Robi comes to us as an Experienced Facility Technician with a diverse background in property management, oil and gas industries, mining, and commercial diving. He has demonstrated expertise in general maintenance, safety procedures, equipment troubleshooting, and team leadership. Holds certifications in CPR and First Aid, and has experience in welding, heavy equipment operation, and underwater construction.

What he looks forward to in being a part of Foothill Montessori is ensuring the welfare and safety of the children and staff in the school.

Enjoys spending quality time with his wife and children.

Parent of two Montessori students.

Hanna is a fourth generation teacher and has worked in Montessori schools for three years along with experience in public schools. She enjoys both settings but finds that the Montessori Method of teaching aligns with her educational philosophy. Hanna’s specialty is creating loving and supportive relationships with students and parents. As much as she enjoys the educating aspect of the classroom, she primarily thrives in the interpersonal connections she makes with the students.

Hanna has lived in Utah for all of her life and has spent her adulthood in her favorite place: Salt Lake City. She loves the diversity and different cultures that Salt Lake encompasses.

In her free time she embroiders, makes analog collages, cares for her 50+ plants, and obsesses over her two cats, Bee and Bug. She got married in 2024 to her best friend, Hunter, who she has known since 2011. Hanna enjoys all things cat, plant, or art related and hopes to work as an Art Class Guide in the future.

Sydnie grew up in both Nashville, Tennessee, and Oakland, Kentucky. A graduate of culinary school from UVU and former pastry chef, she continues to share her expertise through her work with a small catering company. Since bringing her son to Foothill Montessori of Salt Lake, Sydnie has been drawn to the welcoming environment and dedicated staff, inspiring her to jump in as a substitute and now toddler support guide. An interesting fact about her is she loves to travel and has been to the Bahamas, India, London, and Fiji.

Amanda is a native Oregonian and grew up in Lake Oswego. Her love of working with children guided her to work in the school district she attended as a child, even working with some of her former teachers. There, her focus was in the area of Special Education for the Lake Oswego School district, where she worked for 17 years. Amanda, her husband, and two children decided to change scenery and move to Utah in November 2020. As lovers of the outdoors, they settled right in. Going on family hikes, enjoying local farmers markets, and exploring new places are their favorite things to do together. Amanda began her Montessori journey at MCS in the fall of 2021, bringing a wealth of knowledge and passion for teaching social emotional learning to her role as Student Support Coordinator. Amanda is inspired by the Montessori philosophy and enjoys working with and learning from kids of all ages.