The Montessori teaching method provides a basis for individualized learning activities, appropriate for even the earliest stages of a child’s development. Children flourish in the prepared environment that respects, supports, and responds to their basic needs for independence, exploration, and the building of trust and self-esteem. While providing a structured and thus familiar environment, the needs of the individual children are met. Sage Cottage Preschool curriculum focuses on the following areas of child development in each of our classrooms by incorporating cultural, science, art and music experiences to support development of practical life, physical and emotional skills:
- Sensory and Perception: The young child absorbs the world around him or her through the five senses. Our rich environment caters to the child’s senses.
- Physical and Motor: Along with the mind, both fine and gross motor skills develop rapidly from three months to three years. Attention to these needs support balanced development. Physical activity in the young child is an important part of environmental involvement, and thus education.
- Self-Help Skills: The focus is on helping the child enjoy independence. Each individual must depend on him or herself for education.
- Language: The construction of vocabulary is part of every aspect of the classroom from snack time to manipulating a toy to group activities.
- Social and Emotional: A well-rounded and happy child, whose balanced development and happiness have been supported by responsive individual attention, reacts positively with the environment, copes with frustration, and learns easily.
- Cognitive: Math, science, reading, letter recognition, early writing and art skills are incorporated into the early childhood classroom to support school-readiness.
Our wonderful Staff
Office Manager
Mr. Rey- Mr. Rey was born in Hawaii, but he has lived all over the United States. He has lived in White Rock for about 16 years. Mr. Rey started working with kids at the YMCA After school Program where he was an Aide and Co-Site Director. Mr. Rey has been with Sage Cottage for 2 years. He really enjoys working at Sage Cottage Montessori School. He says the kids and staff are awesome. Some of his hobbies are working out at the gym, watching sports and hanging out with friends and family.
Office Manager
Mr. Rey- Mr. Rey was born in Hawaii, but he has lived all over the United States. He has lived in White Rock for about 16 years. Mr. Rey started working with kids at the YMCA After school Program where he was an Aide and Co-Site Director. Mr. Rey has been with Sage Cottage for 2 years. He really enjoys working at Sage Cottage Montessori School. He says the kids and staff are awesome. Some of his hobbies are working out at the gym, watching sports and hanging out with friends and family.
Director
Mrs. Kimberly- Mrs. Kim was born and raised in Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico. She has been married to a wonderful husband since the year 2010. They have a white little malty-poo dog named Cotton, who keeps her very busy in her free time. Her interest towards children started since she was very young. She always wanted to babysit children growing up. Now that she has the opportunity to observe children grow, mentally and physically, she feels "extremely fortunate". Kim believes having a positive attitude and sense of humor is important. She enjoys listening to the different stories the children tell her and all the silly things they do. All the hugs and smiles are little tokens of their affection. They remind her why she became a certified Montessori teacher for Sage Cottage.
Director
Mrs. Kimberly- Mrs. Kim was born and raised in Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico. She has been married to a wonderful husband since the year 2010. They have a white little malty-poo dog named Cotton, who keeps her very busy in her free time. Her interest towards children started since she was very young. She always wanted to babysit children growing up. Now that she has the opportunity to observe children grow, mentally and physically, she feels "extremely fortunate". Kim believes having a positive attitude and sense of humor is important. She enjoys listening to the different stories the children tell her and all the silly things they do. All the hugs and smiles are little tokens of their affection. They remind her why she became a certified Montessori teacher for Sage Cottage.
Infant Room (6 weeks to 1 year)
Ms. Siri- Ms. Siri has worked with infants and toddlers at Sage Cottage since February of 2019. Siri has an extensive background working with students, having spent time as a substitute teacher and an educational assistant. Siri loves reading with the children and appreciates the wonder and amazement they have. Siri is a great teacher because she is kind, patient, an experienced mother, and loves watching the children’s faces light up when they learn something new! Miss Siri loves Sage Cottage because the children and staff are wonderful, and it is a very positive place. In her free time, Siri loves bowling, volleyball, and spending time with her children and family. Siri attended a boarding school overseas and is the youngest child of her family.
