Our Staff

Maria is originally from Baguio City, Philippines. With over 15 years of experience in committed upholding high standard education, Maria has taken various roles including 11 years of which in Indonesia as a Preschool Educator and a School Principal.

It is her belief that every child is unique and deserves an educational environment where they can grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. Her goal to create an atmosphere where students can reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing space. This environment will encourage children to explore without fear and learn both what to learn and how to learn. By embodying the ethos of Guidepost Montessori, we provide these safe spaces not only for our students but also for our guides to grow and develop professionally.

Mr. Simone really values the use of the Montessori approach both inside and outside the classroom. He is a professional educator and qualified AMI teacher who holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Turin in Italy. He previously worked at Montessori kindergartens in Jakarta and the United Kingdom, and most recently, he educated children and adults with learning differences. His goal has always been to support people to live purposeful and happy lives, especially by fostering independence. Mr. Simone has lived in Spain, India, Indonesia, and the U.K., and speaks English, Italian, Spanish and has a basic knowledge of Bahasa Indonesia. He is enthusiastic in learning about a wide variety of subjects from Astronomy to History, and his goal is to pass his enthusiasm in the discovery of new knowledge to the children in the classroom here at Guidepost Montessori AYANA Bali.

Ms. Ayu holds her Professional Diploma in Early Years Montessori from Montessori Haus Asia Jakarta and had her bachelor's degree at Asia Pacific University Malaysia. She has dedicated over six years to working with young children. Most recently, she served as an educator in a Montessori kindergarten in North Jakarta.

She firmly believes that the Montessori approach is not only beneficial for children but also serves as a way of life for adults guiding them through their growth journey. She is committed to providing young learners with the opportunity to develop according to their abilities, interests, and natural stages of development.

Ms. Ayu strives to foster independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love for learning in children, ensuring they grow into confident and capable individuals.

Ms. Risma holds a Bachelor’s degree from Udayana University and have over four years of experience working with children in international school settings. Throughout her journey, she supported children in both early years and lower primary levels using hands-on and child-centred approach. Ms. Risma is currently learning and practicing the Montessori philosophy, which she deeply admires for its emphasis on independence, respect, and the natural development of each child. She is committed in fostering confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. She believes in creating a calm, respectful, and nurturing environment where every child can grow at their own pace.

Ms. Ji is an AMS 0-3 and AMI 3-6 certified Montessori educator. With over a decade of dedicated teaching at Montessori preschools in Beijing and Hangzhou, complemented by educational observations and practicum in the United States, she is committed to fostering children's cognitive development and cultural awareness through independence. Her approach guides children to experience the warmth and beauty of Chinese language in self-directed exploration.

At Guidepost Montessori AYANA Bali, Ms. Ji looks forward to experientially sharing the richness of Chinese culture with children, while partnering with parents to celebrate each child's unique growth journey.