Our Staff
Kavitha Vankayala
(Mrs.Kathy) Owner
Kavitha, or Mrs.Kathy has 15+ years of experience as a lead teacher, Director of Rainbow Kids Montessori, Owner of Alamo Montessori in the East Bay and Citrus Heights Montessori in the Sacramento area. She earned her Montessori diploma for primary age kids in California and has worked as a Montessori preschool teacher in the Bay Area. Apart from her montessori backround, she also earned a Masters degree in computer science and worked as a software engineer.
Mrs Kathy’s goal is to educate the whole child using the montessori method of education. Preschool age is the perfect age to impact a child’s life in a very positive way, helping them believe in themselves and guiding them to pursue their future dreams.
Mrs.Kathy enjoys numerous things from watching movies to Hiking with her two beautiful daughters and a supportive husband.
Mindy Yip
Director
Crystal Vega
Director
As a mother, I understand the importance of creating a nurturing, supportive environment for children and families. Balancing my own responsibilities with my commitment to early education has only deepened my resolve to provide a high-quality learning experience for every child in my care. I’ve learned that children need more than just academic skills—they need social-emotional support, a safe environment, and compassionate teachers who believe in their potential.
In the years I’ve spent in education, I’ve grown from a passionate teacher into a dedicated leader. I strive to empower my staff to bring creativity, patience, and empathy into their classrooms. Every day, I work to ensure that our preschool provides a foundation that supports children’s development and sparks a love for learning.
Robyn Sturgis
Assistant Director
Robyn, or Miss Binno (pronounced Bee-know), comes to our Montessori with over ten years of experience in academia. She started her career working with preschool-aged children in 2009 and eventually transitioned into higher education at the University Level. Having her children, she is passionate about encouraging and fostering creativity within each child. Maria Montessori once said, “Education is not what the teacher gives; education is a natural process spontaneously carried out by the human individual and is acquired not by listening to words but by experiences upon the environment”.
Miss Binno and her husband have three beautiful daughters, two rambunctious sons, and a loyal pup named Mozzy. In her spare time, she enjoys visiting the local farmers’ markets, painting with her children, eating at Leatherby’s, and being near any source of free-flowing water. Fun fact: Miss Binno was an artistic figure skater and sang opera!