Ms. Siri- Ms. Siri has worked with infants and toddlers at Sage Cottage since February of 2019. Siri has an extensive background working with students, having spent time as a substitute teacher and an educational assistant. Siri loves reading with the children and appreciates the wonder and amazement they have. Siri is a great teacher because she is kind, patient, an experienced mother, and loves watching the children’s faces light up when they learn something new! Miss Siri loves Sage Cottage because the children and staff are wonderful, and it is a very positive place. In her free time, Siri loves bowling, volleyball, and spending time with her children and family. Siri attended a boarding school overseas and is the youngest child of her family.
Ms. Ashlee- Ashlee has been a teacher in the Transition Room at Sage Cottage since January of 2019. She is currently pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education and has worked with preschool-aged children since 2018. Ms. Ashlee loves to help her students during circle time and has fun playing with the kids outside. She most enjoys watching the children grow and appreciates their different personalities. Ashlee is a great teacher because she is patient, understanding, loving, and caring. Ashlee is from Alcalde, New Mexico and is also working towards a degree in Business as well as Education. She lives on a farm and enjoys spending time outdoors, horseback riding, and fishing. Ashlee loves Sage Cottage because it is a fun, safe, and awesome learning environment for the students.
Toddler Room (1 to 2 years)
Mrs. Erika A.-
Transition Room (2 to 3 years)
Mrs. Tanya- Mrs. Tanya has been teaching at Sage Cottage for over 9 years and has enjoyed every bit of it. She is a Montessori certified teacher and continues to take classes to maintain her certification. Mrs. Tanya enjoys teaching early childhood education. Parents have returned time and time again to tell her that their children were well prepared for kindergarten. Mrs. Tanya engages the children with music and movement. One of her favorite activities is to take the children outside and letting the children play and explore what is around them. It’s a great learning experience for them. “Sage Cottage Montessori has a home and family feeling to it. When families come in, we want them to feel that their child is loved and well taken care of.” Mrs. Tanya is married and has two kids. She lives in Chamita. Her family loves to go camping, fishing and hunting.
Ms. Jenn- Jennifer has been a part of the Sage Cottage family since October 2008. She bagan workinga as a teacher in the Toddler Room for a few years and later moved to the Transition Room. Jenn loves the amount of love and hugs she gets from the children everyday, and most of all enjoys doing arts & crafts projects and playing outside with the students. Jenn is a great teacher because she is patient and understanding with the children, and describes herself as a “child at heart”. Jenn lives in Espanola, NM. with her family. Jenn became a mother to a beautiful daughter December 2019.
Early Childhood & Advanced EC. Classrooms (3 to 5 years)
Ms. Marsha- Ms. Marsha lives in Española with her family for the past 23 years. She has been teaching Early Childhood for 16 years. She loves working with young children and is presently working with children 3-4 years of age. She communicates well with parents and lets them know how their child is doing in the classroom. Ms. Marsha is a certified Montessori teacher and continues to take classes to further her education. She enjoys working with the children and showing the accomplishments the children have made. “I engage the children by teaching them how to get along with each other, how to share and respect their friends. Sage Cottage Preschool is a very loving and caring place for our children. We like to make the children feel comfortable and safe.”
Ms. Marsha- Ms. Marsha lives in Española with her family for the past 23 years. She has been teaching Early Childhood for 16 years. She loves working with young children and is presently working with children 3-4 years of age. She communicates well with parents and lets them know how their child is doing in the classroom. Ms. Marsha is a certified Montessori teacher and continues to take classes to further her education. She enjoys working with the children and showing the accomplishments the children have made. “I engage the children by teaching them how to get along with each other, how to share and respect their friends. Sage Cottage Preschool is a very loving and caring place for our children. We like to make the children feel comfortable and safe.”
Mrs. Theresa- Mrs. Theresa has been an important part of the Sage Cottage family since 2013. Theresa is a co-teacher in the Early Childhood Classroom, and works hard to prepare students ages three to five for Kindergarten. With over 15 years of experience teaching young children, Theresa has enjoyed and excelled at making learning fun for the students. She has mastered the unique ability of getting to know each child as an individual and meeting their needs to truly help them grow and thrive. Theresa loves communicating with parents to help their children be the best that he or she can be and making sure the family is a part of their child’s education. Theresa has lived in the Northern part of New Mexico with her family for many years.
Mrs. Erica H.-
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