Ivette Kestenbaum, M. Ed. Faculty in College of Education

Ivette Kestenbaum found Montessori when she enrolled her daughters in a public Montessori program in Houston, TX. Seeing this revolutionary learning method in action inspired her to enroll in a Montessori teaching certification program and follow her children in the path of Montessori! After 20 years in the classroom as a lower elementary teacher and special education coordinator she decided to pursue an administrative position. Ivette’s background in her first career in finance and accounting was an asset to her when she moved into the field of education and especially in administration! She is excited to join the team at Sarasota University and collaborate with motivated adult learners! She is also working on her Doctorate in Educational Leadership. In her free time she volunteers on the board of Houston area non-profits and enjoys gardening.