Mar 1993 - Feb 1997
Bharati Mohan Lead Teacher
Bharati Mohan is an AMS certified teacher with 25 years of extensive experience in teaching young children. She is passionate about the Montessori teaching method because it focuses on students' development and learning capacity. Bharti enjoys working with young children because she loves the way they look at the world and provides an opportunity ensures children get a good start off in their lives. This profession also gives her an opportunity to connect with the community and help the parents.
Education
Theoria Technical College - Early Childhood Education Administration
American Montessori Society - Early Childhood Credential Training and Professional Development Program
California State University East Bay - Montessori Education
Diablo Valley College College - Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Education Adult Supervision
Bombay University (N.G. Acharya & D.K. Marathe College) - Mumbai, India Bachelors of Arts in Financial Accounting
Experience
Lotus Montessori School
Lead Teacher Preschool through Kindergarten March 2022- Present
Learn and Play Montessori
Lead Teacher, Kindergarten Jan 2018-2020
Nurture Kids Montessori (formerly Little Genius Montessori)
Lead Teacher, Preschool April 2015-Dec 2017
La Petite Academy
Lead Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten Oct 2001- April 2015
Walt Disney School
Paraprofessional 1996
Fountainhead Montessori
Assistant Teacher, Preschool 1993-1996