Mrs. Maleeha Imran - Directress

I started working at Northstar in 2000 as a student teacher, while undergoing my training at the Canadian Montessori Institute. I had previously worked at other Montessori schools; however Northstar’s level of commitment and the staff to provide true Montessori education to the students is what motivated me to stay on. I did my assistant teacher’s training through the Foundation of Montessori Education located in Toronto, which is an AMI certification, in 2003. In 2006, I returned to school on a part time basis and completed my Montessori training through the Toronto Montessori Institute. Working with children I believe is a calling. I am a teacher because it inspires me to better myself, knowing that my actions will be absorbed by an impressionable mind. Every child that I have come into contact with in the last 7 years has inspired me and I hope that I have done the same for them. I have been at Northstar as a student teacher, an assistant teacher and now as a directress. The community of Northstar truly works together at all levels to provide each child with their own unique Montessori experience which will enable them to become better leaders for tomorrow. Each child is respected for their own personality and learning style and the teachers and the administration work together to help them reach their potential. I hope that our dedication helps us reach higher goals.

Miss Arian Nouri - Directress

I received my Early Childhood Education Diploma at George Brown College (2004-2005) and I graduated from the Montessori Program (Early childhood level) at Sheridan College (2007-2008). After obtaining my Early Childhood Diploma, I was very interested in Maria Montessori’s philosophy and theory of education. Having the privilege to working in a Montessori environment as a placement student, guided me toward the right path. With the help and encouragement of my professors in college, I applied to the Sheridan Montessori program. I am here at Northstar Montessori because I had learned so much throughout my placement, that it was just impossible for me to leave the school, and it is my pleasure to work with such wonderful staff, parents and children.

Mrs. Imee Beltran - Assistant

I have been working at Northstar Montessori School for eight years. I enjoy working with children and that is the main reason why I am here. I love to see how each child progress yearly in their development. Since I have been here, I got married and had a beautiful baby girl. She is now in the toddler program. Northstar has been part of the most memorable moments in my life. Being a mom has definitely changed me as a person. I am more determined to be a positive role model to the children at school and to make each day with them better than the next.