Madrone Team Bios
Lily Camargo Perayta
Toddler Spanish Montessori Guide
I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Pedagogy and am a certified Montessori Guide with over 28 years of experience. My professional journey began in 1995 at Colegio Montessori Nextia in Mexico City, where I worked as an assistant in Nido, Infant Community, and Children's House. I completed my training at the Centro de Educación Continua under the guidance of Olga Dantus in Mexico City from 1996 to 1999.
I concluded my formal studies in 2016, earning my certification as an AMI Montessori Guide for the Casa de los Niños (Children’s House). From 2016 to 2021, I served as the lead guide at Colegio Montessori Hala Ken, where I had the privilege of working with a group of 48 children—an experience I consider one of the most fulfilling of my professional career. I also had the opportunity to contribute to the founding of a small school, where I worked for one year.
In 2021, I was approved to serve as Lead Toddler Guide at Phase 3 Lab School in Redlands, California. During my four years there, I had the enriching experience of sharing my knowledge and Mexican cultural heritage with young children.
In March 2025, I was honored to join the TRIS Community, where I currently implement the Montessori Method with toddlers in the Madrone classroom. My strong foundation in education has enabled me to develop Montessori-based educational strategies that support the holistic development of young children—emotionally, cognitively, academically, and physically—helping them build a strong foundation during their early childhood years. I am a truly passionate Montessorian. I love my work and approach my role with a deep sense of responsibility, empathy, and compassion that comes with working with young children. I believe they deserve to grow in an active and holistic way—day by day.
I am a dedicated, responsible, and collaborative professional who promotes teamwork, is highly attuned to the needs of young children, and approaches education with respect, warmth, consistency, and deep affection for my students, families, and the community.
Olga Morataya
Toddler Spanish Guide
Olga immigrated to the United States from Guatemala in 1995. Since then she has acquired the Child Development Assistant Permit and the Child Development Assistant Teacher permit and has run her own in-​home daycare program. Olga has also taught children’s Christian education for over 15 years in Guatemala and in Oakland. Olga has been at TRIS since 2008.