Our Teachers

Mama Sharifa

Founder & Executive Director

Mama Sharifa is the Co-Founder and Executive Director at Seneca Village Montessori. She graduated from Brooklyn College with her Bachelors of Science in Business Management & Finance. After starting a family, she decided to move on from her career as a Marketing Manager and pursue her dreams of becoming an Educator.

Mama Taswya

Educational Director

Mama Taswya or Mama T, as she is affectionally known, serves as our Educational Director. Mama T has a Masters of Science in Curriculum Planning and Instruction, a B.A. in General and Special Education from Brooklyn College. She has also completed the NAMC Montessori Educators Program.

Mama Monique

Mali Classroom – Ages 3 – 5

“When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid”
– Audre Lorde

Mama Buaqerta

Benin Classroom – Ages 4.5 – 6

“If you are not willing to learn no one can help you. If you are determined to learn no one can stop you!”

– Marcus Garvey

Mama Shadae

Zulu Preschool Classroom – Ages 3-5

“Once you know what failure feels like, determination chases success.”

– Kobe Bryant

Mama Cynthia

Zulu Preschool Classroom – Ages 3-5

“A winner is a dreamer who never gives up.”

-Nelson Mandela

Mama Sobongile aka Mama B

Kemet Toddler Room – Ages 24 mos – 36mos

“If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life”

– Marcus Garvey

Mama Shania

Kemet Toddler Room – Ages 24 mos – 36mos

“The highest human act is to inspire”

-Nipsey Hussle

Mama Imani

Administrative Assistant

“I believe in individuality, that everybody is special, and it’s up to them to find that quality and let it live.
-Grace Jones