Assistant Director, Ja’Keia Jones
My name is Ja’Keia Jones, I was born in Selma, Alabama. I was born in a military family we moved called many States home before I moved to Georgia in 2006. I have two siblings, 1 twin brother and a younger sister. I am a mother to a wonderful son named Caleb.
Professionally, I have been in the education field for the last 10 years, in a variety of different roles and settings. I have been in Montessori Education for 7 years and have grown to love the Montessori methodology. I am currently pursuing my CDA credentials, hold a Director Certification and am a certified Paraprofessional. I am only 3 semesters away from receiving my degree in Early Childhood Education at Georgia State University. I find joy in being around children and watching them grow.
In my spare time, some of my hobbies are interior designing, creating balloon arches and party treats, and I also really enjoy doing makeup. I am super excited to be a part of the THMS family. I looked forward to learning and growing here with everyone.
Administrator, Yoonhea Namgoong
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Administrative Assistant, Mastura Tonima
Hello! I was born in Bangladesh and I came to the United States with my family when I was 2 years old. I am a creative, bubbly person and get along with almost everyone. I have years of experience working in management, sales, retail, and early education. In my free time, I enjoy painting, putting on makeup, and dancing.
I used to manage many retail stores as well as an art studio. I was a painting instructor for years and I love to teach others, especially children. It is so fulfilling working with kids and seeing how they view the world through their lens. I love all their little unique personalities and cannot wait to work with them more.
I look forward to learning more about the Montessori school philosophy and doing things the Montessori way.
Infant Lead Teacher, Marjan Mehdikhani
Hello! I was born and raised in Iran and I speak Farsi. I came to the United States 27 years ago and have been here ever since. In my free time I like learning new skills. I have many hobbies such as flower arrangement, home décor, dancing, and cricket.
I have a background in nursing and my passion is to help others and nourish children.
I have been at Tomorrow’s Hope Montessori for about 7 years. I have my Montessori Certification in Infants. I love working with the children because nurturing comes easily to me.
Infant Assistant Teacher, Nazanin Ghashghaeipoor
Hello! My name is Nazanin, I am from Iran. I speak Farsi, Turkish, and French. I used to be a hairdresser and makeup artist back in Iran. In my free time I love to sew and spend time with my family.
My younger son attends Tomorrow’s Hope Montessori and through him, I fell in love with the Montessori way. Nurturing comes easy to me and that is why I love working with the children.
Infant Assistant Teacher, Fabiana Rueda
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Infant 2 Lead Teacher, Murphy Huang
My name is Murphy Huang. I was born in the southeast of China. I moved to Georgia around 2020, and have been working in early childcare education for over 7 years.
I learned about the Montessori philosophy 3 years ago. I enjoy seeing children excel in the Montessori environment by gaining independence and confidence. Therefore, I decided to start my career path in the Montessori Learning Environment.
I believe that every child has their own set of special talents. Although they are small, as an educator, I can still learn something from them. I look forward to learning and growing with the children.
Let all of us create a loving and caring growing environment together.
Toddler 1 Lead Teacher, Jamie Weaver
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Toddler 1 Assistant Teacher, Kinjal Mehta
I am a very friendly and calm-natured person. I have experience in different fields such as sales, culinary, and education.
I used to be a chef and would teach people how to bake. I was also a sales executive as well. But I have a passion for teaching children because I love being able to help them in their everyday tasks.
My life is filled with adventure and love from my friends and family members
I would love to be at Tomorrow’s Hope for a long time for the growth of me and my daughter. We both love it here.
Toddler 1 Assistant Teacher, Farahnaz Hamzehdehnavi (Nezzie)
I am from Iran and speak Farsi. I have seven years of experience in teaching and art, and have taught kids ranging from 3 to 14 years old. I used to be an art teacher back when I lived in Indonesia.
I am a single mother and have a son who is 21 years old. I recently started the Montessori training for primary classes.
I have been working at Tomorrow’s Hope as an assistant and art teacher for almost a year now and am glad to be a part of THMS.
Toddler 2 Teacher, Kytzia Martinez
I was born in Lawrenceville, Georgia but currently live in Sugar Hill, GA. Our family began traveling for several years, starting in August 2017. We started in Brentwood, California and from there we moved a couple more times throughout the Bay Area up until September 2020. That same September we moved to Salt Lake City, Utah where we lived until I returned to Georgia in July 2021 to begin college.
Ever since I was a little girl, my passion has always been teaching. I always took opportunities to teach when they were given to me no matter what it was I was teaching. I started my professional teaching career as an after school teacher for the Georgia After School Program at Sugar Hill Elementary before I joined THMS.
The Montessori methodology was introduced to me at GASP with the materials the students had there and I soon started to look for schools that taught using the Montessori philosophy, which let me to the Tomorrow’s Hope Montessori School family in June 2022. I have loved the friendships I have built with all the children that walk through the classroom door so far and I look forward to continuing to do so while watching them flourish.
Toddler 2 Assistant Teacher, Bryanna Blakely
Hello everyone! My name is Bryanna and I play the flute and used to be in a marching band back in high school. I love reading and spending time with my family.
I am currently a student at Georgia Southern University and am studying psychology. My goal is to become a child psychologist.
I was born in California and lived in Michigan for most of my childhood, and currently live in Buford, Georgia.
I love working with children and it gives me great pride to watch them grow and develop their personalities.
Primary 1 Lead Teacher, Afsaneh Hadadi
Hello everyone, my name is Afsaneh Hadadi. I was born and raised in the beautiful city of Iran. My family and siblings reside in Iran, and I live in Suwanee with my husband, our son, Arman and a mischievous cat, Cooper.
