Our Story

Ms. Gimenia is originally from the Dominican Republic and has lived in the United States for 18 years. She earned her Associate degree from Salt Lake Community College. She has been certified in Early Childhood Montessori Education through MATCE since 2006.

With 25 years of experience in education, including 20 years as a Montessori teacher, Ms. Gimenia is passionate about creating a nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and develop at their own pace. What she loves most about teaching is watching each child’s unique journey—from arriving shy or unsure to becoming confident, independent, and comfortable in the classroom. She finds great joy in seeing children overcome their fears and challenges and witnessing the progress they make through consistency, patience, and discipline.

Ms. Gimenia believes that every child has their own pace and potential, and she feels grateful to be part of their growth and development. She is also passionate about continuing to learn and grow herself. She is currently studying to become a Play Therapy Specialist and enjoys learning new things. In her free time, she loves home renovation projects, hiking, exploring different parts of Utah, doing Zumba, and cooking.

Ms. Karen is originally from Mexico and has lived in the United States for most of her life. She is a loving mother and enjoys spending time with her family. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Utah Valley University and is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Ms. Karen has a natural gift for connecting with children and truly enjoys being part of their learning and development. Her warm and caring personality allows her to create meaningful relationships with the children she works with, helping them feel comfortable, supported, and encouraged as they grow.

As a mother herself, she understands the importance of creating a nurturing environment where children feel loved, valued, and confident. She is excited to bring her experience, compassion, and love for children to the Montessori classroom.

She graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health Education. This is her first year teaching at Little Montessori. During college, she had the opportunity to teach for a year as part of her professional internship, and she has also volunteered in her community and at her children’s school, gaining experience working with and supporting children.

She loves working with children because of their energy, curiosity, and eagerness to learn. She enjoys discovering their unique abilities and watching them grow and develop new skills each day.

Outside of the classroom, she loves cooking and preparing her family’s favorite dishes. She also enjoys dancing and supporting her children in their extracurricular activities and passions.

She is originally from Mexico, where I studied Business Administration. I grew up around children, helping my mother in her preschool and kindergarten, where she was a teacher for more than 30 years.

After moving to the United States, I began working as a childcare provider and later worked at several daycares, including the courthouse daycare. I also completed training as a birth doula, supporting mothers before, during, and after childbirth. I have been working in Montessori for a few months and truly enjoy being around children. I believe children are kind and beautiful souls who are constantly growing, and that the support we give them at an early age can positively impact their lives for years to come.

In my free time, I enjoy reading, baking, going to the theater, and spending time outdoors.