Leadership

The school is owned-and-operated by an Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Montessori teacher. Teachers are in leadership roles – so learning (not profit) is always first.

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Ann Kalra

Head of Montessori Education

Ann leads the school’s curriculum and teacher training division, and she ensures compliance with Association Montessori Internationale standards. She has worked as a Montessori Directress and School Director in Texas, Louisiana, and abroad for over 30 years. Ann trained at Good Shepherd Maria Montessori Training Center in Colombo, Sri Lanka and is certified by the Association Montessori Internationale (Children’s House, 3 – 6). She is married to Dr. Satish Kalra.

DSC_0982-1.jpgCelia Balasingham

Head of Operations

Celia is a licensed Texas Child Care Director and certified Montessori Directress (Children’s House, 3 – 6). She is committed to developing independent and courteous students who are citizens of the world. Celia has worked in early education for over 25 years and has worked for Montessori Preschool™ since 1996, where she was named a Teaching Superstar by Texas Governor Greg Abbott in 2020.

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