Yolanda has been a public Montessori teacher for the past 13 years where she has served as an Elementary Guide and Special Education teacher. Yolanda is currently participating in AMI’s Elementary Training of Trainers program in response to her passion for supporting the human potential in children and adults, and making Montessori more accessible to all. In addition to being an Arizona State University STEM Fellow and National Board Certified Teacher, Yolanda holds degrees in Psychology, Social Work, and Education (with an emphasis in Special Education). She earned her AMI elementary diploma from the Montessori Institute of North Texas and her primary diploma from Southwest Institute of Montessori Studies (SIMS).