Green River Montessori (GM)
Team

Sapna Sachdev

Director

Sapna Sachdev is the Director of Green River Montessori. She has deep commitment to Montessori education and vast experience at the early childhood level. Her certifications in both Basic and Advanced Core Early Childhood Education from UCLA and Montessori preschool age Group 3 to 6 years from NAMC coupled with bachelor’s degree in Commerce with specialization in business management has supported her roles as teacher and a mentor. Sapna has teaching experience of over 10 years and is passionate about creating optimum learning environments through collaboration with students, teachers, staff and parents.

Nishu Dada

Assistant Director

Nishu has more than 25 years experience in Montessori school. She got her BA in Psychology and decided to became a teacher because her passion with children. She's a believer of the Montessori method and a life long learner.

Meena Manaktala

Honorary Advisor

Meena Manaktala is a 20 year veteran at the Montessori school. She received her Bachelors of Arts degree, and went on to become Montessori Certified at the National Center of Montessori Education, as well as California State University, San Bernardino. She enjoys working with children, and helping them realize their educational goals.

Sheetal Phate

Lead Teacher, AMS

Preschool, Montessori

Alicia Varela

Lead Teacher

Elementary