Ms. Mackenzie - Toddler 1 Head Guide

​Hello! My name is Mackenzie and I am the head guide in Toddler 1. I started off my career at CM as a floater and assistant in the primary classrooms and finally settled into my home in the toddler community. I received my 0-3 Montessori training from the Center for Guided Montessori Studies and am currently completing my Bachelors in Elementary Education. I fell in love with Montessori education for the loving, respectful, and meaningful experiences it provides and I hope to share this with many children and their families for years to come!​

Ms. Darienne - Toddler 1 Assistant Guide

I began my career in Early Childhood Education in 2015 when I started student teaching for Kindergarten. Since then I have received my Child Development Associate Credential in March of 2020 and have been working in a Montessori classroom for a little over a year now. I am still new to my journey of Education and there is much I still hope to accomplish in the coming years. My hope as a teacher is to guide children in their unique understanding of the world and help them grow as individuals in a safe and engaging environment!

Ms. Ali - Toddler 1 Assistant Guide

My name is Ali Bayer and I have a college degree in Community Health Education. I have spent the majority of my life in Maine and moved out to Colorado 11 years ago. I have a passion for the outdoors and everything Colorado has to offer. I am an avid skier, hiker, runner, and backpacker. For the past 10 years I have been a nanny for children of all different ages. I have also worked as a para in an elementary and a child care attendant in a drop-off facility. I uphold high standards of academics and healthy living for all the families I have worked for. I encourage growth in fun and playful ways while still adhering to the needs of families and their school requirements.  

Mrs. Marianne - Toddler 2 Head Guide

Hi! I am Marianne and was born and raised in Florida and moved to Colorado in July of 2019 with my family. I enjoy reading, painting, and hiking. I worked at a Montessori school in Florida for 3 years and have a background in art. I immediately fell in love with Centennial Montessori and feel very privileged to be joining this amazing team of teachers. I hope to facilitate growth and learning for the children.

Ms. Alma - Toddler 2 Assistant Guide

My name is Alma. I came to Denver 21 years ago with my family from Europe. I have 2 daughters and a stepson. My oldest daughter Sejla has given me three beautiful grandchildren, Phillip, Arianna, and Aubrey. My youngest daughter is Lejla. My stepson, Edvin, has served 7 years in the US Army. I also have a dog, a miniature pincher mix, named Lefty. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and being outdoors. I like going for walks with my family, swimming, and sightseeing. I love discovering new places that have breathtaking nature views. Our family loves to eat, so cooking is always popular in our household. We always look for new places to eat as well as new recipes to try. I am certified in Early Childhood Education and I have taken classes at Denver and Aurora Community Colleges. I have been teaching for the past 20 years. Being able to help expand these young minds excites me as a teacher in continuing this amazing career. ​

Ms. Mariah - Toddler 2 Assistant Guide

Hey, I’m Ms. Mariah! I graduated with a BA in psychology from the University of Denver and recently completed a second BA in speech language and hearing sciences from Metropolitan State University of Denver. Over the last 5 years I have worked with children as a dance coach and a primary assistant teacher. In my free time I enjoy camping, paddle boarding, hiking, snowboarding and visiting national parks! I’m excited to be a part of the Centennial Montessori community and guide each child in their growth and development.

Ms. Laura - Toddler 3 Head Guide

Hello. My name is Laura Cruz. I am from Mexico City, and Denver has been my home since 2000. I started working with children at the YMCA. Previously, I have worked at a local childcare center where I worked with ages 2 to 3 years old. I joined CM in 2017 and have worked as a Toddler Assistant in all three communities and now a Head Guide in Toddler 3. I am certified in Early Childhood from ACC and am currently working towards my Infant/Toddler Montessori credential.
In my free time, I enjoy arts and crafts, cooking and spending time with my family. I feel our responsibility as teachers is to provide children with the best possible education, knowledge and choices so they are able to grow into their maximum potential. ​

Ms. Lexi - Toddler 3 Assistant Guide

My name is Alexei Thomas but you can call me Miss Lexi. I have been in the field of childcare for close to five years now and couldn't be happier to have entered this field. I have known I wanted to work with children since a very young age; I started babysitting for my mom and relatives, and played house with the neighborhood children ( obviously I was the "mom"). Being an educator is my greatest passion; Exploring new places, new food, small adventures, being a cat mom, and the occasional binge of Netflix are some of the small things that also bring me joy. That is a little about me and I am thrilled to be working alongside Centennial Montessori. 
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Ms. Courtney - Toddler 3 Assistant Guide

My name is Courtney. I graduated with a BA in psychology and philosophy from UCCS. I've been working with kids for about 7 years in all different kinds of settings. I'm native to Colorado and love hiking, paddle boarding, boating and camping with my dog Tayla. 

Ms. Annie - Toddler 4 Head Guide

Hey y’all! My name is Annie Couch, and I was born in Fayetteville, Arkansas. I have lived in Colorado for almost 15 years and graduated from The University of Mississippi this past spring. I received my Bachelors in Elementary Education and have loved my experiences in the classroom thus far! I am extremely passionate about children’s growth and development when it comes to education, and I am incredibly grateful to be a part of the Centennial Montessori team. I enjoy attending concerts and anything that can get me outdoors!

Ms. Dah - Toddler 4 Assistant Guide

​Hello! My name is Dah. I was born in Thailand and moved to Colorado when I was 9-year-old. I recently graduated from MSU Denver with a BA in Early Childhood Education. I’ve been working with children for over a year and I always enjoy spending time with children. Working with children is such a rewarding experience. I enjoy watching children grow, being creative and learning new things every day. Some of my favorite hobbies are playing tennis, traveling, watching movies, and eating! I look forward to working with you all!

Mrs. Angie - Toddler 4 Assistant Guide

My name is Angie. During my six years of teaching, I discovered that I enjoy teaching and care-giving. I have taken several ECE classes at ACC. I also have many years of experience in the medical field as a hemodialysis tech. I am the mother of three children, and on the weekends, I go to yard sales and look for unique items.