Our Staff

“ Ms. Eva was a Montessori student herself and never forgot the beauty and respect of the educational method.  After training and working at Montessori Center School and Villa Montessori in Phoenix, Ms. Eva moved to the west valley for the sole purpose of opening Palm Valley Montessori School.  Ms. Eva’s four children keep her quite busy after school.  She loves reading and traveling to new places. “

                                                                                                             School Owner, Director, and Elementary Teacher – Eva Foster

“Ms. Sara was born and raised in Arizona and joined Palm Valley Montessori in 2016.  She is the friendly and helpful face of the front office, working closely with students, staff, and families to keep things running smoothly.  From organizing events to supporting classrooms, she is always ready to help with a smile.  Outside of school, she enjoys cooking with her husband and taking their dog hiking.  Ms. Sara is passionate about creating a welcoming environment where every child and family feels supported and valued.  “

Office Administrator – Sara Madero

” Ms. Christine worked as a lead teacher and a mentor to Montessori student teachers at Montessori Center School in Phoenix for twelve years before moving to Palm Valley Montessori School.  She and her daughter, who is a proud graduate of PVM and is now a teenager, have been a wonderful part of our school community.  Outside of school, Ms. Christine enjoys spending time with her dogs and vacationing at the beach.. “

Primary Lead Teacher – Christine Klock

” Ms. Vanessa is so excited to be facilitating the Primary program this school year.  She was born and raised in Arizona.  She has two amazing daughters, and because of them, she has found a love in teaching children.  In her free time, she loves to take family trips, especially to Disneyland.  She is looking forward to a great school year! “

Primary Assistant – Vanessa DeRossett

“ Ms. Shaye has a background in behavioral therapy for children on the autism spectrum.  She is currently completing her degree in counseling and applied psychology with long term goals of completing her masters in behavioral analytics.  In her free time, Ms. Shaye bakes sourdough bread and curls up with a good book! “

Maria’s Preschool Program Lead Teacher – Shaye Bratcher

“ Ms. Deby was born in Argentina.  She moved to the USA in 2006.  She moved to Arizona in 2019 with her husband and two children (Nico and Agustina).  They enjoy going camping, fishing, and hiking together.  Ms. Deby loves to go running, work on crafts and projects around the house, gardening and reading.  She has worked as an educator for 10 years and is happy to be a part of Palm Valley Montessori!  “

Elementary Co-LeadTeacher and Spanish Instructor – Débora Contesse

” Ms. Vicki drives all the way from the southeast valley, to teach our students two days a week.  She has been with Palm Valley Montessori since August 2015.  Ms. Vicki is a long-time piano instructor and an elite educator of the Suzuki method of musical instruction.  She traveled several consecutive years to Japan to study the Suzuki method and to perfect her piano teaching skills.  Ms. Viki loves her many pet cats.  Ms. Viki is proud of her grown son (he is also a Suzuki music teacher) and her two grandchildren. “

Piano Instructor – Vicki Seil

 ” Mr. John is a long-time instructor for all ages. Palm Valley Montessori School added Mr. John for guitar instruction in March of 2017. Mr. John enjoys music concerts and spending time with his son. “

Guitar Instructor – John Mellon