Crystal Lake Montessori School

Gisela McLean

Early Childhood Teacher

Ms. Gisela found her passion and mission in teaching when she found Montessori for her son in 2013. She began her career at CLMS in the Early Childhood program in 2015. She fell in love with the Montessori Method and enjoys being part of the CLMS community. She shares the love of Montessori education and believes that lifelong learning is key to navigating the world we live in. Ms. Gisela is committed to offering an opportunity for children to become independent, peacemakers and mindful citizens of the world through the love of learning.

Ms. Gisela was born and raised in Mexico and lived in Los Angeles, CA for 14 years after she graduated from College. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business from Autonomous University of Guadalajara (Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara). Ms. Gisela received her AMS Early Childhood Certification from Midwest Montessori Teacher Training Center (MMTTC) in 2016. In her free time, she loves spending time with her husband, son and friends. She enjoys traveling, cooking and exercising.


Favorite quote: “Free the child’s potential, and you will transform him into the world.” -Maria Montessori


To my CLMS community, students, parents and my fellow teaching partners who share the love for Montessori education: Thank you for being the AMAZING team to have by my side. I appreciate each and every one of you.

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