Ms. Samantha is an Arizona native who recently returned to the East Valley after 16 years. She began her teaching career in elementary and special education in 2009. After having children, she discovered Montessori education and was immediately drawn to the philosophy and hands-on learning approach. In 2016, she earned her Montessori Elementary Certification and has been dedicated to guiding children through their educational journey ever since.

Ms. Samantha lives with her partner, Christian, and their family of five children. All of her children attended Montessori schools through their Children's House years. Her youngest, Maya, will be joining the Toddler House at Creo. Outside of the classroom, Ms. Samantha enjoys spending time with her family. She loves swimming in the summer, watching movies, and playing board games.

Her greatest joy in the classroom is witnessing students make discoveries and build confidence in their abilities. She believes in fostering independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. She is excited to be part of the Creo community and looks forward to building relationships with her students and their families.