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History



Beautiful Sun Montessori School was established in 2007. It is Aruba's first dedicated Montessori School. It proudly serves children ages 3 to 6 in an authentic Montessori environment.



Our Team



Susanne von Saalfeld



Director, Lead Teacher



Susanne has been working in Montessori education for the past 18 years. She is certified by the International Montessori Association in both Primary and Infant education. Additionally, she has a Masters Degree from Loyola College in Maryland and a Permaculture Design Certificate from Milkwood Institute in Australia. She is a meditation enthusiast, an inspired gardener, enjoys surfing, playing the ukulele and being happy.



Noemi Geerman



Dutch Assistant



Noemi has been at Beautiful Sun for eleven years. After completing her studies in Aruba she moved to Holland for several years and had her first of two children there. She loves nature, hiking, traditional Aruban cooking methods, gardening, and being with children. She is particularly fascinated by the earliest years of child development.



Dae Hereira



Kitchen Garden and Recycling



Dae runs our Kitchen, gardening and recycling program. She helps to provide the children with nutritious food, cares for our plants, and keep our school as low waste as possible. She is a sustainable advocate in Aruba and passionate about learning and waste management. She enjoys climbing, exploring and volunteering with her son.



Nelsy Daza



Custodian



Nelsy takes over when the children have all gone home. She keeps our school ship shape!





Beautiful Sun Montessori School




Contact us now for enrollment opportunities!

Balashi Web 6
Call or Whatsapp: 7389277
beautifulsunmontessori@gmail.com