Meet Our Preschool Team

  • Catalina Bayer | Preschool

    BA Psychology

    BA Early Childhood Education

    Catalina attended Marymount School in Bogota from 4 years old until 18. She then attended University, graduating with a double major in Psychology and Early Childhood Education. Catalina still dives into complementary studies in both these fields every year. Originally from Bogota, Colombia, Catalina moved to Missoula in 2022. Catalina values the learning approach at MIS through play and inquiry. She also enjoys working with colleagues from other places that bring different experiences to their work. Her hobbies include cycling, jogging, hiking, eating delicious food, reading, writing, dancing, spending quality time with friends and family, and contemplating nature.

  • Diana DeSantiago Burnich | Preschool

    BA from Autonomous University of Chihuahua

    Diana hails from Chihuahua, Mexico. She joined the MIS preschool team in 2014. Prior to MIS, Diana worked at the Early Learning and Day Care Center in Kansas City, Missouri. She is the proud mother of one MIS alumni, Camila, and a current 8th grader, Sofia.

  • Fabiola Morales | Preschool

    BA from Universidad de Ciencias Comerciales UCC

    Fabiola is from Managua, Nicaragua, and began her teaching career in 2011. Prior to joining our preschool team in 2019, she taught at Paxson Elementary in Missoula. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family and rollerblading (!), among many other activities!

Meet Our Assistant Teachers

  • Albany Bejarano | Preschool Assistant

  • Caroline Kelley | Preschool Assistant

  • Paola Ramos | Preschool Assistant