Xiomara or Xio to the children, grew up in the Bay Area in a Mexican American household. This will be her fourth year teaching and working in a Montessori school. Xio is very passionate about Maria Montessori’s philosophy and work as she grew up attending Montessori schools.

Xio enjoys teaching Spanish, Art, and Science  to her students as well as sharing her love for meditation and yoga.  Fun facts about Xio include that she used to train in the martial art of Kung Fu as well as teach it, and she enjoys rescuing and fostering animals of all shapes and sizes when they are in need.

In her free time Xio loves singing, writing poetry, trying out new recipes and spending time with her dog, Noodle, and close friends and family . Xio looks forward to building strong relationships with all of her students and their wonderful families at GLMS Moraga.