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Jillian Snyder
Head Montessori Teacher (Primary)
Ms. Jillian Snyder received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from The College of Wooster in Ohio. Her mother was an Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)-trained guide, and she attended two Montessori schools in Texas. Once reconnected with Montessori philosophy as an adult, Ms. Snyder pursued her master’s in Montessori Education from The University of San Diego as well as her AMI 0-3 and Primary diplomas through the Montessori Institute of San Diego. Through these trainings, Ms. Snyder has become a strong supporter of the Montessori approach to education. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and passion for the Montessori method. Ms. Snyder is excited to continue to collaborate with the talented team of teachers at LePort Schools as they continue to support and create quality personalized educational programs for each child. In her free time, Ms. Snyder appreciates skiing, the outdoors, and photography.
Ritu Sharma
Assistant Teacher
Ms. Ritu was born in India and has lived in Southern California since the early 2000s. She earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s of Arts in English Literature, and has a Teacher Aide Certification from the Irvine Adult School. She has worked with children in Autism-specific and general education classrooms in the Irvine Unified School District. After raising her two kids, Ms. Ritu was inspired to pursue her lifelong interest in teaching as a career. She worked at a Montessori preschool as a teacher and supervisor before joining LePort. In her free time, she enjoys shopping, spending time with family, traveling and watching movies.
Roshika Ruhunage
Head Montessori Teacher (Primary)
Ms. Roshika joined LePort with over seven years of experience working as a Montessori Toddler and Primary Teacher. She fell in love with the Montessori approach after caring for her two children. Ms. Roshika earned her diploma in Primary Montessori Education at the Colombo Montessori Teacher Training Center in Sri Lanka, which is affiliated with Fairfax University in the United Kingdom. She also has numerous continuing education credits in Early Childhood Education from various colleges in the United States. Ms. Roshika describes herself as simple but strong-willed, and a passionate and kind person.
Patricia Shaw
Assistant Teacher
Mrs. Shaw was born and raised in Mexico and moved to California in 1985. Prior to joining LePort, she worked in the medical field, but had always desired to work with children. Mrs. Shaw attended Laguna Technical College to receive an education in Human Development and Childhood Education. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys reading, movies, music, and most of all, spending time with her two sons and family in Mexico.
Liliana Ramos
Head Montessori Teacher (Primary)
Ms. Lily was born in Mexico City and raised in Southern California where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in 2013 at the California State University of Fullerton with a major in ethnic studies and a minor in child and adolescent development. Her career in education began as an after school program leader for a local school district for four years. While seeking other career paths in the educational field she became a Montessori primary assistant and after 4 years of experience she decided to pursue the Montessori Primary training. In the summer of 2019 she joined the Montessori Institute of San Diego and completed the course in August 2020.
In her free time, Ms. Lily enjoys going to the movies, spending time with family, road trips, baking, and many outdoor activities including soccer and hiking.
In her free time, Ms. Lily enjoys going to the movies, spending time with family, road trips, baking, and many outdoor activities including soccer and hiking.
Priscilla Jaimes
Assistant Teacher
Ms. Priscilla Jaimes grew up in Santa Ana, California before moving to Riverside County as a teenager. After graduating from Citrus Hill High School, she studied photography at the Art Institute of California in Los Angeles. She spent four years as a Board-Certified Autism Technician before transitioning to early childhood education. As a mother of two children, Ms. Priscilla has long been drawn to the Montessori method, particularly its emphasis on nurturing individuality within a supportive learning environment.
Ms. Priscilla is fluent in English and Spanish. She enjoys baking bread, playing Scrabble, and taking trips to Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm with her family.
Ms. Priscilla is fluent in English and Spanish. She enjoys baking bread, playing Scrabble, and taking trips to Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm with her family.
