Amanda Riccetti
Director / Head Teacher 42-year tenure
Beginning with after-school care, becoming a Montessori teacher, then becoming Director in 1999, Amanda has devoted her life to educating young children and has touched every role within the school. This foundation has enabled her to hire loving, devoted, and ultimately long-tenured staff who are highly trained AMI Montessori teachers and integral to the emotional security of each child in her school. Amanda is actively involved in her program and works with her teachers. She still goes into the Montessori classrooms and works directly with the children from time to time.
Amanda is the very proud Grandmother of three young boys!
Evelyn Castillo
HEADTEACHER 27-YEAR TENURE
Miss Evelyn is one of three head teachers here at Big City. She is an AMI-trained and certified teacher with extensive experience. This school year marks her twenty-seventh year at Big City Montessori School! She is the proud parent of two college-age children, a daughter and a son (both of whom graduated from Big City). Miss Evelyn takes great pride in watching the children’s progress as they grow and learn in her class, and with her warm and caring approach, children thrive in her classroom.
Miss Evelyn is assisted in her classroom by Miss Audrey, Miss Hilda, and Miss Ramona.
Soumya Lokumalage
HEAD TEACHER 18-year tenure
Miss Soumya is one of three head teachers here at Big City. She is a fully credentialed AMI Montessori teacher, and received her training at the Peninsula Montessori Center in Colombo, Sri Lanka, where she was head of her class. This school year marks her eighteenth year at Big City Montessori! She is the proud parent of an almost four-year-old daughter. Miss Soumya takes great pride in watching the children’s progress as they grow and learn in her class, and with her warm and gentle approach, children thrive in her classroom.
Miss Soumya is assisted in her classroom by Miss Buddhini, Mr. Dinesh and Miss Maria E.