Owner/Head Guide

My name is Veronica Martinez, I am blessed to be the owner and head guide of the Kindred Montessori early childhood education program since October 2017. If you wanna know more about me and the school, take a look at Our Story!

Curriculum Vitae:

• Master in Montessori Education. Loyola University, Baltimore, MD.
• Primary AMI Montessori Training. Montessori Institute of San Diego, San Diego, CA.
• Assistant to Infancy AMI Montessori Training. Montessori Institute of San Diego.
• Primary Montessori Training. Centro Internazionale Maria Montessori, Perugia, Italy.
• Positive Discipline training. Facilitated by Julie Iraninejad, M.Ed., San Diego, CA.
• Assistant to Infancy Diploma. Instituto Pierre Faure.
• B.A. Early Childhood Education. Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico.

Toddler Guide

I’m Cristina Galvan, from Tijuana, Mexico. My background is in psychology, and I’m a certified Montessori AMI teacher. I also have a Master’s Degree in child psychotherapy and specialize in language therapy.

I began teaching twenty years ago, fulfilling my childhood dream. The classroom has become my creative space. Connecting with families who share the goal of guiding children is truly inspiring.

Apart from education, I enjoy reading and the beach. Staying active through exercise and spending time with my family, including four dogs, energizes me.

Assistant Teacher

I was born in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico. I graduated as a psychologist from the University of Sinaloa. I spent several years working as a specialist in special needs education in Mexico.

I’m thrilled to be starting my AMI Montessori course this fall because I want to provide support and assistance to the families at Kindred. I firmly believe that the best education is the one that comes from the heart, as it can truly make a difference in the lives of children and families.

Assistant Teacher

Susana Reynoso, “Susy” originally from Guadalajara, Mexico began working with children at Kid Ventures, arranging parties and organizing activities for children such as painting and coordinating sports. Ms. Susana holds a Bachelor´s Degree in Administration and Human Resources from Universidad Panamericana in Guadalajara, México.

Ms. Susana developed a love for cooking a few years ago and so now she prepares Kindred’s healthy meals. Susy also helps run our aftercare program. Ms. Susana is very passionate about children’s learning. She believes children’s first learning experience determines their love for learning. Ms. Susana enjoys experiencing different cultures, outdoor activities and spending time in Ensenada, Mexico. She enjoys very much cooking new recipes and experiencing with new flavors in the Kitchen.