our team

The heart of our community

At International Montessori School we believe that an exceptional education begins with exceptional people. We are more than a teaching team: we are an educational family united by the passion to guide, inspire and accompany every child in their discovery and lifelong learning.

Our team is made up of dedicated professionals who work every day with respect, trust and collaboration, creating a warm environment where every student can blossom. Together we bring our mission of Education for Life to life.

founder

Olimpia Tardá — Founder and CEO

“The seed of life represents our commitment: to care for each child as the seed they are, creating the ideal conditions for them to bloom.”

I opened my first educational centre in San Roque in 2001, which evolved over time. In my constant search for improvement I discovered María Montessori and a completely new way of seeing the child and education: the child at the centre of the learning process. In 2015 we opened Nanitos Montessori in Sotomarket, Sotogrande — the seed of what is today International Montessori School. The method transformed my educational vision: beyond the academic, it is education for life. At IMS your child will grow up feeling listened to, valued and safe, ready to transform the world with their own voice.

a committed team

Meet the people who make IMS

Leadership

Tamara Muñoz
Viviane Dumont

Tamara Muñoz

Head of School

Viviane Dumont

Director of Studies

Nido & Infant Community

María Castillo
Vanessa Villa
Elisa Medina
Lorena Granizo
Ana E. Guerrero

María Castillo

Guide in Nido

Elisa Medina

Assistant in Nido and Infant Community

Ana E. Guerrero

Guide in Infant Community

Vanessa Villa

Assistant in Infant Community

Lorena Granizo

Guide in Infant Community

Children's House

Sara Martín
Lola Horas
Vanessa Coso
Paula Collado
Jesica Jiménez
Verónica Kundomal

Sara Martín

Guide in Children's House

Vanessa Coso

Guide in Children's House

Jesica Jiménez

Guide in Children's House

Lola Horas

Assistant in Children's House

Paula Collado

Assistant in Children's House

Verónica Kundomal

Assistant in Children's House

Elementary (Taller)

Javier Baena
Jennifer Lynam
Daniela Pereyra
Adriana Moreno
Teresa García
Palma García Hormigo

Javier Baena

Guide Taller 1

Daniela Pereyra

Guide Taller 1

Teresa García

Guide Taller 2

Jennifer Lynam

English & Drama Teacher — Taller 1

Adriana Moreno

Assistant in Taller 1

Palma García Hormigo

Assistant & Project Teacher — Taller 2

Rainbow Classroom (Diversity)

Andrea Torres
Alba Pulido
Fabiola López
Yaiza Corrales

Andrea Torres

Educational Psychologist

Fabiola López

Therapeutic Pedagogy

Yaiza Corrales

Early Intervention

Alba Pulido

Psychologist — Padovan Method

Specialist Teachers

Tatiana Gavira
Alejandro Ledesma
Adrián Rodríguez

Tatiana Gavira

Music Teacher

Alejandro Ledesma

Movement and Motor Skills

Adrián Rodríguez

Music Teacher

Staff

Gloria Ramírez
Patricia Blanco
Moisés Liranzo
Belinda Reina

Gloria Ramírez

Administration Office

Moisés Liranzo

Maintenance and Security

Belinda Reina

Cleaning Staff

Patricia Blanco

Cleaning Staff

6 reasons

Why families choose IMS

More than a school: a community where your child can blossom.

01

A strong sense of community

Parents, students and team share the same educational vision. That coherence creates a common thread between the school and each home.

02

A boutique school

Low ratios and small size: every teacher knows their students deeply and offers a unique, individualised experience.

03

International, bilingual and Montessori

The only fully bilingual Montessori school in the region, recognised by the Junta de Andalucía and international Montessori associations.

04

A passionate teaching team

Educators who live their vocation with commitment, ongoing training and a leadership team that drives constant improvement.

05

Real inclusion and diversity

A multidisciplinary educational-psychology team that ensures every student receives the tools and support they need.

06

The child at the centre

Integral education: nutrition, health, emotional intelligence, social skills and critical thinking integrated into daily life.

Book a visit

Come and meet us

Book your visit and discover in person our prepared environments, Montessori materials and the rhythm of daily life at IMS.

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