Stella grew up in New York’s Hudson Valley. She has happy memories of attending Montessori school as a kid, and she is so grateful to be part of the Hilltop community! Stella began working with infants and toddlers while studying at Hampshire College. She graduated in 2021 with a concentration in Early Childhood Education. Stella thinks toddlers are truly some of the best people to spend time with; they are so honest, sweet, curious and determined. Over the years, Stella has found that she feels most at-home and aligned with her values in a Montessori environment. She is excited to pursue a Montessori Credential at the 0-3 level in the near future. She lives in Western Mass with her partner, Christian. Outside of school, Stella is often cooking, sewing, dancing in her kitchen, or sitting on her fire escape, admiring the sky.