I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Persian Literature from the University of Shiraz in Iran. I have always had a passion for nurturing and educating children from a very young age and have been in Early Childhood Education for over 10 years. When I started working with children in a Montessori environment, is when I fell in love with the Montessori methodology and how Montessori focuses on the individual child, their potential, and facilitates a natural love for learning. Soon after this realization is when I earned my Montessori Diploma. In addition to this, I hold a CDA (Child Development Associate) and have completed numerous training courses in Early Childhood Development.
I cannot wait to embark on this new journey with your children and watch them grow independently.
Primary 1 Assistant Teacher, Maria Morales
I was born in Venezuela and moved to the US when I was 11 years old. I have always liked taking care of people and making people feel loved, comfortable, happy, and heard.
My hobbies include dancing, singing, interior design, photography, and art. I love spending time with family and friends and I love to travel and learn.
I love working with kids because I get to learn from them just as much as they get to learn from me. I love to see their independence grow more and more everyday as they discover their likes and hobbies. I love to see their beautiful smiles and different personalities.
I love the Montessori methodology because it helps kids become independent and makes learning fun.
I am really excited to be a part of Tomorrow’s Hope Montessori school team and watch the children grow and become their own independent selves.
Primary 2 Lead Teacher, Parvin Shokohinia
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Primary 2 Assistant Teacher, Elizabeth Tamayo
THMS is my first working experience in a Montessori environment, but I have experience working with children since I was a teenager. I used to work as a missionary on my local church, working with kids with learning differences.
In 2016 I worked at a Lilburn Christian preschool. On Sundays I work at my church as a bible teacher and have been doing this since 2015.
I am from Colombia. I have been married for 13 years and have two kids.
My commitment to THMS is to try as much as possible to make the children feel safe and to create a pleasant environment for them.
Primary 2 Assistant Teacher, Sabitha Billa
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Primary 3 Lead Teacher, Kathryn Pereira (Katie)
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Primary 3 Co-Lead, Rohini Krishan
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Primary 4 Lead Teacher, Salina Bharwani
My name is Salina Bharwani. I am a Lead Primary Teacher here at Tomorrow’s Hope Montessori School. I was born and raised in Mumbai, India but have lived in Canada for 22 years. I moved to Atlanta 2 years ago and worked in a Montessori environment.
I am married and a mother to two beautiful girls. My husband is a sales manager. My older daughter is studying in Canada at Waterloo University and my younger daughter is a junior at Brookwood High School. I was always intrigued by the Montessori philosophy and teaching and decided to pursue this as my career.
I have a Montessori Teaching Diploma from the Canadian Montessori Teaching Education Institute. I have worked in several Montessori Schools, Preschools and other educational facilities. I love kids and I am passionate about their futures. I have been volunteering as a teacher at our community’s Early Childhood Development Center for the past 2 years.
My hobbies include cooking and gardening. I am excited to be part of this exceptional and unique educational system at Tomorrow’s Hope Montessori School.
Primary 4 Assistant Teacher, Sabrina Farid
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Primary 5 Interim Lead Teacher, Neetu Monga
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Primary 5 Assistant Teacher, Lucciana Castillo
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Assistant Teacher/Floater, Danielle Thompson
I am a driven 21-year-old with a passion for fashion, food, shopping, and making a positive impact on the lives of those in need. I am currently pursuing a business major at Valdosta State University. I combine my academic pursuits with my diverse interests and genuine care for others. My family is Jamaican and I love a big plate of curry, white rice, and plantains! I am poised to make a positive impact both in academic pursuits but also in the world around me.
I’ve always had a love for knowledge and education but discovered a newfound passion for children in 2022 at Suwanee Academy. My past experiences with children are delightful. I couldn’t wait to receive that joy again with my devotion to the development of young minds.
I was born in Queens, New York. I moved to Georgia when I was five years old. I have one younger brother who is three years younger. I graduated from Collins Hill High School in 2020.
As an educator, I firmly believe education holds the power to shape lives, inspire minds, and transform futures. I am committed to continuous growth and learning, seeking innovative teaching methods, and adapting to the unique needs of each student. I view teaching at THMS not merely as a job but as a noble calling, a privilege, and an opportunity to shape young minds. I am determined to not only equip them with academic excellence but also with the confidence and resilience to chase their dreams and make a difference in the world.
Assistant Teacher/Floater, Taylor Patterson
Hello! My name is Taylor, I am currently a college student majoring in Nursing hoping to work in the NICU of a hospital.
I enjoy reading, fitness, and crocheting in my leisure time. I also enjoy creating a learning environment for children of all ages and assisting in the development of kids! I have gotten to know many of the children and cannot wait to meet new families.
Assistant Teacher/Floater, Isabella Grisales
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Chef, Rahsida Smith
My name is Rahsida Smith. I was born in Statesboro, Georgia and raised in a small town in Southeast Georgia called Claxton, Georgia. My hometown, Claxton, is a popular little town for 2 reasons. It’s known for Claxton Poultry Chicken and it is the Fruit Cake Capital of the World.
Why do I love cooking?
Cooking is both fun and challenging. It’s gives me a chance to be creative. The chopping, stirring, slicing, scooping, measuring and tasting is so relaxing.
I have been in the “Food Nutrition Service” for over 20 years. While being ServSafe Certified in 2015-2016, I was (AMT) Assistant Manager in Training and was feeding over 1,100 daily.
After spending all my life in Claxton, Georgia, I was ready for a change and more opportunities so I decided to relocate to Decatur, Ga in 2016.
I am happily married with 3 daughters, 1 son, and 1 grandson.
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, cooking and shopping.