Q: How long were you at CMS?

A: I was at CMS for 6 years - K through fifth grade.

Q: Where are you now?

A: I'm now married. My husband Cory and I have a sweet little girl, Harper! I manage a coffee shop in Liberty Hill and help my husband with his company.

Q: Describe some of your memorable moments as a student.

A: My favorite memories of CMS were probably all the plays we did when I was in Ms. Veena’s class. I loved rehearsing with my classmates, we would do the plays in the log cabin. Ms. Veena's assistant (my favorite assistant ever) Ms. Sally, would play the piano during our performances! My favorite play we did took place in Japan, and it was super cool to learn about that culture! 

Q: What made you choose CMS for your daughter?

A: I chose CMS for my daughter because I love the Montessori philosophy. It’s amazing to see what the little ones are capable of when you give them the opportunity. The Prepared Environments provide room to explore and learn. I was blessed to have had that opportunity when I was younger, and I wanted my daughter to have it as well.

Q: How was your transition from student to parent?

A: I actually transitioned from student to staff member first. I worked with the babies in the Nido community. As a parent, it is great to have seen the school from these varying perspectives.

Q: What are you hoping your daughter gains from her experience at the school?

A: I’m hoping Harper gains a great level of self-confidence from her time at CMS. Being surrounded by adults who are constantly encouraging her to be independent and showing her that she actually is capable of so much can only have a positive effect on her later in life.

Q: How do you think your work at CMS transfers into the workplace?

A: I loved working on group projects with my peers at CMS. It was so enjoyable to hear everyone’s ideas, work together, and come up with a plan to complete whatever project we were working on. I use many of those problem-solving skills in my day to day work life. I manage my shop with compassion and love for every person who works with me. I am constantly having to problem solve, resolve conflicts with employees, brainstorm with the owners to increase our numbers, etc. I feel that having the experiences I did during my time at CMS definitely had a part in setting me up for success.

Q: How do you think Montessori education prepared you for life?

A: CMS definitely helped me gain so much independence and confidence in myself. Having that strong foundation at such an early age helped me grow to be the person I am today.