Staff

Mrs. Manalo has had over 24 years of experience working with children including those in Montessori schools located in Manila and Vancouver. She finished her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology with a focus on Education at the Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines. She then received her Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Primary Diploma at the Montessori Training Centre of British Columbia, where she continues to volunteer her free time when her schedule permits.

Mrs. Manalo is also a certified children’s yoga teacher and adult yoga instructor. She enjoys the performing arts – most especially singing, dancing, and playing the ukelele. She often incorporates her musical selections, love for the arts and literature, and other wide interests into her Montessori environment. She also sings with her church choir every Sunday.

She is happily married and is blessed to be a mother of three lovely children whose unique ways of looking at the world continuously inspire her as she goes about her work as an educator.

"I am very honored and humbled to be heading the school. I look forward to continue the good work that has been established, to integrate my own unique experiences into the environment, and to work well with the children in the hopes that they reach their fullest potential during their crucial developmental years."

Mrs. Edwina Invento is part of the Morgan Creek Montessori staff. She was an accountant and an auditing professional for more than 25 years before retiring. She completed the AMI Montessori Assistant’s course at the Montessori Training Centre of British Columbia in 2018 and has been a familiar face in MCM since then. She enjoys cooking, travelling, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Juliana Manalo is a student at Simon Fraser University, pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration with a joint major in Marketing and Communications. With over two years of experience as an undergraduate teaching assistant for courses like Foundations of Innovation and Professional Development, she has honed her skills in mentoring and supporting students' academic growth. In addition to her teaching experience, Juliana has developed expertise in marketing, project management, and community engagement through roles such as Promotions Manager at The Peak Publications Society and as the Founding CEO of the Vancouver Kindness Movement, a local youth-led NPO.

She is excited to bring her passion for education and youth development to her volunteer role at Morgan Creek Montessori School, contributing to a positive and enriching learning environment.