Directress & Director 
  
     Rogue Valley Montessori was founded by Mr. & Mrs. Raigoza in the Fall of 2014. Together Dina & Santiago Raigoza implement  the Montessori model of educational learning at  Rogue Valley Montessori. They have earned their Montessori Dipolma for Infant/Toddlers 0-3 and Early Childhood 3-6 thru the North American Montessori Center. Dina Raigoza  has a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies concentrating in Human Development. She studied to become an elementary school teacher, when she found her passion with the Montessori curriculum. She was granted Step 10 by Oregon Registry Pathways to Professional Development. Santiago Raigoza has his Bachelor of Arts in  Sociology  and Masters of Business Administration. He is also a Jiu Jitsu Coach for adults and children. Together they integrate their  bilingual and educational background into the school's educational program. 

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+ All Teachers at RVM

​All Teachers have the following requirements:

*Central Background Registry via Oregon Department of Education

*Child and Adult CPR

​*Health Department Food Handlers Cards

*Training in Infant Sleep Training 

*Child Abuse & Neglect Course
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*16 hours of Educational Enhancement Courses & Montessori Training an Academic Year


*Anyone interested in becoming a Teacher is encouraged to become a substitute or volunteer first
email Director Dina 

The things he sees are not just remembered; they form part of his soul ~Dr. Maria Montessori