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 Jeff was born in Colorado and raised in the western suburbs of Chicago. He received a degree in Architectural Technology in Iowa and then went to CU Boulder for environmental design to continue his education. Construction and Design have always been his passions. He currently works for R.S. Bigelow as a Lead Foreman and will start his own company in the spring. His family moved to Silver City in June of 2017 and they see a lifelong commitment to this community. GMS has impressed Jeff with the overwhelming amount of personal care and attention each student, staff member, parent and family receives, and puts into this gem of a school. He plans to bring his experience in construction and building to support GMS through facilities changes and improvements in the years to come. 

Amanda was born and raised in New York City, attended Smith College in Massachusetts and earned a Master's degree in communication (journalism) from Stanford University in California. She has worked as a journalist, editor and public relations professional since 2000 in New York, Costa Rica and California before moving to New Mexico in 2008. She works remotely for Presbyterian Healthcare Services as a Corporate  Communication Manager and taught media writing as an adjunct instructor at Western New Mexico University.

Amanda moved to  Silver City with her husband and two children in 2017, both of whom have attended Guadalupe Montessori School. Amanda attended a Montessori school until kindergarten and is an advocate for the lifelong benefits of a  Montessori education. She enjoys reading, dancing, yoga, attending cultural events and exploring the outdoors. 

Jennifer Olson attended Guadalupe Montessori School from toddlerhood through 5th grade and recognizes the role the school played in her rich childhood and her lifelong love of learning. Now she can see firsthand how her child is thriving at GMS and wants to ensure that experience is available for Grant County’s current and future generations. A trained journalist and active freelance travel and outdoor writer, Jennifer handles public relations for and manages the social media footprint of Western New Mexico University. And to GMS, she brings a fourth-generation Grant County local’s perspective of this community, board experience, and a passion for the Montessori values of curiosity, compassion, and independence, which foster creativity, peace and empowerment.  

Ana C. B. de Lima has lived in Silver City since 2018. She grew up in a big city, São Paulo, Brazil, but enjoys living in a small town with her husband and daughter. They love hiking, biking, camping in the woods, and just enjoying the New Mexico sun. Ana works for Project ECHO (Extension for Community Health Outcomes), where she is a senior research scientist conducting evaluations for health mentoring trainings all over the world. Ana is thrilled to be part of the Guadalupe Montessori School Board of Directors, supporting the head of the school and our Silver City community.