Angelica is a native of Buffalo, NY. She attended Leonardo da Vinci High School and received her B.A. in Communication from University at Buffalo State College. Angelica’s knowledge and early Montessori experience began as a parent of a Montessori child over 20 years ago. This early experience eventually influenced her to transition from a career in Journalism to Montessori.  Her early curiosity in Montessori philosophy led her to write more and more stories for a local newspaper to educate parents about the different educational systems available for children. She fell in love with every aspect of Montessori and wanted as many people as possible to learn about it.  She loved how Montessori transformed her son, herself and her whole family’s perspective about developing the ‘whole child.’  In 2004, she left New York and moved to Atlanta. It is here that she got her start working in Montessori environments.  She worked in various schools in Atlanta, from 2006-2010, as a Montessori Assistant.  She took the Primary Training at the Montessori Institute of Atlanta now known as The Internationale Montessori Institute of Atlanta under the training of Joen Bettman and received her (AMI) Primary Montessori Certification in May 2012. In 2014, she received her Masters in Education from Loyola University with an emphasis in Montessori education. Since becoming a Montessori Teacher her experience spans from being a Nido, Toddler, Primary, and Elementary Montessori Guide and/or Assistant.  

Angelica's desire to follow the guidance of Amos Wilson and Asa Hillard (both champions for Montessori education) has lead her to the profound belief that children have a natural genius that needs to be nurtured in a caring environment in order for the child to reach their highest potential.