Melina Petrosyan
Director and Administrator

A highly qualified Director with a BA in child development and an MA in family Studies from California State University, Northridge. Melina is the energy and focus behind Angel's Montessori School.

She has years of experience with Preschool children and worked for one of our other preschools, prior to forming Angels Montessori School Inc.

Ms. A (Arpine Zargaryan)
Lead Teacher – Class 2 (Age 4 years)

The first teacher hired by Angels Montessori, Arpine brings a fresh youthful exuberance to the school. One of her key strengths is the creative flair she brings to the school with her ability to create wonderful arts projects that children complete themselves. She has great patience with children allowing them to be creative while gently teaching the correct way of doing things. Also speaks French and rudimentary Spanish.

A nurse for many years and preschool teacher with 2 years of experience. Venny has probably one of the best combination of skills to work in a preschool. Nursing skills to ensure that children are safe and secure and preschool experience to teach the kids the right way. She has two grown-up children of her own and so brings the wisdom of personal experience. Her soft gentle Asian manners also blends in well with the Montessori system, which places an emphasis on using gently manners and a soft voice.

Ms. Yvonne Zuniga
Teacher - Class 2 (Age 3-4)

One of the key skills required to handle a 3 year old class is stamina and extreme patience. These two skills Yvonne has in spades. Not to mention diaper change duties and ensuring that children get immersed in their learning program.

Ms. Patty Lopez
Teacher - Class 2 (Age 2-3)

A mother of two grown children with a loving and nurturing personality, that attends to each childs needs. Ms. Patty brings a wealth of experience. She also works at Pasadena City College as a teacher 's aide for a parents education class conducted twice a week. Prior to that she had her own home care program looking after a group children under 5 years of age. Married for over 17 years, she finds children very interesting. Always learning from children and growing as a person. As a fluent Spanish/English speaker Patty teachers children their colors, numbers, songs (day of the week) in Spanish amoung other important responsibilities.

Ms. Carmen Oliva
Teacher - Class 3 (Age 4)

The mother of a 3 year old daughter, Carmen also brings a gentle touch that only mother could bring. An easy going teacher whose temparament suits the children in this older class.

Maricela Flores
Teacher - Class 2 (Age 3-4)

The lead teacher in class 2, Maricela sets the overall tone for this class. She is a no nonsense teacher with a strong grasp of discipline and child psychology. Always calm under pressure she has a particular ability to handle very young children, displaying a level of stamina and focus not only to further their learning objectives but also to ensure that children develop excellent social skills.

Ms. Madlena Goryan
Teacher - Class (Age 3-4 years)

Ms. Madlena has been working with children since the age of fourteen, and has worked with children from ages two to twelve. Her experience includes preschool, recreation and daycare. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Arts degree in Child Development while simultaneously working at Angel’s Montessori. This helps relate her studies to the workplace, thus making her strive to become a better teacher everyday. She focuses on each child’s individual needs and makes sure all students are comfortable in the classroom. The comfort level of the students is a reflection of her personal philosophy. She knows that in order for children to succeed emotionally as well as academically in the classroom, there must be a sense of trust between child, family and teacher.

Ms. Setya Djeonadi

UNDER DEVELOPMENT