Who we are | Teaching Team

photo by cheri pearl

Bogdana M. Manole Bogdana Manole, the school owner and director, is a Montessori teacher with twenty five years of teaching experience. When she is not leading Learning Garden, she is a mom of three great grown up kids, a scholar with a Master in Cultural studies, working on a PhD in Environmental Social Science/Political Ecology and a climate justice activist.

Carmela D’Amico Carmela D’Amico has worked in early education for over a decade, as a children’s book author, literacy advocate and coach, and as a Montessori preschool teacher. She believes teaching is her calling and that working with young children, in particular, is a sacred privilege. She’s grateful to have found a home at Learning Garden, where she gets to learn and grow along with the students every day. When she isn’t teaching, she’s usually reading, cooking Italian food, writing or playing music. Learning Garden Montessori is an Internship School through the Montessori International Association, meaning that we can aid in training new aspiring Montessori teachers. We are a diverse team - our beautiful cultures and different life experiences will enrich your children school experience and understanding of the world.

Learning Garden Montessori is an Internship School through the Montessori International Association, meaning that we can aid in training new aspiring Montessori teachers. We are a diverse team - our beautiful cultures and different life experiences will enrich your children's school experience and understanding of the world.

Learning Garden Montessori is recognized as an Internship School by the Montessori International Association, which means we can train new aspiring Montessori teachers. We are a diverse team - our cultures and different life experiences will enrich your children school experience and understanding of the world!

The school does not promote any religion, but promotes respect for and understanding of different beliefs.