Who we are | Teaching Team
Bogdana M. Manole Bogdana Manole, the school owner and director, is a Montessori teacher with twenty five years of teaching experience. When she is not leading Learning Garden, she is a mom of three great grown up kids, a scholar with a Master in Cultural studies, working on a PhD in Environmental Social Science/Political Ecology and a climate justice activist.
Justine Pogue Justine Pogue is our assistant. She is a teacher and an artist, patient and kind, playful and happy. She holds a degree in Environmental Studies at University of Washington. When she is not teaching, she is a theater costume designer.
Learning Garden Montessori is an Internship School through the Montessori International Association, meaning that we can aid in training new aspiring Montessori teachers. We are a diverse team - our beautiful cultures and different life experiences will enrich your children's school experience and understanding of the world.
The school does not promote any religion, but promotes respect for and understanding of different beliefs.
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