Ms. Ruoyun has a degree in Education and Child Education with over 20 years of teaching experience. Miss Ruoyun found great value in the Montessori education system when she was pregnant with her daughter in 2007 and became a Montessori education follower. She practiced her passion in Montessori education in her daily teaching and raising her two wonderful children. She established Trillium Montessori School in Bellevue in 2013 with the purpose of creating a bilingual Montessori program. Later, the school relocated to larger premises in Issaquah with an expanded leadership team and reopened as Gilman Montessori Academy. Ms. Ruoyun is currently Gilman Montessori School's office admin and lead teacher. She loves outdoor activities, reading, cooking, and enjoying time with her supportive and loving family.

Ms. Deepti has a degree in Engineering. After working as an engineer for many years, she found that her true passion lies in early childhood education, and became a Montessori teacher. Miss Deepti has been teaching for over 15 years in preschools around the area before coming to GMA and is the lead teacher of our classroom. She has two daughters, both of whom spent their early childhood in Montessori schools. Ms. Deepti is very active in her free time - she likes walking dogs, dancing, sports, and hanging out with friends. Her favorite things to do include travel, experiencing different cultures, and tasting new cuisines. She loves every child in our classroom and enjoys teaching them new and different things every day.

Ms. Stephanie is a PNW native. She newly found her passion in Montessori and is in progress to getting her teacher certificate. Ms. Stephanie has 3 awesome kiddos. She believe hugs can heal and the best conversation is done with a 2 to 5 year old! She also loves being outdoors camping, hiking, learning and doing anything hands-on, as well as being a part of the GMA team!

Ms. Mary was born and raised in China. She moved to the US over 10 years ago and has been working in preschools ever since. Ms. Mary has over 10 years of teaching experience and has been with GMA for over 4 of those years. She leads our Mandarin curriculum in all three classes, as well as our afterschool Mandarin Class. Ms. Mary’s favorite things to do are read ingbooks, organizing her house, planting flowers, and taking long walks.

Hello! My name is Alana Pereira and I am excited to be joining the Gilman team as an assistant teacher. I hold a technological degree in Marketing and am currently enrolled in the Montessori Teacher Program of Washington, where I am pursuing my lifelong dream of becoming a teacher. Originally from Brazil, I bring a diverse background and a passion for education to the classroom. When I'm not teaching, you can find me enjoying the great outdoors, whether it's camping, hiking, or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen. I am excited to contribute to the Gilman community and look forward to supporting our students on their educational journey.

Miss Shital has a degree in engineering. She is a mother of two lovely sons. After working for 6 years in the IT industry, she found that life is more beautiful around children. She has newly discovered her passion for Montessori and is keenly interested in rapid growth, so she started pursuing her teacher certification. It is important to find fulfillment and happiness in our work. Her belief in the power of meditation and positive attitude is commendable. Teaching children to approach life with confidence and an easy -going mindset can have a significant impact on their development and overall well-being. During her leisure hours, she likes to do Zumba, engage in outdoor activities, and hang out with friends. She is ecstatic to be a part of the GMA family! Cheers..:)

I am excited to contribute to the Gilman community and look forward to supporting our students on their educational journey.

Miss Jing has a background in teaching Chinese as second language at college in China. she found her passion in early childhood education a few years ago and decided to go for a master degree in education in Washington State University. She is enthusiastic about applying the knowledge that she has learned at school and her experience into her current job to cultivate a nurturing environment for our young learners. Working with children has give her so much joy and peace, so she really looks forward growing with them everyday!