Our Staff

Ms. Rita has been teaching for 20+ years and has been with AAF since 2000. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Leadership and Organizational Studies from St. Mary’s College in Moraga, CA; an A.M.I. Montessori credential from Maria Montessori School of the Golden Gate, San Francisco; and a Program Director Permit from the CTC (Commission on Teacher Credentialing).

Ms. Chapna joined AAF in 2018. She completed her Montessori Teacher Training at MTEC in Sunnyvale, and has Diploma in preschool practice from Regional College, Cambridge, England.

Ms. Swana joined AAF in Spring 2019. She has been working with young children since 2014. She has a MA in English Literature and a Site Supervisor permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.Ms. Swana is completing her Montessori Teacher Training with MTEC. (Montessori Teacher Education Center) in San Mateo

Mr. Tamir joined AAF in March 2020 and has worked with kids  for over 15 years. He has a Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education from Pacific Oaks College and has also worked in administration.

Ms. Anu has experience working with preschool children both in an assistant and teacher capacity. She has a Bachelor of Science in Math and completed her Montessori early childhood education at the Montessori Teacher Education Center in Sunnyvale.