Our Team
Amy Beason
Director
Amy has been an early educator in Sonoma County for over twenty years, teaching in a variety of settings and age groups. She holds an Infant & Toddler Montessori Credential (MACTE), an Associate Teacher Permit from Santa Rosa Jr. College, as well as an AA in Social and Behavioral Science. Over the years she has learned as much from the children in her classes as they have learned from her. She treasures guiding children as they discover their own strengths and interests. She values each child's unique view on the world and enjoys watching them interact with their environment, develop life skills and cultivate friendships. Amy is interested in music, and plays the bass guitar. She also enjoys reading, photography, and art.
Fabiola Rodriguez Mancia
Infant Teacher
Coming Soon!
Imogene Patterson
Lead Transitional Primary Teacher
Imogene has worked with children ages one through 13. She started working as a camp counselor with elementary students, and made her way to the early childhood classroom setting. Imogene has an Early Childhood Teacher's Permit from College of Marin, and is working towards her B.A. in Early Childhood Education. She enjoys making happy memories that can help boost children’s confidence and happiness. She also loves helping children find joy in their activities. She feels that getting to be involved in the children’s lives is very special. Imogene enjoys crocheting and anything related to the outdoors (hiking especially). She has been singing since childhood and enjoys singing and learning more about music with others.
Kaylee Hoetger
Toddler Teacher
Kaylee's experience with young children has been almost life-long. Her mother has had an in-home childcare program for many years, and Kaylee has helped her with this program. This work inspired her to pursue teaching in an early childhood classroom. Kaylee is currently enrolled in courses to earn her early childhood education teacher permit. She likes working with children because of how rewarded she feels. She loves watching children learn new things and feel confident while doing it. Some of her hobbies include hiking, running, spending time with family and traveling. She also loves anything outdoors!
Maria Elena Wagner
Lead Infant & Toddler Teacher
Maria has experience working with infants through fifth graders over 25 years of teaching, during which she enjoyed seeing her students joyfully grow every day. She finds the best thing about the teaching profession is the ability to make a positive impact in children's lives while simultaneously feeling the potential for personal growth. She loves nature, cooking, walks at the beach and practicing meditation. Maria obtained a teaching certificate in English in Mexico and pursued further coursework in Early Childhood Education at Santa Rosa Junior College.
Maribel Hernandez
Infant-Toddler Teacher's Aide
Maribel has been working with children since she was a teenager, including for six years at the Boys & Girls Club and as an infant and toddler Teacher's Aide prior to joining the Bright Skies Montessori team. Maribel is currently a student at Saddleback College furthering her education in Early Childhood Education. In her downtime, she loves going on hikes with her family, making plant-based recipes, and listening to audiobooks in the car. Maribel feels very grateful to be at Bright Skies and be surrounded by so many gifted teachers. She feels the children help her to learn about herself and others.
Natalie De Bode
Transitional Primary Teacher
Natalie has worked with children 4 months to 10 years of age. First starting out as a nanny, Natalie completed her teaching permit through Santa Rosa Junior college and began her journey as an early childhood educator. She thrives in nature-based learning environments and enjoys creating a magical world for children to explore. Being surrounded by curious young minds ignites creativity in Natalie, allowing her to encourage a curated learning experience for each child. Natalie runs a cottage bakery, and also loves to garden and paint.
