

About Our School
A dual immersion Montessori school
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Lirio Montessori partners with families to provide children access to a high-quality, two-way immersion Montessori education that fosters independence, love of self, and participation in the community.
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Our vision: All children realize their fullest potential feeling empowered with the necessary skills and confidence to serve as leaders and change agents in their community.



Our Teacher Leaders

Susana Rodriguez
Founding Lirio Montessori Teacher Leader
Susana has been working with children and families since 2007. She has her degree in early childhood education and received her Montessori credential from the Montessori Center of Minnesota. She founded Lirio Montessori in 2018.
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Susana is passionate about working with children and bringing access to authentic high-quality Montessori to her community.
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Our Staff

Pierina Calvo
Lead Guide
Pierina Calvo has been with Lirio for four years. She is AMI-trained as a Montessori primary teacher through the Montessori Center of Minnesota. Pierina loves working with young children and helping them in their development and learning.

Yolanda Serrano
Assistant
Yolanda has been with Lirio for five years. She is AMI-trained as an assistant through the Montessori Center of Minnesota. Yolanda loves working with children and helping create a peaceful, loving, and beautiful environment for them.

Stephanie
Becerra
Assistant
Stephanie joined Lirio in the summer of 2023. She is AMI-trained as a Montessori primary teacher through the Montessori Center of Minnesota. Stephanie has over 6 years of experience working with young children. Stephanie is highly committed to providing children with a loving and nurturing education that centers them and encourages independence.
Our Board
Board Chair: Keith Waxeman keith.waxelman@wildflowerschools.org
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Board Members:
Michael Alada michael@mwmscharter.org
Laura Cefalu laura@cosmosmontessorischool.org
Liz Coenen liz.coenen@mwmscharter.org
Caroline Crouse caroline@mwmscharter.org
Veronica Mason veronica@mwmscharter.org
Taylor Rub taylor@mwmscharter.org
Mark Zorilla mark@mwmscharter.org
Daniel Glass daniel@mwmscharter.org