Judit Kedvesi is the Head Directress at Triangle Montessori Academy. She graduated from "Apaczai Csere Janos" Teacher Training College in Gyor-Hungary with degrees in pedagogy and music, and has twenty-three years of classroom experience with students ranging from two-and-a-half to fourteen years of age. Judit has two children, Farzan who is a Junior at Duke University, and who was a Montessori child through ninth grade, and Bradley a six year old Montessorian.  Judit credits her European schooling for her love of teaching and learning. In 1989, after her family moved to the United States and her first son was born, Judit found herself reflecting on her educational experiences, and the mentor who first introduced her to Montessori theory. She recalled child-sized furniture and the emphasis on the spontaneous activities of the child, and resolved to further her study of pedagogical studies and pursue her Montessori certification. After much research, Judit decided to attend the San Francisco Montessori Teacher Training Center. In 2008, Judit fulfilled a lifelong dream when she opened Triangle Montessori Academy (TMA). At TMA, Judit emphasizes the importance of integrated programs in everyday learning. Music, gymnastics, art and science are thoughtfully interwoven into each classroom’s curriculum, as are practical life skills such as brushing teeth, combing hair and getting dressed. Judit also emphasizes the importance of diversity. Every year TMA hosts an International Day with the children and parents to see and experience different cultures and customs right in their classroom. Judit is extremely proud of Triangle Montessori and the fact that every teacher at TMA is AMS certified. Most importantly however, Judit is proud that TMA exemplifies the spirit of peace and inclusiveness embodied in the teachings of Maria Montessori:"Culture and education have no bounds or limits; now man is in a phase in which he must decide for himself how far he can proceed in the culture that belongs to the whole of humanity."

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Claire is an administrator at Triangle Montessori Academy. Her responsibilities include admissions, parent-teacher coordination and staff development. She is originally from New York and received her BA in Education at the University of Plattsburgh. She is certified from pre-k to sixth grade and has had several years of experience. She currently resides in Cary with her husband and two children, Emma and Lilly. Her love of Montessori came when exploring schools for her first daughter and wanted to give her a great foundation and true love of learning. Claire has always had a passion for teaching and wanting to work in an environment that is truly child centered. She is very excited to work with an amazing staff and make TMA an exceptional school. Her interests include reading, yoga, photography and spending time with her family.

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Joanna has 14 wonderful years of experience with children ages 18 months to 6 years old as a head teacher. The Philippines in Asia is where she was born and where she grew up. She had discovered that her true passion was in education during her college years where she offered tutorials in the public schools. After she graduated with honors at the University of the Philippines with a Bachelor of Science in Tourism, she decided to take on teaching preschool children and enjoyed it every since. Having been a Montessori child herself she got reaquainted with the Montessori Philiosphy when her first Montessori teacher encouraged her to take the training. She has completed a Montessori Certification for early childhood from the San Francisco Montessori Training Center in 1999. Joanna's passion for education has flourished over her teaching career  and she has continued to take early childhood workshops and attend Montessori conferences. Some of Joanna's interests are painting, walking, swimming, scuba diving, watching movies and spending time with her husband and son.

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Edna became interested in Maria Montessori’s philosophy and method of teaching while working in a Montessori environment. She received her AMS (American Montessori Society) teacher certification from the Center for Montessori Teacher Education of North Carolina. She has taught for nine years in a  Montessori settings, ages 2 1/2 to 6 years old. Her college and graduate courses in science and education has allowed her to appreciate the merging of Dr. Maria Montessori’s scientific background ( as a trained physician) and her passion for the development and education of the child. She strives to instill a sense of wonder and joy for learning while respecting each child’s uniqueness. Edna loves and appreciates music, as well as arts and crafts, and children’s literature. She enjoys reading books and learning different cultures from other countries.

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Originally from New Jersey, Denise Ford came to North Carolina in 2000, in 2004 she graduated from East Carolina University with a degree in Child Development. After college she began her career as an assistant teacher at a Montessori School. In 2005 she was given an opportunity to receive Montessori Training, and while completing the teacher training she started her journey as a Lead Directress.  She received her Montessori certification in 2006.  Since that time she has taught in a Primary and Extended Day classroom. She is very excited about joining TMA with a talented group of Montessori teachers and getting to know the Raleigh area. Her hobbies include reading, listening to music, and spending time with her husband and two pets.

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Priyanka has been teaching for several years.  She worked as a pre-school teacher in Massachusetts before she moved to North Carolina in 2008.  She has a Master’s degree in English literature from the University of Rajasth-an, India.  She is currently pursuing her Montessori teacher certificate from NC/CMTE.  She loves to read, travel and spend time with her family.  She is glad to be part of TMA !

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Anu works in the primary classroom as an assistant to Edna. She has her Master's in Statistics from Banaras Hindu University. Anu is from Dhanbad India and she came to the United States in 2008 with her family.  She is very active in her Indian community and feels great fulfilment in helping others.  Her love of Montessori came when her son attended a Montessori school in India. Influenced by the Montessori philosophy, Anu decided to join TMA and be a part of the Montessori education.

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Elizabeth is a teacher assistant with a true love of children.  At the start of her career, Elizabeth was a registered nurse at the Metropolitan Hospital in Budapest, Hungary. She received her BA in Psychology-Pedagogy and Sociology at the University of Bucharest Romania. Elizabeth also went on to pursue a Masters degree in clinical psychology at Hungarian Pecs University.   Elizabeth is passionate about the Montessori philosophy. She will assist in the Maple Room working with Ms. Joanna and Ms. Anu.  Her hobbies include music, traveling and writing poems.

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