Dana Szarf
Education Consultant
Education has been my life’s project.
14 years ago, I founded Casa Montessori, a bilingual pre-school in Carroll Gardens, serving Brooklyn families. Consulting with parents about their young children was a natural and rewarding part of my role.
My journey through the educational system spans various roles: mother, teacher, school owner, director, and educational consultant.
Personally navigating the NYC educational landscape with my two daughters—one in high school and the other in elementary school—has provided invaluable firsthand experience.
My educational background includes a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a degree in Early Childhood Education from Universidad Metropolitana in Caracas, Venezuela. Prior to founding Casa Montessori, I enjoyed an eleven-year tenure as a teacher in several renowned NYC preschools.
As the founder and director of Casa Montessori, I gained deep insights into daily classroom dynamics and understood parents' aspirations for their children's education. Today, drawing from all these experiences, I assist Brooklyn families in navigating their children's educational journeys. Whether guiding through daycare and preschool decisions, navigating middle school options in NYC, or relocating with educational needs in mind, I provide support—emotionally and practically—every step of the way.
