Carla is a Montessori-certified teacher with over 16 years of experience in children’s education. She combines her extensive experience with qualifications in mindfulness practices to create a joyful classroom environment, support teachers, and mentor parents in every school. Carla created highly successful programs beloved by parents and students alike, including “mommy and me,” yoga for babies, and language immersion through movement and music. Carla received her bachelor’s degree in design from the University of Buenos Aires, which greatly contributes to the cohesion and thoughtfulness found in her teaching spaces and lessons.
Reut is an accomplished educator. With extensive experience in Waldorf education, she successfully led Urim Waldorf School in Israel, managing 480 students while fostering an inclusive community during COVID-19. Reut is committed to holistic education and was instrumental in founding the school’s high school program. Her background in engineering includes roles at Broadcom and Intel. Reut holds an MBA from the University of Tel Aviv, an MSc from the Technion, a teaching diploma in Mathematics from the University of Tel Aviv, and a Waldorf Education Diploma. Reut also has a background in real estate.
Anat Perets, an Israeli native, has lived in the DMV area for over 20 years. She has taught children of all ages – from toddlers as young as two to middle school students and beyond – using a variety of educational approaches.
Anat has a deep passion for teaching Hebrew and fostering a love for Israel and Judaism. She finds joy in watching children grow, share their ideas, and express themselves creatively. One of her guiding principles in education is חנוך לנער על פי דרכו – “Educate each child according to his way.”
In her free time, Anat enjoys reading, arts and crafts, relaxing, watching TV shows, and spending time with her family. She is married, has three beautiful children, and a small Pomeranian dog. She treasures the beauty of nature and G-d’s creation, with a special fondness for butterflies, which she loves for their colors, transformation, and symbolism of freedom.
One of Anat’s dreams is to travel in a caravan from country to country. She is thrilled to join the Gan’s wonderful team and to be part of this amazing program.
Kendall is a passionate advocate for early childhood education, the arts, and holistic living, with a deep love for nature and animals. She is the proud mother of two young children – a four-year-old daughter and an almost two-year-old son.
Outside of her time at the Gan, Kendall enjoys exploring the outdoors with her family, engaging in arts and crafts with her children, running on local trails for fresh air and exercise, and baking in her kitchen.
Originally from New York, she lives with her husband, Mark, her son, Jeremy, and their dog, Cheyenne. She has worked in early childhood education since 2003. Her love of teaching and passion for watching children learn, grow, develop, and thrive have brought her immense joy throughout her career.
When she is not at work, she can often be found swimming, exercising at the gym, walking outside with friends or her dog, gardening, or cheering for New York sports teams.
Dalia is a dedicated early childhood educator who believes that every child is a capable learner. She is committed to creating a preschool environment that is safe, supportive, and inspiring – where children can explore their interests, develop social and emotional skills, and learn at their own pace.
With extensive experience in diverse preschool programs, Dalia integrates play and arts-and-crafts-based activities as core learning tools. Her approach offers children a rich variety of materials and experiences, thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of all learners.
Over the past decade, Dalia has held teaching positions at institutions including the Bender JCC of Greater Washington, Beth Sholom ECC, Congregation Albert’s ECC in Albuquerque, NM, and the Sir Manasseh Meyer International School in Singapore. She also served as a senior instructor at a WIZO shelter in Haifa, Israel, supporting children from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
Dalia holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from the Faculty of Social Sciences at Haifa University in Israel. She is fluent in English, Hebrew, and Russian.