E5 Lead Teacher
Kristen joined us in 2021 with 13 years of Montessori experience. She was born and raised in Las Vegas but moved to Seattle for a few years. In 2007, she was initially introduced to the Montessori philosophy and spent 6 wonderful years learning a new way to look at and love children. In 2013, she moved back to Las Vegas, being fortunate to continue teaching within a Montessori environment. Her favorite part of Montessori currently is watching her son blossom in his Montessori classroom! When she isn’t at school, she enjoys movie & game nights with her family, puzzles, reading US History and mystery/suspense books, and going to Disneyland! We are so excited to have her on the E5 team!
E5 Co-Teacher
Teaching is Faith’s calling. She has a myriad of experiences in education and has taught preschool up through 9th grade. Her favorite subjects to teach are history and English language arts. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Pennsylvania State University and has her elementary teaching certification. When she isn’t teaching, she is spending time with her family.
E5 Co-Teacher
“Teaching is what I’m supposed to do. I love learning alongside my students.” Vianca is excited to join Foothills Montessori School in 2025, bringing along over 18 years of teaching experience from Los Angeles. Born and raised in New Mexico, she developed a strong passion for education at an early age. She holds both a Bachelor of Science in K-8 education and a Master’s degree in K-8 bilingual education, as well as a multi-subject credential, and is a dedicated bilingual educator.
Throughout her career, Vianca has taught all grades from kindergarten to 8th grade, with the last 15 years focused on teaching middle school, grades 6-8. She cohesively incorporates Montessori principles into her teaching, emphasizing collaboration and hands-on learning. In June of 2025, she relocated to Henderson, where she is eager to continue her mission of educating the whole child. She believes in honoring the individuality and dignity of each student, ensuring that every child is recognized for their unique strengths and interests. Joining the Foothills community, she looks forward to inspiring and empowering students alongside families and colleagues.
Taylor
E6 Lead Teacher
Taylor joined the FMS staff in Fall 2019. She holds a BA in Integrated Studies, the equivalent of an Elementary Teaching Degree. Her focus for the past couple of years has been on developing curriculum for Odyssey Charter School and helping to run Skyhawks, an after school athletic program. With a focus in Language Arts, Taylor brings a love of reading to her position and has a special fondness for young adult literature and creative writing. The hands-on approach to teaching in the Montessori classroom has special appeal to Taylor, as she recognizes the power of understanding concepts from a concrete perspective and building on a foundation of tangible experiences. Taylor is a sports enthusiast, both in watching professional sports (she’s an LA Dodgers fan) and in playing basketball, softball, and volleyball.
Kirsten
E6 Co-Teacher
Ms. Kirsten holds both a Nevada State teaching license and an Arizona State teaching license. She graduated from North Arizona University in 2020 with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. Kirsten got her start working in daycares and then as a special needs paraprofessional at the high school level in the Vail Unified School District in Tucan, Arizona. After finishing her student teaching during the pandemic, Kirsten went to teach middle school specials for two years. She started as an Art teacher and then transitioned to STEM the following year. Kirsten has a passion for children and science. She enjoys incorporating teamwork and hands-on learning as much as possible into her lessons.
Krista
E6 Co-Teacher
Teaching is a task of love for Krista. Each day, she feels she learns along with the children and, having been a Montessori student herself finds that one truly doesn’t ever stop that love of learning once it is found. She has her Master’s degree in Education with a specialization in Montessori Education. She has taught in a Montessori classroom for over 7 years and has 2 years of Montessori Administration experience. A true Montessorian, she is always listening and observing. She is passionate about cultivating an environment where people can feel safe to be themselves. In her free time, you can find her reading, biking, or camping with her family.