Stella grew up in the Hudson Valley in New York, spending her childhood dancing, being outdoors and hanging out with family and friends. She attended a Montessori Children’s House and has carried those memories of joyful engagement with her ever since. She received her BA in EarlyChildhood Education from Hampshire College in 2021. Having worked indifferent Infant/Toddler settings since 2019, she feels most at home and aligned with her values in a Montessori environment. She is passionate about being with young children in a way that honors their capability, curiosity and drive for connection. Stella sees self-reflection and inner work as essential to her teaching practice. She participated in an AMI 0-6 Orientation throughMTCNE and is excited to pursue a full diploma in the future.Stella lives in Hadley, MA with her partner, Christian. She loves cooking, sitting on her fire escape admiring the sky, sewing, practicing pilates and meditation, and dancing in her kitchen.