Lilac Classroom

Diane attended Montessori from pre-school through her high school years. She then attended WSU in Pullman receiving a BA in Human Development with a minor in Women’s Studies. In 2005, she earned her AMI Primary Teaching Certificate from the Montessori Institute of San Diego. Since then Diane has worked in Montessori as a Primary teacher and as an assistant in Primary and Upper Elementary classrooms. She enjoys knitting, reading, crafting and camping.

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Zayleigh always loved working with kids and knew it was something she wanted to do as an adult. She attended WSU pullman with a triple major and double minor, unsure of her path. She took some time to figure it out and found VMS! It is here Zayleigh found a place that truly nurtures not only their students but their staff as well! The Montessori style of teaching aligns with her beliefs of building children up to be contributing and innovative members of society with critical thinking skills. Zayleigh has been working with toddlers for 6 years, they will always have a special place in her heart – But she is very excited to be moving to a primary – so much to learn, communicate and connect over.
In free time, she enjoys learning new things, camping, hiking, exploring, and creating. Any thing from crafts and structures, to cooking and sweets!