Our Story
Grace
Grace has a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts and has lived in New York City as a designer and event producer before she became a mother of three.
“Like all moms, I want to offer the best life for my children — by giving them tools that would enable them to enjoy learning, dealing with their emotions, and building confidence. I want to be able to know that they have these skills to tackle life as they grow up. Through trial and error, I eventually discovered Montessori for my children to make sense of this world. As I watched my first child flourish under Montessori education, I became a firm believer. To me, Montessori is not only a learning tool but a way of life, respect, and order in life. It’s my dream to provide what helped my children to other young children in my community. I value the wonders and joys of early childhood and want to prepare the perfect environment for the children. I believe we will build something beautiful not just in the classroom, but also long-lasting relationships and a tight knit community through this journey together.”
Kim
Kim has more than thirty years experience teaching in Montessori schools in the Bay Area.
“My interest in Montessori began in the 1980s when I was searching for a school for my son. After visiting several early childhood programs I enrolled my son in a Montessori program in Berkeley where I became a regular volunteer. I immediately felt a strong sense of community within the classroom and the school. Soon after, I decided to enroll in a training program in the Bay Area. I completed the Montessori training in 1984 and obtained a B.A. in Human Development with a focus on Early Childhood Education. Montessori has enabled me to see the pure joy that is expressed by young children as they begin to grasp the concepts and ideas that propel them forward. When Grace approached me with her vision of creating Tilden Little House, I could feel her enthusiasm, and I saw an opportunity to become part of a new and exciting collaboration. I am honored and thrilled to be a part of the Tilden Little House team”.