Teresa Sandoval
Teacher – Cub
Ms. Teresa joined the teaching staff of Issaquah Montessori in the fall of 2020 as an assistant teacher in Cub. She enrolled in the Infant-Toddler Certification course at Montessori Education Institute of the Pacific Northwest in Bothell (AMS) and completed her education in 2024. Ms. Teresa grew up in southern California, attending Hunting Park High School. Prior to joining IMS, she worked in other Montessori schools for eight years.
She lives in Carnation with her son, daughter, and Mr. Paulo. When she’s not at school, Ms. Teresa enjoys watching mukbang videos and working in her garden.
Ms. Teresa appreciates the way that the children to have the freedom to decide what they want to do. She also appreciates the open and welcoming IMS community.
Carla Daihan Avendano
Assistant Teacher – Cub
Ms. Carla Daihan joined the IMS community in the fall of 2021. She grew up in Barquisimeto, Venezuela; and earned certificates in accounting and tax accounting at Instituto Universitario de Technologia Industrial Rodolfo Loero Arismendi. Ms. Carla Daihan later earned a law degree at Universidad Yacambú. She’s currently studying English at Bellevue College.
Ms. Carla Daihan lives in Carnation with her husband, mother, and sister. When she’s not a school, she really likes to cook, visit parks and different cities in Washington state. She likes to ride her bike and walk with her daughter’s dog, Gus.
About Montessori, Ms. Carla Daihan says, “The Montessori school is different; each child learns education, respect, empathy and companionship, all without losing independence.” And about IMS specifically she appreciated the different way of education provided by the Montessori community. “I love being part of this team!”
Yakeline Quintero-Gonzalez
Assistant Teacher – Cub
Ms. Yakeline joined the classroom in mid-January 2025. Ms. Yakeline was born in Venezuela. She graduated as a senior technician in Police Sciences from the Zulia State University, UNES, Experimental University of Security. She belonged to the K-9 Anti-Drug Canine Division of Venezuela. She offered educational talks to schools, imparting knowledge about the care of our pets and laws against animal abuse.