Kylee Koch – Preschool/Kindergarten (Co-Head Teacher)

Kylee is a Bay Area native and proud to be a teacher at DVMS. She started her career working with children as a city-certified babysitter, and continued to work with children as a tennis Instructor through her mid-twenties. Kylee earned her B.A in Psychology from Sonoma State, focusing on the study of self-actualization. She earned her Montessori Early Childhood Credential at Saint Mary’s of California (SMC), and then completed her M.A in Montessori, connecting gross motor skills with traditional Montessori math materials. Kylee’s passions include painting, dance, nature, and continuing her Montessori education.
Kylee loves making her classroom feel like a family!

Silvia Cravero – Preschool/Kindergarten (Co-Head Teacher)

Silvia was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She has a background in early childhood education and over 30 years experience working with children ages three months to 7-years-old. Silvia holds a Montessori Certificate from the International Montessori Council. She is the mother of three and now a grandmother of two! Silvia enjoys reading, cooking, gardening, soccer, and spending time with her husband and their children and grandchildren.

Deepa Medikonda –Preschool/Kindergarten (Assistant Teacher)

Deepa has a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical studies and worked in that field before she changed her career path to Early Childhood Education. After completing all the required credentials, she now holds an Associate Teaching Certification at that level. Deepa enjoys engaging with children and has been teaching in preschools for more than 18 years. Deepa likes to help kids nurture their natural given skills in learning and development, in order to reach their complete potential. She has a son and two daughters. Deepa also enjoys interior decorating, relaxing by watching TV, and spending time with family.