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 and enrolled to get her AMS Montessori Primary Teacher 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. Valentina, now 11 years old, works with her mom to come up with art project ideas. Her middle child, Nina is now 15 and works as an After Care assistant and summer camp counselor. Her oldest, Armando, has worked as a Summer camp counselor and subbed when off from school. He is now a freshman at MIT.  They share Carmen's love of working with children and the students love when they come in. 

Carmen can’t get over how much she learns  from her students every day. She feels blessed to be a part of ‘Guiding Tomorrow’s Future,' working together with her staff and families to help her students thrive.

 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.” 

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