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Our Team

Members of the Yellow Acorn team


The Yellow Acorn Montessori team share the passion for creating an inclusive and diverse environment where we follow the established practices of the Montessori method and emerging theories in child development. We are dedicated to sharing our commitment to Montessori education with the families in our community

Yellow Acorn Montessori director Rupa Shah
Ms. Rupa Shah

Director & Head of School

Yellow Acorn Montessori Operations manager Leena Gyftopoulos
Ms. Leena Gyftopoulos

Chief Operating Officer

Yellow Acorn Montessori Ilean Sajid Shah
Ms. Ilean Sajid-Shah

Consultant for special education

Kristi Bracchitta Yellow Acorn Montessori Psychologist
Ms. Kristi Bracchitta

Psychologist & child development consultant

Ms. Luciana Pimenta

Head Teacher (Toddler)

Ms. Yesim Yildirim

Head Teacher (Early Childhood Program)

Other Members


Ms. Satsuki Miyamoto

Substitute Teacher (Toddler)

Ms. Benazir Kannan

Substitute Teacher (Early Childhood Program)

Ms. Ann Marie Hunter

Zumba

Ms. Sandra Marante

Music

Mr. Julian Faranda

Music

Ms. Monica Malzyner

Portuguese

Apply Now!

We are currently accepting applications for the 2024-25 academic year.

Please review the admissions section of our site and download the application below

when you are ready to apply.