Ms. Carmen

Owner, Director, and AMS Montessori Certified Head Teacher

Ms. Carmen wasn’t always a teacher. She graduated from Hunter College with a BA in Media-Communications and started her career in corporate America. She began as an intern and ended up managing the digital video editing and satellite feeds department for close to 10 years. During her time there, she completed a Master’s degree program in Media Studies. The birth of her son changed her life. Having to commute to NYC and being away from her son made her realize she needed a career change.

As a teen and young adult, Carmen was always fascinated by children. She believed and still believes that children are such an important part of our world and our future. They are capable of so much more than we realize, and they deserve the same respect we desire for ourselves.

The Montessori Method was in tune with her own philosophy on children, and she wanted to be a part of it. With the support of her husband, she gave up her high-paying corporate job to become an assistant Montessori teacher while enrolling to get her AMS Montessori Certification. Carmen has never regretted this decision.

She now has three children, all of whom began their school careers in a Montessori setting. Her youngest was the first student at The Peace Rose Montessori School when she opened her doors on January 5, 2015. She can’t get over how much she learns every year from her students. One of her favorite songs growing up is the Greatest Love of All by Whitney Houston.

“I believe the children are our future. Teach them well, and let them lead the way. Show them all the beauty they possess inside; give them a sense of pride to make it easier. Let the children’s laughter remind us how we used to be.” She is happy to be a part of ‘Guiding Tomorrow’s Future,’ which is her school’s motto. Come, and equip your children with a strong educational foundation at The Peace Rose Montessori School.