Alder Montessori School Parents
Alder Montessori is co-located
at Alder Elementary School
Alder Montessori School
Tel: (971) 500-4326
Alder Elementary School
17200 SE Alder Street
Portland, OR 97233 (map)
Tel: (503) 491-2722
Fax: (503) 491-2725
Alder Elementary and the Reynolds School District
Visit the Alder Elementary website
School Hours (2024-25)
Tuesdays–Fridays: 7:45am–2:15pm
Late Start Mondays: 8:55am–2:15pm
2026-267 School Year Calendar (español/English)
School calendar may change to be the same as the Alder Elementary/ Reynolds School District calendar.
Classroom Cubbies
Classroom
Classroom Math Materials
Singing in Classroom
Alder Montessori Parent Handbook
Immunizations
Oregon law requires students to maintain certain levels of immunizations through grade 12. Parents must present proof of immunizations when a child enrolls in school.
Exclusion Day for state–required vaccinations is on a set date in February each year. Vaccines or immunizations your student is missing must be completed before this date. Letters will be mailed to parents whose children are not up to date or whose records are incomplete. Should you receive a letter, please provide updated information to the school as soon as possible. Children who are not current on vaccinations will not be able to attend school until records are complete.
For more information on immunizations and the list of required immunizations by grade level, visit the Multnomah County School Immunizations webpage.
In the Classroom
Alder Montessori School: All Staff are AMI Montessori Trained
Cedar Classroom
Julia
Teacher/Montessori Guide
Julia's Bio
With a background in early education since 2006, Julia brings both experience and a genuine love for working with children. She has worked in both in-home and public preschool/ kindergarten settings. She holds a master's degree in early education and an AMI Primary diploma. Julia loves connecting with children and their families, and is fulfilled by the daily joy and satisfaction of seeing children grow and learn. She joined AEME in 2024.
Claudia
Primary Classroom Assistant
Bilingual (Spanish/ English)
Claudia's Bio
Claudia has been closely connected with the Alder neighborhood since she attended nearby Reynolds High School. Formerly, she worked assisting seniors, and has been with Alder Montessori since 2019. She chose this work because she loves to help people, especially the kids. She loves her work because she loves to see the students smile when she helps them out.
Aida
Classroom Assistant
Spanish (Some English)
Aida's Bio
Aida has worked in childcare for 4 years. She started in Head Start and found a passion for helping families and children in the community. She loves being able to support and encourage growth and development of all the students. Aida is fluent in Spanish and speaks some English.
Angeles
Classroom Aide
Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Angeles' Bio
Bio coming soon.
Madrone Classroom
Cameron
Teacher/Montessori Guide
Cameron's Bio
Bio coming soon.
Rosa
Primary Classroom Assistant
Bilingual (Spanish/ English)
Rosa's Bio
Rosa has long time connections with Alder Montessori. First as a Mom advocating for a preschool to come to Alder Elementary, then as a parent of Alder Montessori students and a strong parent advocate. Rosa has been an Alder Montessori Primary Classroom Assistant since 2019.
Yaneth
Primary Classroom Assistant
Bilingual (Spanish/ English)
Yaneth's Bio
Yaneth is a graduate of Reynolds High School, and has worked as a nursing assistant prior to joining AEME in 2022. Yaneth describes herself as friendly and education enthusiastic. She enjoys supporting the classroom and the children. Yaneth's children are Alder Montessori alumni, which is how she came to join our school team.
Suheidy
Classroom AideSpanish (Some English)
Suheidy's Bio
Bio coming soon.
Sandip (Sandi) Brar
Alder School Manager
Multilingual (Panjabi, English, Hindi)
Sandi's Bio
Sandip joined AEME in 2023 as Alder Montessori School Manager. She has over 15 years of experience as an early childhood educator and administrator and has been involved in opening new Montessori classrooms in India, Australia, and England- and mentoring new Montessori teachers. She has her BA in Children’s Learning and Development and earned her Montessori diploma in London, where she was born and raised. Sandip loves connecting with parents and taking care of very young children.
Sarai
Preschool Program Coordinator
Alder Montessori
Bilingual (Spanish/ English)
Sarai's Bio
Sarai has been in the childcare field for 10 years. She joined AEME in 2024. Through various roles she has supported the growth and development of children at all ages and stages. Sarai feels a deep passion about building a strong community for all families and about the benefits early childhood education brings into each child’s life. She looks forward to connecting with all families!