Our instructors are experienced, AMS-certified Montessori educators committed to sharing their expertise and passion for teaching.
Each trainer brings decades of classroom and leadership experience to our courses, ensuring that every adult learner receives personalized mentorship.
Our programs and faculty are accredited by the American Montessori Society and the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE).
Adela Corrales – Executive Director
Ms. Corrales holds an NCME (AMS) Early Childhood Education (Ages 3-6) Montessori Teaching Credential and a Bachelor of Science in Human Services. With over 36 years of experience in Montessori Education, she is passionate about sharing her love for the Montessori Method. In addition to being one of the trainers at the Montessori Center for Teacher Education, she is also the Executive Director.
Karin Osterberg – Program Director / Early Childhood Instructor
Ms. Osterberg holds an NCME (AMS) Early Childhood Education (Ages 3-6) Montessori Teaching Credential and has over 20 years of experience in Montessori Education.
Vicki Rehkopf – Field Consultant, Elementary I & II Instructor
Ms. Rehkopf holds an AMS Lower Elementary Elementary (Ages 6-9) and Upper Elementary (Ages 9-12) Montessori Teaching Credential. she also holds an AMI Early Childhood Education (Ages 3-6) Montessori Teaching Credential. With over 30 years of experience in Montessori Education, she is a strong advocate of the Montessori Method.
Wendy West – Early Childhood Instructor
Ms. West holds an NCME (AMS) Early Childhood Education (Ages 3-6) Montessori Teaching Credential and has over 30 years of experience in Montessori Education.
Erika Dukes – Field Consultant, Elementary I Instructor
Ms. Dukes holds an NCME (AMS) Early Childhood Education (Ages 3-6) Montessori Teaching Credential. She also holds a California Single Subject Credential and Elementary (Ages 6-9) Montessori Teaching Credential. She has over 15 years of experience in Montessori Education.
Mandy Odenwalder – Elementary I & II Instructor
Ms. Odenwalder holds an AMS Lower Elementary (Ages 6-9) Montessori Teaching Credential and has over 24 years of experience in Montessori Education.
Kathy Rader – Elementary I & II Instructor
Dr. Rader holds an AMS Upper Elementary (Ages 9-12) Montessori Teaching Credential, a Bachelor of Arts in Biology, and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences. With over 14 years of experience in Montessori Education, she is a strong advocate of the Montessori Method.
Nadia Salas – Early Childhood Instructor
Ms. Salas holds AMS Early Childhood Education (Ages 3-6) Montessori Teaching Credential. She has over 8 years of experience in Montessori Education.
