“Joy, feeling one’s own value, being appreciated and loved by others, feeling useful and capable of production are all factors of enormous value for the human soul.”
Rebeca Godfrey
Black Bear Lower Elementary Lead Guide
Originally born in Mexico City, Ms. Rebeca later moved to Chicago where she attended Northern Illinois University, received her bachelor’s degree, and met her husband. While in college, she worked in a Montessori school, igniting her passion for Montessori. She holds an AMI Primary (Children's House) and an AMI Elementary Diploma. With over 25 years of experience, she has worked at Creo School since 2016. Rebeca is fluent in English and Spanish. She feels privileged to be a part of this warm and inspiring bilingual community.
Rebeca has two grown-up sons, both of whom attended Montessori from toddler through Upper Elementary. Ms. Rebeca loves animals and has two cats. In her spare time, Rebeca enjoys reading, yoga, traveling, hiking, visiting local restaurants, and using her green thumb to create garden spaces.