Meet the Staff
Ms. Diane Basco
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Meet the Staff
Ms. Diane Basco
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I took over operating the school in November, 2003. My professional
background has been in the technology sector in sales for IBM Corporation,
Attachmate Corporation and, currently, Cisco Systems, Inc. as the
Area Sales Director for the Mobility sector in the U.S. I have
had a great deal of exposure to all aspects of business operations,
including working within diverse cultural environments on a global
basis. I have lived in the Atlanta area for the past 28 years. I
possess an Executive MBA from Kennesaw State University and a bachelor's
degree in Business Administration from the same institution.
Becky Carty has degrees in education and in nursing, but has made Montessori her life's work for over 30 years. After receiving her AMI Primary level diploma in 1981, she taught at several schools in the Atlanta area before coming to Ivy League Montessori in 1996. When she became Director in 2003, she devoted herself to building a diverse and highly qualified community of teachers and support staff. She strongly believes that when the best teachers are given the support they need and autonomy in their classrooms, the children are the benefactors of an extraordinary Montessori experience. She loves working at Ivy League Montessori because, "This school is fortunate to have staff that are so dedicated and supportive of each other. They know when each of us does our best, we all (and the children) benefit." 
Donna Cochran began working at Ivy League Montessori as a Primary assistant in 1994. She became the Office Manager in 1998 and ensures that the entire school runs efficiently. Her friendly smile makes everyone feel welcome when they come through the office door. She feels that, "Working here gives me the opportunity to meet people from all over the world, and to work with a group of women that are like my sisters." 
Bee Tufts worked in the public school system as an Adaptive P. E. teacher before accepting a position as an assistant in the Primary at Ivy League Montessori in 2000. When Ivy League Montessori decided to expand into the Lower Elementary level, she became Pan American Montessori certified, and opened the Lower Elementary class in 2002. With degrees in Health Science and Health and Physical Education, she feels strongly that children need to participate in physical activity on a daily basis. She drives the 45 miles from Dahlonega to Ivy League Montessori each day because, "At Ivy League Montessori teachers have the freedom to make each classroom unique according to their special interests. This diversity is one of our strengths, and it has helped me develop as a Montessori teacher."
ejia received her AMI Primary diploma in 1997, and worked in Alpharetta before coming to Ivy League Montessori in 2010. She has a degree in Education from her home country of Columbia, and is experienced in implementing Spanish in the Montessori environment. Marcela chose to work at Ivy League Montessori because, "The environment is so beautiful here. After I visited several years ago, I knew why so many Montessori teachers said they wanted to work here .It is a true Children's House." 
Ms. Ana Carrilero 
Michelle is originally from the Philippines, but has called the United States her home since 2003. Her degree in Journalism and Communication is beneficial in her other roles as the school's yearbook photographer and editor. Michelle worked at another area Montessori school before coming to Ivy Leaguein 2006. Michelle says, "Ivy League is the best place for my son to get a real Montessori education. I don't ever want to work anywhere else, because it is the best place for me also!" 
Lindsey Holmes worked in the day care environment before joining the staff at Ivy League Montessori School in 2006. In addition to being the Assistant in both the Lunch Bunch and the After Care Programs, Lindsey runs all of the errands necessary to ensure smooth operations in both the classrooms and office. Lindsey feels very blessed to be able to work with such wonderful children and co-workers.