- Tel: 1(345) 640 7827
- info@villagemontessori.ky
- 94 Solaris Avenue Camana Bay
Our Staff
Empowering Minds, Inspiring Futures: Our Dedicated Staff, Your Child's Guiding Stars.
Meet our staff members:
Alianys (Aly) Wong
Job Role: Toddler Guide
Originally from Cuba. Ms Aly has lived in the Cayman Islands for eight months.
She is a new addition to our toddler team bringing her eleven years working with children as a Spanish Teacher. As a mother of two daughters, aged 10 and 15, Ms Aly is passionate about working with children. In her spare time she enjoys being surrounded by little children, helping them to develop independence, and nurturing their health and well-being.
Ms Aly is also fascinated about her native language and is excited to share her knowledge with the children.
Althea Veron Webster
Job Role: Teacher’s Assistant
I am from Jamaica, and I have over 9 years of teaching experience.
I have been working in Montessori over the years and I’ve loved every moment of it. It has helped me to have a stronger understanding of kids and their needs. Montessori has made me realize that even though I am a teacher, I love being able to gain knowledge through the children I teach from ethnic groups from all over the world.
I enjoy reading, walking, cooking, baking, Ludo board games, gardening, Earth, walking, going to the beach, movies, organizing, donating, and generally keeping busy.
Chineah Daigle
Job Role: Toddler Guide
I was born and raised in the beautiful Cayman Islands, where I’ve dedicated the last 2.5 years to teaching.
I love Montessori education because it allows me to witness the unique journey of each child in an environment tailored to their individual needs. Through immersive hands-on activities, exploration, and natural discovery, every child acquires essential skills that not only foster independence and confidence, but also ignite a lifelong love for learning.
When i’m not in the classroom, I love going for walks on the beach, going to the cinema, refining my sewing skills, and spending quality time with my family.
Ifeoma Orji
Job Role: Lower Elementary Guide
My name is Ifeoma Orji (Ephy for Short), I am from Nigeria. This is currently my 16 years of classroom teaching experience.
Having experienced Montessori firsthand with no prior experience or knowledge of it, I came to understand the science behind child development and learning. And since the child absorbs from the environment from birth, then having an environment tailored to the needs of the child at each milestone makes development easier and achievable with ease. I love Montessori because it is an education meant for the total development of any child using appropriate explorative materials.
I love traveling, reading, meeting people from different cultures and backgrounds, and love spending time with my family.
James Cornelius
Job Role: Lower Elementary Guide
I am from Canada and have been teaching for 5 years.
I love how Montessori allows the children to express and pursue their interests. It is important for children to be able to pursue the topics that motivate them to learn more. A student interested in science more than language or math is able to learn writing and math skills in a science lesson just as effectively as they could in a math lesson. Children and adults alike learn better when they are emotionally invested in a topic that they enjoy learning about and it is important to listen to them when they say what will help them.
I enjoy rock climbing and scuba diving.
Kamille Griffith
Job Role: Casa Guide
My name is Kamille, hailing from the beautiful island of Jamaica. I switched careers in 2015, completing my AMI Montessori 2 1/2-6 years old teacher training in Toronto, Canada. I have been a Lead Directress for 7 years.
After moving to The Cayman Islands and having my beautiful boys, I fell in love with the Montessori method. It’s not only about teaching a child how to read and write but preparing that child for life. Montessori facilitates a natural love for learning and builds on the child’s self confidence and compassion with all living things.
My hobbies are arts & crafts, traveling, going to the beach and most importantly having lots of fun with my family.
Laura Wilson
Job Role: Toddler Guide
I am from England and have lived in Cayman for 9 years. I have one year of teaching experience with Village Montessori.
I love that Montessori education follows the child, their learning is driven by their own interests, developmental stage and abilities. By providing an environment in which the child has the freedom to choose materials designed to develop different skills, which appeal to the children’s natural curiosity, the child is learning because they want to learn.
I enjoy going to the beach with my family, traveling to new countries, diving and reading.
Melanie Coffey
Job Role: Inclusion Specialist
Originally from Canada, Melanie has worked with a diverse range of children and families for 25 years.
The Montessori pedagogy allows us to follow the lead of each child and support their learning with their individual strengths in mind. The multi-grade classrooms allow our students to both learn from older peers and be a leader to others, in a holistic manner. In a Montessori environment every child is valued for who they are.
Outside of school, Melanie enjoys spending time with her family on the beach, in the sea, and on a paddleboard or surrounded by music and the arts.
Mirian Del Rio Ebanks
Job Role: Upper Elementary Guide
I am from Cuba. This is currently my 21st year of classroom teaching experience. I have experience in traditional school teaching and I am trained as a Montessori teacher as well.
I come from a traditional method where children learn from what the teacher is able to teach them, but when I learned about the Montessori method I was completely surprised and passionate about it. When I started working at Village Montessori, the performance of the children and the independence with which they worked left me amazed. In my training I was able to understand the effectiveness that this Montessori method has. Indicating that children who learn in Montessori classrooms demonstrate stronger social-emotional skills in many areas, than children in more traditional environments. I was able to verify its effectiveness in practice during these 3 years at Village Montessori school.
I love spending time with my family and especially watching movies with my son. I also like to cook, tend to my plants and finish projects that I always have in mind whether at home or at school.
Silbia Arza
Job Role: Casa Guide
I am from a small village in the North of Spain, and this is my 3rd year teaching in Montessori.
I love Montessori because it prioritizes the needs and interests of the child, allowing them to learn at their own pace. This approach also encourages independence and autonomy, which are crucial skills for their future success. Additionally, Montessori education fosters a sense of community, where children learn to collaborate and support each other in their learning journey.
I love diving, traveling, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends.
Tamara Boyd Wallace
Job Role: Toddler Teacher
I am from Jamaica, and I have over 10 years of teaching experience.
I love Montessori because instead of teachers giving instructions to the children, we learn from them. It’s a way of freedom for the students to express themselves. It’s a way of being compassionate to all no matter who they are.
I enjoy being with the kiddos and assisting them, watching TV, and spending time with family.
~ Dr. Maria Montessori
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Our Location
Village Montessori
94 Solaris Avenue, Camana Bay, Grand Cayman
Cayman Islands
