Hello! My name is Mary Banda, and teaching is an absolute passion of mine, and I am thrilled to work with you and your child! To help you get to know me a little better, I began my Montessori journey in 2013 as an Assistant Guide in a Toddler environment at a Montessori school in Austin. It was there that I discovered my love for the Montessori philosophy and my passion for working with this age group. In the summer of 2015, I attended the Houston Montessori Center, where I completed my Infant/Toddler Montessori certification. Since then, I have had the wonderful opportunity to serve as a Lead Guide for 11 years and continue to grow as a Montessori educator. I look forward to getting to know each of you and creating a warm, joyful, and nurturing environment where your child can learn, explore, and flourish. Here’s to an exciting year of learning, discovery, and adventure together!