Meet Our Staff

Tiffany Basinger

DIRECTOR/OWNER

Hello, my name is Tiffany Basinger. I am the Director and Co-owner of Bluebird Montessori School. I am also a proud wife and mother of two boys. I attended Emporia State University where I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree with a focus on sociology followed by a Master Degree in Social Work from the University of Kansas. I have 20 years of experience working with children in a variety of settings as a director, provider and teacher. While caring for children I served on the Overland Park Historical Society Board and continue to serve as a member of the Junior League of Kansas City, MO helping families and children in our community. I completed my NAMC Montessori Certification in 2021. I am truly passionate about delivering quality child care and a Montessori education to the students we serve. I am beyond excited to welcome new Bluebird families to our school!

Liz Pulido

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR & TODDLER TEACHER

Hello! My name is Liz Pulido. I am the Assistant Director, Toddler teacher and Spanish teacher at Bluebird Montessori. I have been working with children for 4 years and completed my NAMC Montessori Certification in 2021.

I have always enjoyed working with children, from babysitting to being a teacher. Being in this field of work has helped me grow and learn more about a child’s developmental milestones. It has truly been a rewarding experience.

TEACHERS

Breanna Bresel

Preschool Teacher

Gillian Roberts

Preschool Teacher

Ricki Smith

Toddler Teacher

Oksana Candelaria

Toddler Teacher

Sidnee Hatathlie

Mover Teacher

Gracia De Zaccaro

Mover Teacher

Regan Stiles

Mover Teacher

Madi Alexander

Infant Teacher

Katie Moore

Infant Teacher

Lori Windes

Infant Teacher

Maree Corradino

Infant Teacher

Penny Johnson

Infant Teacher

Hannah Taylor

Float Teacher

Haisie Halperin

Float Teacher

Trinity Bennett

Float Teacher

Maria Franko

Float Teacher

Gabi Bailey

Float Teacher

Vanessa Rapp

Float Teacher
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