Our Staff

Ms. Casey Wilkett Admin Team

Ms. Macy Ellis Admin Team

Ms. Asma Ijazi Primary Teachers

Classroom: Primary 1

Qualification: Montessori Teacher Certification through IMA, Bachelor in Home Economics

Years of Experience: Over 15 years of experience

Ms. Asma has a bachelor’s degree in Home Economics. She’s Montessori Certified and has received several early childhood certificates.

She has 15 years of experience as a primary teacher. Her passion for teaching children follows child development. Her passion has always been educating children to develop knowledge and skills they carry.

Ms. Nisha Kerpal Primary Teachers

Classroom: Primary 2

Qualification: American Montessori Certified, Bachelor of Arts

Years of Experience: Over 10 years

My name is Nisha Kerpal. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree and I am AMS certified. I have over ten years of expertise in the field of education.

I have a loving approach that allows me to attend to children’s needs and concerns.

In my spare time, I enjoy listening to music and reading.

Ms. Sabrina Albaki Primary Teachers

Classroom: Primary 3

Qualification: Montessori Teacher Certification through Collin College, Masters in Education, Preschool CDA credential

Years of Experience: Over 20 years of experience

Ms Sabrina has been teaching for 20 years. She holds a master’s degree in education and is passionate about helping students achieve their full potential.

She earned her Montessori Teacher Certification in 2009 and obtained her Preschool CDA Credential in 2014.

She wanted to become a teacher from a young age. She helps students learn at their own pace in a well-prepared environment. Outside teaching, she enjoys reading, gardening, and spending time with family and friends.

Ms. Simmy Kapoor Primary Teachers

Ms. Sireesha Sripada Primary Teachers

Classroom: Primary 2

Qualification: Montessori Teacher Certification through Collin College, Bachelor of Commerce

Years of Experience: Over 10 years

I’m Ms.Sireesha Sripada,a certified Montessori teacher with over a decade of experience, having started my journey in 2013.

I’m passionate about the Montessori method and committed to helping young learners thrive.Guiding children through their educational growth has been a fulfilling endeavor,and I look forward to many more years of inspiring and nurturing their curiosity and development.

I enjoy spending time in nature. Gardening gives me both peace and pleasure and it is a fruitful experience to harvest my own bountiful food from my little garden.

Ms. Sridevi Janakiraman Assistant Primary Teachers

Shireen FarrukheToddler Teachers

Classroom: Toddler 2

Qualifications: University of Karachi

Years of experience: 20-plus years

Ms. Shireen is excited to teach in the Toddler 2 classroom this year. She is a graduate of The University of Karachi with a Zoology degree. She has experience working with children of all ages, from infants to primary. She loves her time with the children in the classroom Ms. Shireen is so excited about teaching and making a difference in your child’s life.

Ms. Aishwarya Singh Toddler Teachers

Fatima NasreenToddler Teachers

Classroom: Toddler Room 1

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree, Child Psychology Credential

Years of experience: Over 20 years

Ms. Fatima has been teaching in Montessori schools for over two decades.

She is a graduate from University of Karachi with a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations. She also earned her Child Psychology credentials from Chicago.

Ms.Fatima has experience working with children of all ages, from infants to primary. She is a certified Montessori Toddler and Primary teacher and has got her certifications from the American Montessori Society.

Ms. Fatima is so excited about teaching and making a difference in your child’s life.

Valerie Pascual Assistant Toddler Teachers

Qualifications: Studio Art Degree with a Concentration in Drawing & Painting

Years of experience: 3 years

She is in her inaugural year with Little Marvels Montessori. She is bilingual and takes pleasure in delivering Spanish lessons to the toddlers. During her leisure hours, she finds enjoyment in playing soccer, spending quality time with family, and engaging in video games.

Ms. Camila Rangel Assistant Toddler Teachers

Hamdam Baghi (Ms. Hamdam) Teacher

Classroom: Infant Room

Years of experience: Over 7 years

Ms. Hamdam is an individual who relocated to the United States in 2019 and currently resides in Frisco with her husband. Having a deep passion for working with children, she has spent the past three years in the delightful role of working in the infant room. Ms. Hamdam finds immense fulfillment in her career as she witnesses the boundless wonder and joy that infants bring into her daily life. In addition to her professional pursuits, Ms. Hamdam has a keen interest in football, with a particular fondness for the Dallas Cowboys. She also harbors a love for music and is skilled in playing the ‘Daf,’ a traditional framed drum, along with engaging in percussion.

Farideh Gorbhani (Ms. Farideh) Teacher

Classroom: Infants

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in the field of experimental science

Years of experience: over 7 years

Ms. Farideh is proud to be at Little Marvels Montessori. She is a graduate of the University of Iran and has a passion for being with children. With experience in both traditional and Montessori environments, she has worked with children from infants through Primary. In her role as an infant teacher, Ms. Farideh takes great joy in nurturing and caring for the little ones while witnessing their growth.

Karla Frances (Ms. Karla) Teacher

Classroom: Infant Room

Qualifications: High School Graduate

Ms. Karla Frances grew up in Plano, TX. She has a 3-year-old son, who also attends LMM. She has always enjoyed working with toddlers and infants. She loves watching them grow and learn. Ms. Karla is compassionate and loving with each child, watching over them to keep them safe and explore the environment around them.

Minji Yom (Ms. Minji) Enrichment Teacher

Classroom: Enrichment (Music and Arts)

Qualifications: Graduate in Fine Arts from the University of Arizona

Years of experience: Over 10 years of experience

Minji Yom is an enrichment educator at LMM, where she has the privilege of teaching both music and art. A dedicated Fine Arts graduate from the University of Arizona with a specialization in Visual Communication, Minji has a passion for nurturing children’s artistic talents. Over the course of a decade, she has imparted her knowledge to K-12 students in Arizona through private lessons and volunteering at church Sunday schools and summer programs.

Having relocated to Allen in 2016, Minji continued her mission at the Academy of Dream Art, where she played a crucial role in helping students hone their artistic skills and create portfolios. Outside of teaching, Minji enjoys visiting art museums, playing the piano, and listening to music.

Jisha Aneesh (Ms. Jisha) Special Education Teacher

Classroom: LMM classrooms

Qualifications: Master in Business Administration, MA in Psychology, Diploma in Special Education focused on learning disability, Autism, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Years of experience: Over 4 years

Jisha Aneesh, a dedicated professional, takes pride in her association with Little Marvels Montessori. Having earned a Master’s in Business Administration and completed post-graduation in MA Psychology, she also holds a Diploma in Special Education, specializing in learning disability, Autism, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Her credentials include certifications in Marriage and Family Therapy, as well as Psychological Counseling. Currently serving as a General Education support teacher at Little Marvels Montessori, Jisha brings over 4 years of valuable experience working with differently-abled children.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Jisha enjoys spending quality time with her family and children. She has a keen interest in exploring new technologies, indulging in reading, and embarking on travel adventures. Gardening, home renovations, and DIY projects also hold a special place in her heart.

Believing in the uniqueness of every child, Jisha is committed to fostering a caring, inspiring, and engaging atmosphere at Little Marvels Montessori. As an educator, she aims to assist students in reaching their full potential emotionally, intellectually, and socially. Creating a safe, risk-free, and collaborative environment is her approach to nurturing positive character and leadership traits in students, essential for their journey toward becoming productive citizens. Jisha emphasizes the significance of a positive early education environment as a crucial foundation for leading a successful life.

Ms. Diksha Jayakumar After School Teachers

Ms. Tawana R Daivs After School Teachers

Fiorella Carrasquel Hernandez After School Teachers