Our Team
The staff at Luna’s Montessori is committed to the care and education of children, our staff continually assist programs that encourages the staff members to continuously assess their skills and understand the psychology of the child in a changing world.
ABIGAIL LUNA
DIRECTOR
Growing up in a Montessori school run by her family, Abigail is a 2nd generation Montessori educator. She received her formal Montessori Training at “Montessori Teacher Education Center of San Francisco” and following in the footsteps of her family, bought her own school in a classic Victorian to bring a warm and close knit feel for her students.
Abigail continues her education in Business and current Montessori Philosophies in order to provide the best quality care in a warm, loving environment where children can have fun and experience nurturance, encouragement and direction in order to optimize their potentiality in social and emotional development.
E-mail Abigail at abigail@lunasmontessori.com
MARIA ELENA MORENO
TEACHER
Maria Elena is an Early Childhood Education Teacher originally from Colombia, bringing over 10 years of experience working with children and families. She is also a dedicated mother to two children—a 14-year-old boy and a 10-year-old girl.
A passionate community leader, Maria Elena spent five years working with PAVE as a Parent Organizer for the Latino Parents Group, focusing on identifying and addressing the educational needs of the Latino community in Washington, DC. Beyond education, she is a certified therapist in Reiki, meditation, and massage, and teaches metaphysical courses. Her mission centers on supporting the community through high-quality education, health and wellness, conscious nutrition, yoga, meditation, quantum healing, and energy cleansing.
Maria Elena also shares her love for music by offering Spanish music therapy classes for children aged 0–6 and adults.
RUBEN QUINONES
TEACHER
Ruben Quiñones is a certified Orff-Schulwerk music teacher with a master’s degree in Music Education from San Jose State University. For five years, he taught general music at St. Philip Neri Catholic Elementary and Middle School, where he inspired students to explore creativity through rhythm, movement, and song.
In addition to classroom teaching, Ruben offers private lessons in guitar, drums, ukulele, and bass guitar, sharing his love for music with learners of all ages. He is passionate about introducing children to instruments, dances, and songs from cultures around the world, fostering both musical skill and cultural appreciation.
Since moving to Alameda in 2018, Ruben has been an active member of the community. His daughter, Lydia, is now in TK after spending three years at Luna’s Montessori Bilingual School, deepening the family’s ties to the local education community.
ARLETH ROCHA
TEACHER
With over two decades of experience working with children of all ages, Arleth brings both professional expertise and a nurturing presence to Luna’s Montessori School. She holds an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Development and Education from Chabot College, along with a certification in Positive Discipline, and is currently pursuing her Montessori certification to deepen her knowledge and practice.
Before joining Luna’s, Arleth worked as a private childcare educator, where she introduced Spanish to children by weaving language learning into play and daily routines. This experience strengthened her ability to support families, establish healthy structures, and create enriching learning environments.
Arleth is passionate about guiding children with patience, creativity, and encouragement. At Luna’s Montessori, she is dedicated to fostering a warm and supportive atmosphere where children can grow in confidence, independence, and curiosity. Her love for organization also inspired her to earn a certification in Interior Planning (Things in Place), allowing her to design harmonious and orderly spaces that nurture learning and development.
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